Article: Greensburg company CEO found time to help others

When former Pennsylvania first lady Michele Ridge spoke of Douglas Wood's energy and business acumen, she was describing a man who helped enhance the endowment and building programs of Seton Hill University in Greensburg.

"When you worked with Doug, you sensed immediately his energy and his acuity. He helped Seton Hill on many levels," said Ridge, chair of the university's board of trustees.

Douglas J. Wood of Greensburg, board chairman and CEO of GPS Industries, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, died from a fall on Sunday, March 30, 2008. He was 54.

Seton Hill President JoAnne Boyle recalled Mr. Wood's guidance "in helping us to make Seton Hill's strengths in math and science more ...

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