CELEBRITY CLOWNS

Earle O'Born

A.K.A. Principal - Printing House

President and CEO Earle O'Born started The Printing House Limited (TPH®) in 1961 and was one of the first 'instant printing' companies in North America. Today, TPH® has continued to grow into what is now one of the largest privately-owned branch networks across Canada. The journey of transforming from one single branch in Toronto to 70 locations across Canada is an inspirational story of one man's passion, determination, and drive to become the best. In 1999 and again in 2001, TPH® under Earle's leadership was recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.

Earle O'Born also leads in community involvement through the philanthropic efforts of the TPH® Charitable Office, which he formed with his wife Janice in 1983 to "help others, help themselves." Through the continuing efforts of four full-time staff members, the TPH® Charitable Office has continued to raise millions of dollars for various charities across Canada. In 2005, and again in 2006, TPH® received the CIBC "Spirit of Leadership" Community Award in recognition of TPH®'s community spirit and corporate giving programs through their TPH® Charitable Office. Earle and Janice are active supporters of Sick Kids Hospital and in May 2007 were awarded the Outstanding Philanthropists Award by the Children's Circle of Care Woodmark Group. In May 2009, Earle and Janice co-chaired the Brazilian Ball which raised over $2.9 million net proceeds donated to Sick Kids Hospital.

Earle is the proud father of five children, whose ages span over four decades. Still active in the business, Earle enjoys a good game of golf, spends time constantly building 'things' and is known to never walk by a penny - he truly believes in "taking care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves."