JA South Western Ontario announces Steve Copp and Ryan Finch as 2024 Inductees into the London & District Business Hall of Fame

London, ON – May 28, 2024. At the London and District Business Hall of Fame Laureate announcement event, held at the London Public Library, Central Branch on May 28^th, Junior Achievement South Western Ontario was pleased to announce Steve Copp, President of Copp’s Buildall and Ryan Finch, President of Finch Auto Group, as the 2024 Laureates.

Copp and Finch will be celebrated at the 34th Annual London and District Business Hall of Fame Gala.

This prestigious event, scheduled for October 24, 2024 at RBC Place London, marks a celebration of exceptional leadership, vision, and philanthropy.

Steve Copp’s journey from shadowing his father in lumber yards to becoming President of Copp’s Buildall in 2000 reflects a legacy of strong work ethic and salesmanship. With deep roots in construction and development, Steve fosters meaningful relationships beyond business, exemplified by his roles on various boards and Copp’s extensive philanthropic support. With Copp’s now in its 4th generation of ownership, Steve, alongside his family, envisions a lasting legacy, emphasizing continuity, community, and commitment to excellence.

As President of Finch Auto Group overseeing eight auto dealerships in London, Sarnia and Georgetown, Ryan Finch takes pride in building upon his father’s Pontiac dealership and creating his own legacy.  With an athletic scholarship to the University of British Columbia and a business degree from the University of Western Ontario’s Ivey School of Business, Ryan’s competitive spirit fuels his drive for success. Prioritizing family values and philanthropy, he champions a positive work culture, evident in his leadership of a 500-person team. Known for his approachability and genuine camaraderie, Ryan’s philanthropic efforts, including the Finch Match My Donation fundraiser and substantial contribution to mental health research, reflect his commitment to community welfare.

JA South Western Ontario invites members of the community to join in the London and District Business Hall of Fame Gala in October, celebrating the achievements of Steve Copp, Ryan Finch, and the power of community leadership. This annual signature event showcases the lives of the Inductees allowing us to learn about their achievements and how they have developed and nurtured their legacies. The 2024 London and District Business Hall of Fame Inductees will join a distinguished list of previous Laureates whose portraits are showcased in the London and District Business Hall of Fame Gallery located in the London Public Library, downtown London.

For more information on the London and District Business Hall of Fame Gala, please visit jaswo.org/LBHF, or contact Alicia Gall at agall@jaswo.org. For inquiries regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Heather Scott, hscott@jaswo.org. Online registration will open mid-June.