Key personnel
David Billson, President
For over twenty years, David has deployed Internet-related solutions and technologies to enhance efficiencies for businesses of all sizes. Throughout his career, David has managed all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to software production to quality assurance. He has held progressive positions within both large and small businesses, including: software architect, developer, project leader and Director of Technology at Agribiz.net before co-founding rTraction Canada, Inc., in 2001.
A proud father of seven, David believes in strong community engagement and making the world a better place for the next generation. He serves as the Past Chair of the Pillar Non Profit Network as well as participating in committee work with several regional committees for his marketing and communication expertise.
Awards & nominations
Company Awards – As an organization, rtraction has received the following honours:
- Winner – 2016 Donald E. Morgan Award
- Finalist – London Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards, Medium Sized Business of the Year – 2014
- Featured – LEDC Featured Company Award – May 2013
- Winner – Techcellence Community Engagement Award – 2012
- Finalist – London Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards, Medium Sized Business of the Year – 2010
- Corporate Champion – WIL Employment Connections’ Mentorship for Newcomer Success – 2009
Design Awards – rtraction is proud to be recognized as a design leader with the following awards:
- 2012 W3 Awards – Gold Award – milliontrees.ca2012
- W3 Awards – Silver Award – Harrison Pensa Website
- 16th Annual Webby Awards – Honoree – milliontrees.ca
- 2012 Horizon Awards – CommunityReport.ca – Best of Category – Towns & Municipalities
- October 24, 2012 CSS Design Awards – DIG London
rTraction in the news
- Code Studio Joins rtraction
- The annual London Heritage Award recognizes excellence in heritage conservation
- Introducing Our First Tech Champions, TechAlliance
- FANatics Teaser: Star Wars Movie Day with Ellipsis Digital & Engine Seven Four
- Digital Marketing at Ellipsis Digital: Rachel’s Multi-Faceted Story
- 2013 Top 20 Under 40, Business London
- Top 20 Under 40 Named, Blackburn News
- Employee of the Month, Business London
- Reno will turn 1880s SoHo railway hub into hi-tech digital centre, London Free Press
- SoHo’s Roundhouse gets new tenants, The Londoner
- Heritage big winner in the London Roundhouse Project, London Community News
- London web design company launches competition to find the worst charity website, London Free Press
- The worst charity websites in Canada, O.Canada.com
- Nominate Canada’s Worst Charity Website for Makeover, SociallyGood.ca