Business: Commercial real estate company
Born: Ottawa
Biggest business achievement: Founded a commercial real estate business that now manages a diverse portfolio of properties and employs nine people.
OBJ360 (Sponsored)
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Being an employer is tough and getting tougher. When the pandemic accelerated remote and hybrid work, it added to a complex workplace already full of challenges for employers. Keeping employees
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Getting an education is the key to success in life and business. But when you can receive that education while also getting real-world experience and giving back to the community
Biggest influences: My father for instilling the values of hard work, integrity and consistency, and my mother for encouraging me to do what I enjoy and to live a balanced life.
Biggest lesson learned during COVID-19: Relationships and trust matter more than any contract.
Charitable involvement: Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation
First job: Labourer on a landscaping crew
Favourite pastime: Hockey and skiing