Education: Master’s degree in professional accounting, the University of Texas at Austin (2008)
Charitable involvement: Chabad Student Network of Ottawa
Biggest influence: My father, Mark, for his grit and determination.
OBJ360 (Sponsored)
A new strategic affiliation between Stratford Intellectual Property and North IP aims to enhance the ways Canadian companies protect, manage, and utilize their intellectual assets. This collaboration combines Stratford’s expertise
Giving Guide: Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre
What we do DSYTC programs and services include: Comprehensive assessment Live-In treatment (flexible length of stay – up to 3 months) Three months aftercare support Family services Academics Primary care
Most important lesson I’ve learned in business: Always act with integrity. It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.
First job: Working at the welcome desk at the Ottawa Athletic Club.
Advice I’d give the younger me: Don’t take yourself so seriously.
What’s left to do: Hopefully lots! Continue raising a family and growing the business in a sustainable way.
Favourite pastimes: Spending quality time with my wife and boys.
I’m currently reading: Getting Things Done by David Allen
Favourite movie: The Godfather Part II
Favourite song: Touch of Grey by The Grateful Dead
Favourite Ottawa sports team: Ottawa Senators
Favourite summer event: Ottawa Bluesfest
