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.
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For Ginger Bertrand, some of her earliest childhood memories in Ottawa are centred around healthcare. “I grew up across the street from what was originally the General Hospital,” she explains,
World Junior Championships set to boost Ottawa’s economy and global reputation
The World Junior Championships will kick off in Ottawa in December, bringing tens of millions of dollars of economic activity to the city, as well as a chance for local
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
