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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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
