Business: Historical building restoration
Born: Montreal
Biggest business achievement: Winning the contract for the north walls on the Centre Block rehabilitation project.
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Biggest obstacle overcome: As a startup in 2003, cash management was a great obstacle. We were not capable of expanding at the pace that we wanted because of funding.
Biggest influences: As a third-generation heritage specialist, my father was by far the greatest influence in my life. Our Sunday morning talks still mean the world to me.
Biggest lesson learned during COVID-19: Take the time to stay close to all the people around you. Give a nice friendly call to a client or a partner, and make sure your employees are well.
Charitable involvement: United Way
First job: Heritage mason
Advice I’d give the younger me: Keep working! Work hard, but also smart.
Favourite pastime: Flying
