Birthplace: Peterborough
Company: Chartered professional accounting firm
Education: Bachelor of business administration, major in marketing, St. Francis Xavier University (2007)
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Yves Tremblay and Sylvie Villeneuve have an extensive history of philanthropy and community involvement in Ottawa. It’s clear that being generous and making an impact have long been important to
Charitable involvement: Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
Biggest biz achievement: Raising the brand profile for Welch LLP to the point that we were the recipients of the Best Business award at the 2017 Best Ottawa Business Awards.
Biggest obstacle overcome: Growing up with social media and not letting it ruin my professional career.
Biggest influence: Welch managing partner Micheal Burch, he’s been a mentor and true leader.
Biggest lesson learned: Hire people that are smarter than me.
First job: Counsellor at Canadian Hockey Enterprises (hockey camp)
Advice I’d give the younger me: Just keep doing you (except for the baggy pants).
What’s left to do: Enjoy family time with my wife and kids and go swimming with the sharks.
Favourite pastimes: #dadcertified and waterskiing with Garth Steele
Favourite movie: Role Models
Favourite song: Wins & Losses by Meek Mill
Favourite local pro sports team: Ottawa Senators
Favourite local summer event: Ottawa Bluesfest
Preferred social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Snapchat, Instagram
Twitter handle: @kyleaturk
