Business: We are an internet performance marketing agency.
Education: Business marketing diploma, Algonquin College (2005)
Biggest business achievement: Working with the founders of MaxBounty to facilitate the sale of our company two years ago.
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Biggest obstacle overcome: Transitioning our business to new ownership while ensuring that our staff and clients continued to have confidence in our business throughout the entire process.
Biggest influence: My former professor, Bill Garbarino. From my time as a student at Algonquin until now, Bill has offered valuable insight and knowledge.
Most important lesson I’ve learned in business: The importance of trust. Be true to your word and keep the promises you make.
First job: Yard worker at Builder’s Warehouse
Advice I’d give the younger me: You can’t do everything yourself; it’s okay to ask for help. You don’t know everything, and it’s okay to rely on other people and learn from them.
Favourite pastime: Playing hockey. I’ve been a goalie since I was a kid and still play twice a week in a recreational hockey league in east Ottawa.
I’m currently reading: Age of Union: Igniting the Changemaker by Dax Dasilva
