Birthplace: Ottawa
Company: We make the best beer! Enjoy!
Education: Bachelor of arts in mass communications, University of Ottawa (2006)
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Smooth moves in the modern service era
A veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, Darren Hawco’s life in the Canadian Armed Forces brought him from coast to coast, with command postings at sea, to top level positions
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Ottawa’s growth is at an inflection point
One thing the Welch LLP Business Growth Survey taught us this year is most of the business community thinks we’re on track, but have a ways to go.
Charitable involvement: Parkdale Food Centre
Biggest biz achievement: Five years of enjoying the work I do.
Biggest obstacle: Managing our growth.
Biggest influences: My Father and one of my partners in the brewery, Al. Everyone should be as happy as he is.
First job: Janitor for a financial services company at the age of 11
Favourite local pro sports team: Ottawa Senators
Favourite local summer event: Ottawa Jazz Festival
Preferred social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram