2009 Recipient: Aaron Robinson, 35

Director of fan and community development, Ottawa Senators Hockey Club

A member club of the National Hockey League.

Education: BA in economics, Laurentian University (1997).

Biggest Business Achievement: Part of my responsibilities with the hockey club include all facets of the Bell Capital Cup, a 500-plus team minor hockey tournament held each December.

Biggest Business Obstacle: Time. Since the team’s return to Ottawa, a significant focus has been placed on supporting our community through a variety of initiatives and events.

Biggest Lesson Learned: Be proactive rather than reactive. Use each day to its fullest to accomplish the tasks required of you.

Three Words That Describe You: Dedicated, creative, fair.

Charitable Involvement: Sens Foundation/Rogers House and the United Way.

Biggest Influence: Throughout my career I’ve been lucky to have learned from a number of great leaders who have influenced my career, but my parents have had the largest impact on me, instilling a hard-working, never-give-up attitude.

First Job: Working in the backshop at York Downs Golf and Country Club.

Favourite Pasttime: Playing hockey or golf.

Favourite Travel Destination: Any southern destination (with a beach), or back home (Markham) to see family and friends.

Favourite Book: Angels & Demons, by Dan Brown.

Favourite Movie: Field of Dreams.

 

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