Education: Confederation High School
Biggest business achievement: Developing a strong management team, culture and processes at EVOO so I could focus on building a new brand and restaurant at Mati. This required about six months away from EVOO to achieve this.
Biggest obstacle overcome: Building and operating two successful restaurants while continuously battling Crohn’s disease.
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Biggest influence: My father. All the countless sacrifices he made for us allowed our family to live easier and happier.
Most important lesson I’ve learned in business: The importance of establishing key internal processes at the onset of opening a business. At first, my main focus was on customer satisfaction (experience, quality food, etc.) and not necessarily the back office of the business.
First job: Busboy and dishwasher at Rockwell’s restaurant
Favourite pastime: Watching my son play hockey.
I’m currently reading: It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried
Favourite movie: 300
Favourite Ottawa sports team: Ottawa Senators
Favourite local summer event: Canada Day