David was born in Sudbury 37 years ago. Ten years ago he was recruited to open a branch of CTF Supply Ltd. a construction and industrial supply company. The Sudbury office has been one of the most successful in the national chain, thanks to team leader David and his staff of 10. CTF, which was recently purchased by a division of Home Depot, now has 40 branches in Canada. The Sudbury branch is expanding from its current 3,000-square foot location to a new 10,000-square foot facility with 300 percent more retail floor space. David’s job requires that he work long hours and do a lot of travelling. However, he finds time for his passions: hockey and golf.

Q: What is your greatest professional
accomplishment?
A:Growing CTF Supply Team Sudbury branch (from the ground up) to an unprecedented sales volume level in CTF Supply’s 30-year history.

Q: What is your favourite movie or book?
A:The movie Pulp Fiction.

Q: What is your personal motto?
A:To live life to the fullest, never look
back and have no regrets.

Q: What is the No. 1 thing you are working toward that you haven’t yet accomplished?
A:In business, to open multiple branches to serve the Northern Ontario markets of North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and Timmins.

Personally to find a life partner and have many children.

Q: What advice would you give to young leaders under the age of 40 to get more involved in their community?
A:Join a sport or organization you feel passionate about and volunteer as a coach or manager to assist the youth of this community.