Chris Lee (P.Eng) is the managing principal with Golder Associates, a global company providing consulting, design and construction services. He manages more than 50 people in offices throughout Canada. His colleagues applaud his leadership skills, technical expertise, and the way he manages a healthy work-life balance.

Q: What motivates you?
A: I get a lot of satisfaction out of building things and, of course, I am very motivated to ensure the thing I have designed and built works well. It is a challenge to do some of the work I am doing in the best way possible and meeting that challenge is enjoyable.

Q: If you could meet anyone in the world who would it be?
A: I would like to meet Jon Stewart. I find him hilarious and he has some worthwhile ideas about what is going on in the world.

Q: What do you enjoy about living in Northern Ontario?
A: I like the density of people. I would not want to be in a city where there are so many people it takes forever to get anywhere. I like being able to see people I know when I walk around town, and I like the fact we have lakes and wilderness close by.

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?
A: A fighter pilot.

Q: What makes you happy?
A: I enjoy playing sports and video games, and hanging out with friends and family. I enjoy my job and find the successful completion of a project very satisfying.