Brad Gavan, 34, is the director of advancement and alumni services at Canadore College. He has a decade of experience in marketing. He studied Marketing at Canadore, and has a BA from Nipissing University.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: I was part of Canadore College and Nipissing University's Learning Library Campaign cabinet that raised more than $7 million. I was also a member of the 2007 Hockeyville committee that helped North Bay showcase its love of hockey and community spirit. The city received $60,000 for arena upgrades, hosted a pre-season NHL exhibition game between New York Islanders and Atlanta Thrashers, and was featured in a CBC Television special.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: Here are five people who have mentored me: Peter Gavan, Barb Gavan, Ted Day, Barbara Taylor and Gordon Cressy. I believe people should have more than just one mentor who can help them at different stages of their lives.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: I love how people of North Bay work together to help out each other.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: I have always had a dream I would be able to help some people check off one of their bucket list items. I hope one day, I will be able to organize a group of people who will be able to help North Bay people to make their dreams come true.