Claude M. Daigle, 33, is a chartered accountant and partner at Kendall, Sinclair, Finch, Pigden, Cowper & Daigle LLP. He is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University. He is one of the North Bay chamber of commerce's youngest directors.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: My greatest accomplishment is becoming partner at 31. I set a longterm goal of becoming partner with the firm by the age of 30. I was 31 on my first day of being a partner at Kendall, Sinclair and Partners...I only missed (my objective) by 17 days.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: My father taught me the value of hard work. My mother taught me the importance of keeping close to your family. And finally, my father-in-law, whom I have worked with at Kendall, Sinclair, has taught me the values of honesty and integrity.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: North Bay is big enough to be a city, yet small enough to feel quaint, comfortable and friendly. North Bay is the perfect environment to achieve a good work/life balance.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: As partner in charge of human resources, I want to ensure staff continue to be treated fairly and are supplied with a safe and enjoyable work environment. A great part of our firm's success is due to the employees.