David Bugo, 26, is a Commercial Insurance Broker with Knox Insurance Brokers Ltd. He is a graduate of Canadore College and Nipissing University. David has a passion for volunteering and currently volunteers his time and talents with several non-profit organizations and associations.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: Balancing work, professional studies and family during some challenging times over the last year (2009). I worked long hours in North Bay three days a week, and lived in a hospital with my wife and child in Toronto four days a week. It can be very trying on a family unit: spiritually, emotionally, financially and physically. Being able to work, study and support my family with many kilometres travelled through the biggest personal storm of our lives is a great accomplishment to me.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: Personally, the person who has taught me more about life than anyone else would be my late son, Silas. Professionally, Randy Bushey, the general manager of KIBL, has been an extraordinary mentor. He takes time out of his busy schedule to teach the ins and outs of the insurance industry.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: I love that the only time I get "stuck in traffic" is in the Tim Hortons' drive-thru on my way to work. Add that to the beautiful setting, and I've found a place to call home.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: A life not wasted is an accomplishment I strive for. As I breathe my last breath, I would love to hear the words, "Well done."