Jacques (Jake) Craig Lacourse, 33, is the director of sales and marketing, and
interim food and beverage manager at the Best Western North Bay Hotel and
Conference Centre. He is a graduate of Canadore College's Hotel, Resort, and
Restaurant Administration program. He is an active member of the Rotary Club,
and will become master (president) of his Masonic Lodge next year.
Q: What
is your greatest accomplishment?
A: I am the first in my family to
graduate from post-secondary
school; I work in my chosen career;
I am involved in my community; and
I have an amazing and supportive
family.
Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: My wife, Michelle, and my two
children, Abbey and Jakob. They
have taught me the values of
honesty, truth, and how to live life to
the maximum. I value these lessons
more and more each day.
Q: What do you love most about North Bay
and area ?
A: What I love most about North
Bay and area is the strength of its
people. I enjoy the safety and the
quality of life offered to my family,
and the myriad of activities that
enrich our community and make it
better.
Q: What else would you like to
accomplish?
A: I would like to complete my degree
in Business, continue my education
toward a possible MBA, and explore
all the opportunities presented
to me during my journey through
life. I also wish to continue my
involvement in service clubs and
organizations such as the Rotary
Club of North Bay, the Freemasons,
and the Rorab Shrine Club. I
also want to be a good dad and
husband, without that, nothing else
matters.
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