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.