Scott Hayne, 31, is manager, engineering services, J.S. Redpath Ltd. He is a graduate of The University of Western Ontario. He is described as a highly energetic and versatile leader who has risen progressively in Redpath over the past eight years.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: Professionally, surrounding myself with good people has been a contributing factor to my success and has resulted in new challenges and increased responsibilities. My greatest personal accomplishment has been building a new family. My job requires me to be away from home for extended periods of time, and quite often, on short notice. It's made me appreciate the time we're together and taught me to make the most of every opportunity.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: My father. He's hard-working, honest, well-liked, and has raised a great family. He's taught me how to deal with people on both a professional and personal basis. I still look to him for advice whenever I can.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: Some of the most attractive things about North Bay are all the recreational activities it has to offer. Two beautiful lakes offer great fishing and wakeboarding, not to mention golfing, skiing, and the miles of trails for hiking and biking. There are very few communities with this much to offer, all within a 10-minute drive of one another.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: The opportunities are endless. I want to continue learning and continue growing. With a little hard work and dedication, I'm a firm believer that anything is possible.