Sean Lawlor, 38, is the general manager of Lawlor and Associates Consultants Inc./(LACMedia), and president of the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce. He was an outstanding young athlete, excelling in hockey, and track. He volunteers his time with the North Bay Summer in the Park Festival, and is chair of the programming committee.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: My greatest accomplishment is being elected president of the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce. I have the opportunity to work with so many great people. With the support of the board, it has been a privilege to represent the business community. In addition, as a result of a concerted effort over the course of my first term, the chamber has seen its membership levels rise to a 10-year high. The chamber has more than 900 members.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: My father is my most valued mentor. I have had the privilege of working with him for the past 13 years at Lawlor and Associates.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: I love the people. It seems that no matter what the cause, the people of North Bay and area always come through to support it.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: I enjoy getting involved (in the community) and taking a "hands on" approach. North Bay has a lot of potential; I want to do what I can to make it an even better place to live, work and play.