2008 ALUMNI RECIPIENTS

Claude Miron, 38

Binks Insurance Brokers Ltd.; Commercial Account Executive
Insurance broker in Eastern Ontario with expertise on non-profit associations, automobile dealerships, manufacturers, defence industries, construction and property management firms.

Education: Canadian accredited insurance broker (CAIB), IBAC (2001)

Biggest Business Achievement: I'm proud of the directors' and officers' general liability program for the Ontario Association of Food Banks that I created. In the first six months of the program, members have collectively saved over $50,000, while the majority doubled their insurance coverage.

Biggest Business Obstacle: Getting face-to-face with potential clients. Once I meet with them, they see the value I can bring to their business.

Biggest Lesson Learned: Have an open mind, as making assumptions will get you nowhere. Do more asking and less telling.

Three Words That Describe You: Loyal, easygoing and enthusiastic.

Charitable Involvement: Ottawa Chamber of Commerce

Biggest Influence: I would have to say my mom. She got me started in this business. She always told me that if you work hard it will always pay off.

First Job: Retail clerk at Yogen Fruz at the Cours Mont Royal.

Favourite Pasttime: Playing guitar.

Favourite Travel Destination: Greece

Favourite Book: Spider Man (comic books), I've collected them since I was eight years old.

Favourite Movie: Star Wars