Get to Know: John Lagimodiere
- | November 12, 2013
John Lagimodiere
Age
45
Family
Wife Deirdra, son Riel and daughter Willow
Profession
Publisher, consultant
Best part of job
The best part of my job is the self determination of being self employed. That and all the fantastic people I get to meet and stories I get to hear and tell.
Challenges of job
The hardest part is motivation. After that, it is the pressure of keeping the business up and the high standards we place on ourselves.
Role model
Bert Crowfoot, for sure, when I was starting out....after that it is people who do what they say with integrity and honour.
Mentor
Warren Goulding, my associate editor....taught me everything I know about owning a newspaper.
Book currently reading
"Leave No Doubt" by Detroit Red Wings and Olympic coach Mike Babcock
Favourite book of all time
"The Stand" by Stephen King
Favourite sport
Hockey
Favourite athlete
Tie....Reggie Leach and Don Narcisse
Favourite thing to do on a Sunday
Family time
Favourite signature meal
BBQing any type of meat
Favourite TV show
Survivor or How I Met Your Mother
First vehicle
1970 Volkswagen Beetle....it was red, green and rusty...and legendary
First job
Bus Boy at Bonanza
Read more about John Lagimodiere in About Us.