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have now grown larger than at any other time in our company’s history, but this time it is as a result of the demand for our business requiring it. First job: Delivering papers for the Burlington Post Favourite pastime: Golfing I’m currently reading: Tiger Woods by Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian Favourite movie: The Shawshank Redemption Favourite local pro sports team: Ottawa Redblacks Favourite local summer event: Canada Day Preferred social media platforms: Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram LIZ ELLWOOD, 36 Co-founder and director, Fertility Match Canada Birthplace: Ottawa Company: A surrogacy and egg donation agency Education: Bachelor of arts in business communications, Brock University (2005) Charitable involvement: Founded Fertile Future, a national charity that has provided financial assistance to
more than 500 young cancer patients to preserve their fertility before cancer treatment. Biggest biz achievement: There are four achievements that have given me so much joy over the years. Having my daughter is by far the top one. She is the light of my life. Surviving cancer is a distant second, followed closely by starting Fertile Future and now Fertility Match. Each little person that comes into our world because of our agency feels like a pretty big accomplishment and reminds us why we are doing this. Biggest obstacle: This is tough! Biggest influence: I’m so lucky – I literally need to write a list! First off, my partner, Jon, for teaching me what unconditional love and faith looks like, and a whole lot about growing a business. He is the smartest, most ethical and personable man I have ever met. Second, my daughter, Anna. I hope one day she is proud of what I have accomplished and that I have given her the tools and knowledge to live life confidently as her true self. Finally, my sister, Emily, my brother, Brian and my two best friends, Lauren and Jenn, have taught me more than they know. Words cannot express how fortunate I am to have these four people in my life as role models.
FORTY UNDER 40 Congratulations Kimberley Hall Ottawa Forty Under 40 Recipient
A true believer in “lead by example,” Kimberley exemplifies leadership in every aspect of her approach to business. She is a service-oriented professional whose goal is to ensure her clients make confident and informed decisions as it relates to their commercial real estate requirements.
Biggest lesson learned: Surround yourself with smart, hard-working, respectful and moral people. You can’t do everything yourself, and you will need these people when you hit bumps in the road. First job: Cashier at a grocery store Advice I’d give the younger me: Follow your dreams. Stop thinking about why you shouldn’t do something. Think about why you should. What’s left to do: Travel! I didn’t get to when I was in my 20s because I was sick. Now that I’m able to, I want to see the world and enjoy life with the people I love. In my professional career, I want to continue to grow Fertility Match and help our clients have the best possible journeys building their families through egg donation and surrogacy. I am so lucky to truly love what I do and know we are making a difference! Favourite pastimes: Yoga is a big balancer for me. Spending time with my partner, good friends and family and enjoying life are my fuel. I also love decorating and home projects. I’m currently reading: We just started our second year at Fertility Match. I am very excited to have time to read books again, though! Favourite movie: Steel Magnolias Favourite song: Walls by Tom Petty and
the Heartbreakers Favourite local pro sports team: Ottawa Redblacks Favourite local summer event: Ottawa Bluesfest Preferred social media platforms: Facebook, Linkedin, Pinterest, Instagram Twitter handle: @ello_woods TAYLOR FANTIN, 34 Chief administrative officer, Fullscript Birthplace: Guelph Company: Software platform for management and dispensing of natural health protocols. Education: Bachelor of commerce, University of Ottawa, specializing in accounting, co-op (2006) Charitable involvement: typicallycanadian.com Biggest biz achievement: Overseeing the growth at Fullscript from five to 100 people over the last four years. Biggest obstacle: Making the leap of faith to leave a great job and take a risk on Fullscript. Biggest influence: My friend and business partner Kyle Braatz has transformed me from being absolutely risk-averse to having an entrepreneurial Continued on page 10
Congratulations Michael! Odgers Berndtson is thrilled to be celebrating our partner, Michael Williams, a recipient of this year’s Forty Under 40 award. Thank you Michael for demonstrating great leadership in the National Capital Region! Odgers Berndtson 155 Queen Street, 13th Floor Ottawa, ON
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From the entire Cushman & Wakefield Ottawa team, we would like to congratulate Kimberley Hall, Vice President, on being recognized as one of Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 recipients.
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Congratulations Kimberley, on this exceptional accomplishment.
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