Meet Jesse Ebbett! Jesse is from the beautiful city of Kamloops. He is a motivated father who loves spending time with his kids! 

Photo Credit: Jesse Ebbett

Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kamloops?
Kamloops. 

Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My wife and kids, it is fascinating watching the kids grow and learn new things.

Describe yourself in one word.
Motivated.

If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
At the moment somewhere warm and dry hahaha.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
In middle school, we were all going ice skating and I tried to impress a girl and show her I could skate. I ended up taking 1 step onto the ice and fell cutting my head on the edge of the rink haha.

What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Working my way up the Tech Industry has shown me hard work and drive pays off immensely.
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Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
I remember going on a week-long surfing trip to Tofino with my family. It was the first time I had been in the ocean.

Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
Collective investments into projects that will greatly benefit the environment, people, and wildlife on our planet despite the projects potentially not being profitable. Doing what is right.

What are 3 things on your bucket list?
-Visit the oldest pub in the world (Ireland).
-Visit the tallest waterfall in the world (Venezuela).
-Give a Ted Talk on technology and the future.

Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I like to cook. 🙂

How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-ebbett-83963b86/.

What is the name of your business/organization?
National Safety Solutions.

Why did you get into/start this business?
I joined National Safety Solutions in August 2019.
Photo Credit: Jesse Ebbett

What is the goal of your business?
To provide innovative technology and systems to improve safety cultures.

What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Balancing Work / Life is always a challenge.

If you could start all over again, would you do things the same or would things be different?
no sense in thinking that way. The best thing to do is to continue to move forward and take massive action towards your goals.

What do you always find yourself saying?
"I'm here coding my life away."

Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Decide what you want in detail, Picture it in your mind, take massive action towards your goals.
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If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Tony Robbins.

Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Shopping local helps out a business owner in your own community, I love shopping local as it allows me to build a personal connection to the business.

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Going from the construction industry in my teen years to Lead Developer now in my late 20's.

Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Linda Sudyko – She is fantastic and is a pleasure to work with.

My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:
Grant! 
Photo Credit: Jesse Ebbett

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