Checking In with @waterkeepermark and Swim Drink Fish Ambassador Peter Mattson
In this installment of the Checking In series, Mark speaks with Swim Drink Fish Ambassador Peter Mattson.
Peter Mattson is Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at A. Lassonde Inc. He helps actualize the mission of Lassonde Industries Inc. in being a North American leader in the production and marketing of food products by their quality and variety, and contribute to the enjoyment and wellness of consumers.
MM: How are you doing?
PM: Great! Stopping to re-examine my fast pace in life, I travel 80%+ of the time, and this is a perfect time to reflect on my travel versus home time.
MM: Where are you living and what are your daily routines?
PM: I live in Toronto. I go for long runs every morning, and when possible take pictures of little-known trails and streams in Toronto, and wildlife too. Then I go home, work, watch Netflix, and play with my granddaughter.
MM: What are you looking forward to most?
PM: Travelling again. I determined I like my fast-paced life. My mom told me before she died to "slow down, you move too fast", and I like moving fast.
MM: Do you believe the COVID-19 crisis will leave lasting scars on our world? If so, how?
PM: Yes, the younger generation will have difficulty saving to buy big-ticket items, like homes and that was a problem before the pandemic. That said, I think the world is growing together, we need to trust and rely on each other more, the crisis has shown us that we are all the same, and COVID-19 doesn't pick favorites and we have to work together towards a cure. So in a way, the world will be brought closer together.
MM: If you were a fish, what would it be?
PM: A muskie.
MM: Are you currently involved in any citizen science engagement in your community? Swim Guide? Gassy? Monitoring Hub? iNaturalist? Other?
PM: I am feeding Gassy with pictures during my runs.
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