Okotoks is filled with community members who not only live an active and healthy lifestyle, Okotoks is filled with community members who inspire and motivate others to follow their lead.
Each month, we'll profile one of these inspirational citizens and tell their story of physical activity.
Would you like to be profiled here? Do you know a person or group who inspires others to get active? Remember, Champions come in all forms. A Champion may be of any age or sex and may even be more than one person. Schools, teams, or any other group can be Champions too.
Contact Sandy at 938-0213 to nominate your fellow citizen.
This month's Okotoks Champion is: Jason Williamson!
Jason Williamson is an excellent example of how a busy person can fit physical activity into their daily routine. Jason has lived in Okotoks since 1998 and is President of Summerbrae Homes, a custom home builder who specializes in acreage developments.
A typical day for Jason consists of meetings with clients, conducting quality assurance site checks, consulting with his trades, sourcing materials, meetings with his site managers, and driving, driving, driving!
How does this businessman manage to fit in physical activity? “I make it a priority. It’s a habit. My days are very busy, but since I feel better, sleep better and have increased energy when I work out, I incorporate it into my everyday life by starting my day early.” Jason is at Natural High Fitness by 5:45 am every weekday morning and works out for approximately an hour. “Exercise is the best stress reliever around.” In the winter Jason also plays hockey three to four times a week and in the summer spends as many weekends as he can wake-boarding, boating and enjoying the sunshine while playing with his children, Reid, six and Brooke, three. Jason is married to Carrie and they both know the importance of being active, a quality they are passing onto their children. Reid, like his Dad, plays hockey and also takes swimming lessons. As a Scout he is involved in lots of fun activities like winter camping. Brooke dances, skates and swims. “Our kids are active and busy without even realizing it. To them, they are just having fun. We want them to know that’s what being active is, fun!”
Jason hopes that he never stops being physically active. “I plan on being active even when I’m a snowbird. I hope to play hockey when I’m eighty!”
Jason Williamson; businessman, role model, a true GO2 Champion!
