Jadene Spitzer

Originally from Eatonia, Saskatchewan, Jadene has called the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region home since 2005. YMM: What is the most rewarding part of your career? JS: The most rewarding part is getting to meet new people and help them realize the dream of home ownership. YMM: Tell us about your volunteer experience in the community. JS: I currently volunteer with The Hub Family Resource Centre, Ptarmigan Nordic Ski Club (PNSC) and the RE/MAX Fort McMurray volunteering committee which regularly picks different organizations throughout the community to volunteer with. I also volunteer at both my children’s schools in both the Public and Catholic school divisions. YMM: Do you sit on any boards? JS: I currently sit as the Vice President of The Hub Family Resource Centre and on the Board of Directors for the Ptarmigan Nordic Ski Club as well as on AREA’s Nominating Committee. YMM: What do you consider to be the best things about our community? JS: I love this community. From the people and friends I have gotten to meet, to how easy it is to become involved in various organizations to the activities available to my family and the opportunities available to my children. Fort McMurray is a great place to live. YMM: In your opinion, in what areas could Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo improve? JS: We need to continue to promote Fort McMurray as a place to raise families and bust the myths that outsiders have about our region. Fort McMurray is a great place to live and raise a family. YMM: What do you consider to be the best things about our community? JS: I love this community. From the people and friends I have gotten to meet, to how easy it is to become involved in various organizations to the activities available to my family and the opportunities available to my children. Fort McMurray is a great place to live. YMM: What are you most grateful for? JS: I am grateful to be born in Canada. My paternal grandfather immigrated to Canada when he was 15 years old.  The hardships and challenges he overcame so the next generations of his family could live in Canada is something I will always be thankful and grateful for. YMM: What is something that people are always surprised to learn about you? JS: I am a twin and grew up as a farm kid in Saskatchewan. People are also surprised to know that my father-in-law is one of the founders of the Birchwood Trails. YMM: What is the best advice that you ever received? JS: Perseverance is key. Keep pushing at whatever you’re trying to accomplish as you never know when a breakthrough could happen. YMM: How should success be measured? JS: Success should be measured by the impact that you have on others’ lives. YMM: What would you say to your 12-year-old self? JS: I would tell my 12-year-old self that you can be successful at anything you choose as long as you work hard and are consistent. YMM: How have your priorities changed in the last 10 years? JS: Ten years ago I became a mother and my priorities completely shifted as they often do when one enters parenthood. Ten years ago I was more focused on building a business and focused on the future, now I am more focused on enjoying the present and giving back to others.