Jean-Christophe Tessier
Surveyor, LN Land Development Technologies
CLASS OF 2022
, AGE 25
, 6 YEAR RESIDENT
Originally from Saint-Elie D’Orford, Quebec, Jean-Christophe has called Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo home for the past six years.
As a surveyor with LN Land Development Technologies, he is also the co-owner/manager of 881 Crew Motorsports, a group of car enthusiasts fueled by the same passion.
YMM: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
JT: Everything 881 Crew has accomplished in a short period of time. The guys have been working hard for years and finally had the chance to see their dream come true: having a professional drift competition in Fort McMurray.
YMM: Describe your perfect day in YMM.
JT: A beautiful Sunday where we meet with our vehicles and discuss them. The car community welcomed me with open arms when I first moved up here and have a tradition every Sunday.
YMM: For what are you most grateful?
JT: The people surrounding me that never let me give up. I am surrounded by a great team of determined people.
YMM: What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?
JT: Moving to Fort McMurray with no money. It also ended up being the most rewarding risk I have ever taken.
YMM: What is the biggest challenge you’ve taken on this year?
JT: Organizing Fort McMurray’s first drifting competition alongside my peers.
YMM: What is one challenge you’d like to tackle in 2023?
JT: Grow the car community in town even bigger.
YMM: In your opinion, in what areas does Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo need improvement?
JT: The motorsports area needs more support and funding which has greatly improved in the last year.
