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The Perfect Work-Life Balance

Andy Pope moved to Middlesex County in 2006 with

his growing family. After living in Middlesex Centre for 12

years now, Andy is confident he and his wife made the right

choice for their family.

Andy is able to manage the perfect work and life

balance in Kilworth, spending time outdoors with his family

and at his job as the Vice-President of Electronic Hardware

at JPW Systems. Being closer to work, he is able to dedicate

more of his time to doing other things within the

community. Andy and his family like to use the local library

and community centre, and his children participate in many

local sports, such as soccer, baseball and hockey. As a

family, they are able to enjoy the beautiful nearby outdoor

areas, including wonderful trails and parks for both hiking

and cycling.

Andy has helped JPW Systems grow from a small

family company of five people, to a much larger one with

now 50 staff members. He notes how there are various job

opportunities both within the company and in the

surrounding area that promote diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Andy’s work is extremely

rewarding, and he strives to learn one new thing every day and impart that knowledge on his junior staff

members.

Andy describes that one of the best parts of living in Middlesex County is the people he is

surrounded by. He feels a strong sense of community,

both in home and business neighbours, which creates a

safe environment for his children to grow up in. From

daycare to school and everywhere in between, everyone

is looking out for each other.

To Andy, Middlesex County represents

“opportunity”: opportunity for an active life;

opportunity for rewarding employment; opportunity for

a good, whole life. Ultimately, he feels, you get what

you give in the community; and Andy and his family

have thrived through their involvement in Middlesex

County. See Andy’s video here!

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