Lestergrew up in a large agricultural family near Scott, SK, where he developed astrong work ethic and a natural ability to connect with others—qualities thathave served him well in raising his four children and throughout his career inbusiness development.
He spent30 years with SaskTel in various front-line and leadership roles, including Business Sales Management. Following this, he transitioned into entrepreneurship, running his own business development consultancy with a focus on suppliers to the mining industry. After six successful years, Lester joined his son Mathew at Morris Interactive, where he has played a key role in the company's exponential growth.
At Morris Interactive, Lester has been instrumental in developing and expanding the Career Transformation program, which prepares Indigenous youth for employment in the mining, construction, and other sectors. In addition to his work on Career Transformation, he serves on Morris Interactive’s advisory board, contributing his expertise to the company's strategic direction.
Now testing out semi-retirement with his wife, Pam, Lester enjoys spending his leisure time with their 12 grandchildren, golfing, and playing rec hockey.