After separating from her husband in 1991 after five years of marriage and faced with the challenge of raising two small children alone, Mae LeBlanc was willing to try anything to keep her family secure and comfortable. Keeping an open mind, she accepted a job helping a friend unload trucks in a warehouse for A 1 Lumpers in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. The shift began at 7:00 a.m. and finished at 3:00 p.m. (or when all the trailers were finished).

“Despite the fact that I was so small, I was determined to do the work. I was in excellent physical condition and had been taught all my life that I could do anything I put my mind to. The impossible just takes a little longer. I was 5’1″ and weighed 93 lbs, so I had to work twice as hard as anyone else to prove myself.”

Fast-forward to 2015 and here she is; President of the company! Mae oversees 10 administrative staff members in three provinces and a workforce of approximately 120 people.

“I work very closely with our clients and visit the work sites to ensure a problem-free environment for all. Keeping our staff focused on our mission and part of the bigger picture really ensures that they are fully engaged. I also help sales staff procure new contracts, as well as retain existing ones. In a nut shell, my role is keep the company’s goals in the forefront each day and be available to both my staff and clients.”

Website: http://a1lumpers.ca/