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Our President and Founder

What, separates CMJ from the competition is
the hands on approach that our founder and
president John Lake gives.

No suit and tie here as they would only get in
the way. True innovation comes from
experiencing things firsthand, listening to
customer cares and concerns then taking that
input, then and only then, develop the
product.



John has also received offers from several NHL, AHL teams for the head
equipment managers position, which were declined because of his commitment
to the industry in general.

To understand skating, both the mechanics and the products delivered to the
end users by the skate manufacturers you have to be involved at ice level.

This, John has done for numerous years by working as an equipment manager
for Wilfrid Laurier University (4 yrs mens & wms) and the University of Guelph
(2 yrs, Mens & Wms) as well as maintaining a skate service business for
amateurs and pros alike. We do a lot of contouring work for everyone, from Pro
Hockey players to kids and everyone in between. Customer skates are shipped
to John from anywhere in North America frequently during the season, by
Parents, Coaches and Equipment Managers of all levels for contouring.

John takes this hands on approach when designing his product line as well as
he truly understands what the guys in the trenches are faced with on a daily
level.





We take pride in the fact that we are the only manufacturer that is truly involved in
the industry at the hands on level.

Sure we do the corporate stuff as well, like attending trade shows, sponsoring local
teams etc, but we also do far more.

John is an internationally recognized presenter on the topics of Skate Sharpening,
Servicing and Contouring as well as being the leading “Hands On Instructor” in the
art of contouring, sharpening and skate repair.

Past accolades include presentations at NCCP Division 1 Coaches seminars,
regional and international seminars. John also developed a sharpening program and
video for Canada’s largest buying group, SDC, better known as Source for Sports
where in the past 14 months has trained over 150 dealers coast to coast across
Canada. (Skate Sharpening Video p/n VID – 01)
Not only is John one of the most proficient
presenters, he is also known internationally
as one of the best skate and equipment
technicians in the world.

Testament to this is that John managed the
Team Service Room at the 2005 World
Hockey Championships in Vienna Austria
(1995 as well) were he worked hand in hand
with professional equipment managers for
all the countries entered.
This commitment was the driving force
behind John’s introduction of the
CIRCLE OF KNOWLEDGE program.

Implemented in the spring of 2008,
this program is designed to complete
the cycle of knowledge from the
inception of a product (R & D), through
Knowledge Proficiency (Classroom
Theory), through Skills Proficiency
(hands on classroom), Clinical
Proficiency (ongoing, in house ) and
finally Sharing knowledge gained with
others to make the entire industry
stronger.

John is quoted in saying “ we are very
proud of this new program, and
recognizing the value and importance of
our clients and associates input, can
only elevate us past the manufacturers
who only sell products”.