Shannon Campbell

Shannon Campbell was born and raised in South Bar, Cape Breton. Campell left Cape Breton for his education after high school, graduating from St. Francis Xavier University and Technical University of Nova Scotia earing a diploma in Applied Science and a Bachelor of Mining Engineering. Shannon Campbell has spent his career working on large-scale mining operations and brings more than 20 years experience to Donkin Mine. He is bringing his wife and two sons back home to Cape Breton and says his family is looking forward to living on the island again and being close to their family.

Age: 44.

Occupation: General Manager,

Kameron Coal’s Donkin Mine

Family: Wife and two sons ages nine and six

Birthplace: Sydney

Hometown: South Bar

Home: Sydney

Pets: Only fish now.

Nickname: Soupy

(among others)

First job: Packing groceries at Sobeys on Prince Street.

What talent would you most like to have: To be able to speak/understand multiple languages. Coffee or tea: Black coffee What is your favourite food: Anything mom cooks. Favourite movies: Shawshank Redemption, Se7en, and all the Star Wars movies. Favourite music: Tragically Hip’s early stuff. Favourite books: Man’s Search for Meaning, David Allen’s Getting Things Done. Pet peeve: People, use your blinkers please!

What traits in people do you most admire: Honesty, respect and perseverance. What is something you like to do in your leisure time: Family time, amateur rocketry and boxing. Favourite motto or expression: Thomas Edison’s fantastic quote: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” What is your favourite thing about Cape Breton: The people! We are humble but proud, fierce but understanding, hard-working and always ready for a party. Favourite place to travel in Cape Breton: Ingonish. Favourite place to travel: Italy.