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Name: Gilles Kolakowski
Facebook: Gilles “Jay” Kolakowski
Instagram: @gilleskolakowski
Age: 52
Title: GM
Married/Single: Married
Kids: 3 daughters
City you live in: Chandler
A typical day in my life includes… Music, coffee, motorcycle ride, work, great food.
I was born… In Avignon, France
My favorite thing about Arizona… Bike rides
I’m listening to… All kind of music
My family… is everything.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be… Quincy Jones
One thing I cannot live without… Music or coffee
When I was younger, I wanted to be… happy, and I am.
I’m inspired by… my elders
The one person who motivates me is… my amazing wife
If I could change anything in the world, it would be… so much
The perfect day would be… with my wife, kids and friends, great food and a bottle of wine, or 2, or 3.
My first job was… hotel front desk
My favorite escape… my backyard, or Santiago, Chile, or Antibes…
My life… is awesome
I’m currently working on… getting better everyday
Always… grateful
Never… forget where you come from and where you are going
Favorite Quote… People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Biggest Dream… Travel for food and wine.
My Pet Peeve(s)… Eating with open mouth…