Getting to Know You: James Ayotte, Founder of Team Atlas Fitness
James Ayotte was born in Montreal, Quebec in Canada, and attended Vanier College where he studied commerce and personal damage insurance.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
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James Ayotte was born in Montreal, Quebec in Canada, and attended Vanier College where he studied commerce and personal damage insurance.
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