Profile

Jimmy is a first-generation Pakistani immigrant. After graduating college and spending time in both Japan and the United States, he came to Canada in 1998 through a skilled labour program. He and his wife relocated to Kingston in 2003 and they have three teenage sons. 

Jimmy began his career in the restaurant industry and eventually got promoted to manager, overseeing several different restaurant locations. He has now operated a Pizza Pizza franchise since 2003. He is the founder of Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation, which aims to encourage and promote diversity in our city. 

For his community service, Jimmy has received many accolades including the Community Builder Award from the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area (2019), an honorary diploma from St. Lawrence College (2020) and the First Capital Distinguished Citizen award from the City of Kingston (2022). 

Jimmy is passionate about meeting with people, building lasting relationships and helping those in need.