WESTLAKE, OH, April 22, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Michael Boukzam has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Currently, Mr. Boukzam serves as the owner and operator of North Ridge Racket and Paddle, a facility he revitalized after it suffered a devastating fire in 2020 under its previous ownership. Reopening the property following the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of 2021, he transformed it into a thriving community hub for tennis and pickleball enthusiasts. This success follows his 2019 acquisition of WestLake Laser Wash, a shuttered business he reopened and restored to profitability through strategic oversight and personalized management style.

This knack for identifying potential in discarded properties is rooted in a professional journey that began in 1996 with the incorporation of Michael's Classic Construction Inc. As a general contractor, Mr. Boukzam managed complex renovation and construction projects, while concurrently expanding his residential portfolio through Trust Properties LLC. His technical mastery of the industry was built from the ground up, starting as a helper to an immigrant contractor and later managing operations for a small landscaping-construction company.

Mr. Boukzam's achievements have earned him significant regional acclaim, including the 2021 Lorain County Pride Award and the Business of the Year Award for North Ridgeville, Ohio. His work has also been highlighted in multiple local media, including The Villager Newspaper, recognizing his commitment to fostering recreational opportunities in Northeast Ohio. He was also mentioned on FOX News' Special Report with Bret Baier for the Westlake Laserwash "Clean up Politics" polling.

While his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Business Administration from Ashland University provided a formal framework for his career, Mr. Boukzam credits his internal drive to his family's upbringing in Beirut. Being the youngest of 6 and witnessing his parents' struggles immigrating from a war-torn country instilled in him a profound sense of resilience. Since arriving in the United States in 1980, he has embraced every opportunity possible—from a paper route at age eleven to building his current family home from the ground up.

Guided by his high school mantra, "The word 'can't' does not exist," Mr. Boukzam believes that the phrase is often an excuse born of inaction. He remains a steadfast advocate for personal accountability and the transformative power of hard work. This philosophy extends beyond his professional life and into his civic engagement; he is an active member of his community and supports various local charities, with a particular dedication to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

An avid athlete, Mr. Boukzam has maintained a fifteen-year plus tradition of playing tennis twice weekly with the same group, and he frequently participates in pickleball at his club. Looking to the future, he remains focused on his health and travel, with a primary goal of continuing his legacy of transformation and community service through his only son, Amin.

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