Biography

My career has been defined by a deep-seated drive to build and lead impactful projects. Over the past quarter-century, I've cultivated a comprehensive, cross-industry perspective spanning marketing, branding, manufacturing, people and culture development, public relations, finance, philanthropy, and complex business-to-business negotiations. My experience extends across corporate, governmental, labor, and Indigenous partnerships, notably with the Coastal First Nations.

A significant chapter of my professional journey involved co-founding bioLytical Laboratories in 2003. Our vision was to revolutionize rapid medical diagnostics, initially focusing on HIV detection. Today, the INSTI assay platform holds regulatory approvals in over 65 countries, including Canada, the EU, and the United States. Over the ensuing decades, bioLytical has broadened its scope to include diagnostics for hepatitis, COVID-19, and other blood-borne diseases. Leading the development of overseas markets provided invaluable opportunities to collaborate with organizations such as the Clinton Foundation, the World Health Organization, and Sir Richard Branson’s global health initiatives. As a privately held entity, bioLytical has firmly established itself as a global leader in the rapid diagnostics sector.

Building on my experience in complex stakeholder engagement, I began serving as an external consultant to the Haisla First Nation of Kitimat, British Columbia, in 2009. My mandate involved the strategic creation, negotiation, and management of the Nation’s key partnerships, particularly their integration with LNG proponents and their Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors. These collaborative ventures have generated business exceeding one billion Canadian dollars, and contributed to a significant economic transformation within the Haisla Nation, and reducing unemployment from 60% to near zero during peak activity. Recognizing the importance of this work, I was appointed to the LNG working committee for British Columbia under former Premier Christy Clark, serving until 2015 upon the completion of my tenure and service to the Haisla people.

In 2015, I expanded my investment portfolio into aviation by co-founding AV8 Partners in Kona, Hawaii, USA. AV8 Partners holds a 35-year ground lease with the Department of Transportation and the State of Hawaii for a 15.5-acre parcel at Ellison Onizuka International Airport's south side. This site is home to the Big Island Jet Center (BIJC), the largest Fixed Base Operator (FBO) in Hawaii. The center opened on December 14, 2023, BIJC currently features 10 acres of private ramp, a temporary terminal, and fuel services for all aircraft classifications. We anticipate completing construction of an 8,000 square foot permanent FBO and operating a 100,000-gallon private fuel farm by late 2025 to further serve our clientele."

In late 2022, I assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Farmer Construction, the oldest standing construction company on Vancouver Island, established in 1951 and based in Victoria, British Columbia. My responsibilities included restructuring the senior leadership, finance division, and corporate culture, as well as supporting President Gerrit Vink in guiding Farmer through its next phase of development and growth. In early 2024, I expanded my construction industry experience by joining Stack Modular as Vice President, leading Marketing & Canadian Sales. Stack Modular is a leading global producer of volumetric steel, with offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Calgary, and Los Angeles.