Colin has a passion for new and innovative projects that involve First Nations, clean technology and social ventures. Due to the complex nature of these interests, his expertise in anticipating obstacles, recognizing priorities and overcoming legislative, organizational or financial roadblocks are key to moving projects forward in a positive and stable direction. His approach is built upon the recognition of just how important constructive relationships are to achieving success. By focusing on the relationships between people, our environment and the increasing amount of information and knowledge available to us, Colin creates specific, solution-oriented advantages for everything he works on.

Over the last ten years, Colin has obtained extensive experience and knowledge in relation to all levels of government and First Nations. Most recently, he came back to Vancouver after sometime abroad, to work along side Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo during his recent successful election campaign. With a growing network of affirmed relationships with Aboriginal community and business leaders in BC and across the country, Colin is currently facilitating clean-tech developments with First Nations. These opportunities have proven to offer most profitable returns and meaningful results. As the senior aide to the Minister responsible for the B.C. Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation in 2005, Colin was a part of the team responsible for the launch of the “New Relationship” with First Nations. Alongside the minister, he helped to lead one of Provincial Government’s most impactful policy shifts. During his time at BC Hydro, his interest in issues involving with sustainability grew after working the campaign for electricity conservation and the decision to implement government-wide GHG emission targets.

Colin is committed to life-long learning as well as giving back to his community. An active volunteer in his community, Colin is Director of the BC Environmental Industry Association and Committee Member for the BC Sustainable Energy Association. He is also an Ambassador for the Vancouver Playhouse, and volunteers much of his time with the Vancouver Native Health Society in the Downtown Eastside. He is a past member of City of Vancouver’s Civic Theaters Board, the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, a former director of Vancouver’s Cooperative Auto Network and a committee member with the American Society of Association Executives. He has also served on the boards of numerous other professional and community groups, including branches of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada and the Canadian Public Relations Society. Colin has a Bachelor of Arts – Political Science from Simon Fraser University and is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from the University of Liverpool.