Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST)

Andrew is an IT consultant with 25 years of experience in estimating, architecting, designing, and developing client solutions.

Beth began her career with the Asian Institute of Technology and has focused on bringing new ideas to life.

Chris joined Cominco (now Teck Metals) as an engineer and progressed through roles in process engineering, research, metallurgy, business development, and operations management.

Christian joined KAST as an Executive in Residence to support the region's growing rec-tech businesses.

Clay has spent about 25 years helping businesses, nonprofits, associations, and government bring innovative products and services to market across science, technology, engineering, and health sectors.

Don has served as KAST's lead business coach and Executive in Residence for its Venture Acceleration Program since 2013.

An experienced business executive and mentor, Henry chairs a private family investment fund focused on manufacturing and real estate.

Jason supports the development and implementation of the MIDAS facility in Trail, BC, working in applied research and program development. Affiliated with Selkirk College.

A physicist with over 15 years of research experience at Dalhousie University, UQAM, McGill University, and Environment and Climate Change Canada. Affiliated with Selkirk College.

Over 15 years Kamren has worked as a startup founder, sales executive, management consultant, division lead, and business analyst.

An engineering graduate from UBC, Katie has worked in the pulp and paper industry and in management at Procter & Gamble.

A computer science graduate from the University of Waterloo, Nick has worked in the oil and gas, transportation, and utilities industries. Affiliated with Selkirk College.

Dr. Paul Tiege is Manager of Applied Research and Innovation at the College of the Rockies, with over 20 years of research experience in agriculture, chemistry, and life sciences.