Directory

Andrew Searle is a seasoned IT consultant with 25 years of experience in the industry. He is skilled in estimating, architecting, designing, and developing solutions that add value to client activities.

Christian joined KAST as an EiR to work specifically with the growing number of rec-tech businesses within the Kootenays.

Kamren has held positions as Startup Founder, Sales Executive, Management Consultant, Division Lead, and Business Analyst over the past 15 years.

Early experience with the Asian Institute of Technology launched Beth on a career of bringing new ideas to life.

Henry Kutarna, is an experienced business executive and mentor. He is Chair of a private family investment fund concentrating on manufacturing and real estate.

Over the last 25 years, Clay Braziller, has worked with businesses, nonprofits, associations and government to bring innovative products and services to the market in the science and technology, engineering and health sector.

Don has been KAST’s lead business coach and Executive in Residence for our Venture Acceleration Program since its inception in 2013.

Jonathan is a physicist and problem solver with over 15 years of research experience at Dalhousie University, Université du Québec à Montréal, McGill University, and Environment and Climate Change Canada

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