Directory

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.

After graduating from Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, Nick worked in oil and gas, transportation and utilities industries.

Nate Kube is the President and CEO of nonDFA, a Canadian based cyber security solution provider for high value targets. He regularly speaks to Boards of Directors on security best practices has been quoted in a series of consumer and security trade publications.

Jason supports the development and implementation of the MIDAS facility in Trail, BC where he is currently working in applied research, program development and supporting community and industry members.

Dr. Paul Tiege is the Manager of Applied Research and Innovation at the College of the Rockies. Dr. Tiege has over 20 years of pure and applied research experience in agriculture, chemistry and the life sciences, including project management and business development.

Chris Botterill is the President and Founder of Genex Marketing Agency Ltd. He joins the board of KAST in transition as a director from the board of KRIC, the innovation council representing the East Kootenay region.

Lorri comes to KAST with over 25 years of experience in innovation, administration and system change. She is currently the CEO of the Columbia Lake Technology Center, developing out a large industrial land base to support technology, trades and rural economic development.

Kathleen Ayre is a freelance grant writer and administrative professional with over twenty years working experience in post-secondary institutions, research, technology and innovation nonprofits.

Sam Farrell combines his deep background in business and entrepreneurship with his personal passion for science and technology to maximize the potential of the East Kootenays.

Aura attended SAE institute in Mexico, where she got her degree in Video Game Programming.