Our People
James Umpherson, B.A, M.A.E.S., Managing Director & Economic Development Specialist
James is a Northern development, integrated economic development, public policy process, and capacity building specialist. His expertise is in economic development research, teaching, workshop facilitation, and analysis.
Helene Huang, B.Comm, M.A., Tourism Research Specialist
Helene is a tourism professional with a wealth of experience in the field of research, analysis, and destination marketing, especially, community marketing, resort attraction, and tourism experience research analytics.
Wilfred Barranoik, C.Mgr.,P.Mgr.,CM, FCIM, Retail & Small Business Development Specialist
Wilfred is a business specialist in entrepreneurial workshops and education seminars on business & strategic planning; small business and family business succession; and retail training & development.
Greg Yelland, MA, PhD, Social Researcher & Program Evaluation Specialist
Greg is a social researcher and program evaluator specializing in helping organizations understand and improve their programs while also building their research and evaluation capacity.
James Stiver, M.A.E.S, MCIP, RPP, Community Engagement & Planning Specialist
James is a community planner and engagement specialist that has focused on enhancing community development involving land use, development, policy, economic and environmental planning.