Our People
James Umpherson, B.A, M.A.E.S., Managing Director
James is a Northern development, integrated economic solutions expert, and economic development public policy specialist. His expertise is in research, teaching, workshop facilitation, and integrating the 4-spheres of capacity building, 4-pillars of community, and public policy participation.
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.
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.
Greg Yelland, MA, PhD, 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.