Meet Our Team Members
Splatsin Development Corp.
ADMINISTRATION
Christine Duggan
Controller
Christine is responsible for the accounting team and produces the financial statements which are presented to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee at Splatsin. Christine believes in teamwork, a flexible fun office environment, and family first. She has worked for SDC for 10+ years.
Val Ariss
Human Resources Generalist
Val possesses significant HR experience, working in the fields of recruitment, training, conflict and resolution, and policies and procedures. She holds a Human Resources diploma and CPHR designation and joined SDC in July 2023. Outside of the office, Val enjoys the beach, reading, and board games.
Trevor Cunningham
Health & Safety Coordinator
Trevor joined the SDC team in January 2023 and hails from Alberta. He worked in the insurance business and then moved into the oil & gas industry where he entered the Health and Safety field. Trevor holds an undergraduate degree in economics and enjoys downhill skiing and boating on the lakes.
Brittany Galbraith
Bookkeeper
Brittany is a Splatsin Band Member who has been working in the SDC Accounting department since 2021. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their two children. Brittany is an avid hiker, traveler, and camper. Previously, Brittany managed the Quilakwa Esso (now Canco).
Quilakwa Investments
OPERATIONS
Nik joined Quilakwa Investments in 2017 and is responsible for managing all Quilakwa’s ventures and facilities. Nik attended both Western University and Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, and enjoys playing golf and softball, hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with his family.
Nik Vischschraper
Operations Manager
Steve Joe
Facilities Supervisor
Easily Splatsin Development Corporation’s longest-tenured employee, Splatsin Band Member Steve Joe has been with Quilakwa for nearly two decades. After providing years of dedicated service as a gas jockey at Quilaka Esso (now Canco), Steve now looks after all the company facilities.
QUILAKWA RV PARK & CAMPGROUNDS
Ashley & Bryce Tarves
Site Operators
Ashley and Bryce have lived as a full-time RV family for two and a half years, during which they lived in three countries, drove over 50,000 kilometres, and stayed at over 200 campgrounds. This provided them with the experience needed to expertly operate the Quilakwa RV Park & Campground.
Rob Johnson
Site Operator
Rob relocated to Mabel Lake with his wife in 2021 and manages the beautiful Quilakwa at the Lake Campground, a role he is passionate about. Rob is an avid fisher, boater, ATVer, hunter, and outdoor enthusiast and has been a volunteer firefighter in small towns in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
QUILAKWA CANCO
Xanthia Gonzales
Store Manager
As Store Manager at the Quilakwa Canco, Xanthia brings more than six years of experience in store management and delivering exceptional customer service. She strives to contribute to the success of the Quilakwa Canco and directly serve the Splatsin Community.
Annette Christian
Assistant Manager
A proud Splatsin Band Member, Annette is the Assistant Store Manager at the Quilakwa Canco. She possesses a professional background in business management along with many years of providing customer service. In her spare time, Annette enjoys camping, hiking, softball, and hanging out with her son!
Yucwmenlúcwu
ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION
Aaron Deans
Biologist & Project Manager
Applying his significant expertise and experience in complex ecological resource management, Aaron supports clients and project teams with regulatory reviews and applications, sound project planning, and implementation. Aaron is an avid skier, biker, camper, hiker, and birdwatcher.
Lisa Hettrich
Aquatic Scientist
Lisa applies technical & project management expertise to a variety of watershed and fisheries-related initiatives. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and brings significant environmental consulting experience to her work. Lisa enjoys fishing, hiking, and riding horses.
Kyle Krahn
Fisheries Biologist
Kyle specializes in salmonid monitoring & enhancement, and has worked on projects throughout BC and across Canada. His work has led to a better understanding of local river systems and how to best conserve threatened fish species. Kyle enjoys kayaking, paddle boarding, and fly fishing
Ashley Christian
Project Support Specialist
A Splatsin Band Member, Ashley joined the Yucwmenlúcwu team in 2020. Ashley assists with the implementation of work plans, coordination of teams, resources, and logistics, and provides support to Environmental Project Managers. Ashley enjoys spending quality time with family, hiking, and kayaking.
Paige Phaneuf
Program Assistant
Paige joined the Yucwmenlúcwu team in 2024 as the Fish and Wildlife Program Assistant. Coming from Alberta, she brings a degree in Biological Sciences and a keen interest in environmental work. When she’s not at work, she loves travelling and spending time outdoors exploring with her dog, Betsy.
Corey Bird
Terrestrial Biologist
Corey has been with Yucwmenlúcwu Environmental since 2017 and possesses more than 18 years of related environmental experience working in the natural resource and wildlife industries. Corey is responsible for designing, leading, and managing various conservation initiatives.
Amanda Harvey
Biologist, Project Manager
A Kahkewistahaw First Nations community member residing in Enderby, Amanda joined Yucwmenlúcwu in 2019 after graduating with a Master's degree in microbiology. When not advocating for sovereignty rights, Amanda enjoys camping, swimming, and cherishing moments with her young family.
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
Gabe Nava
Civil Construction Project Manager
Gabe applies his over 15 years of Road Management experience in leading teams to success and has safely and successfully dealt with every type of natural disturbance. His sustainability approach allows for modernized road construction, highway management, and civil work solutions.
Adam Christian
Machine Operator
Adam is a valuable addition to the Civil Construction team, who has over 10 years of industrial construction experience. He primarily operates both an excavator and skid steer and is also an adept crane operator and rope technician. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.
RESIDENTIAL/LIGHT COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
Patrick Shandrowsky
Construction Labourer
Meet Patrick, a dedicated and hardworking crew member who recently relocated to Enderby with his wife and two children. Patrick’s commitment to his craft is evident in every project he undertakes, as he meticulously ensures that each job is completed with utmost precision and care.
Clint Felix
Construction Labourer
Clint has been working with the Yucwmenlúcwu Residential/Light Construction department since its inception in March 2023. He is currently enrolled in his Level 1 Carpentry Apprenticeship and will be attending TRU in the winter of 2023 to pursue his first year of carpentry theory.
FORESTRY DIVISION
Frank Joe, RFT
Forestry Manager
Frank is a Splatsin member who possesses over 16 years of professional and educational experience in layout and development, harvest supervision, and forest fuel management. In his role, Frank oversees licenses, license obligations, contracts, and the day-to-day operations of the forestry division.
Jesse Grigg
Senior Forest Technician
Joining Yucwmenlúcwu in 2017, Jesse possesses 12 years of forest management experience and holds an undergraduate degree in Natural Resources Conservation from UBC. Outside of work he enjoys fishing, hunting, gardening, swimming, and spending time with his family.
Nick Barry
Forest Technician
Nick has over 13 years of professional and educational experience in the fields of silviculture, permitting, wildfire suppression, forestry field development, and geotechnical assessments. He has worked extensively throughout British Columbia in nearly all the province’s forest districts.
ARCHAEOLOGY DIVISION
Jimmy William
Heritage Project Manager
Jimmy is a Splatsin Band Member who has been with Yucwmenlúcwu as a Heritage Project Manager since July 2021. He oversees cultural heritage projects, third-party archaeology projects, guardian watchmen, archaeological preliminary field reconnaissance (PFR), and referral review.
Tanya Williams
Heritage Lead
Tanya has been a field technician with Yucwmenlúcwu for more than 10 years. She is a proud Splatsin member and takes her responsibility as a Caretaker of the Land very seriously. Her favorite pastimes are skiing and snowshoeing in the winter and swimming in the Shuswap River in the summer.