Senior Management Team
Todd is a seasoned executive leader with a track record building leaders and organizations to reach their potential. He has led operations, sales, marketing, human resources and safety in diverse public, private and unionized organizations, across heavy civil construction, mine development, oil and gas to industrial health, safety and environment, and health.
Todd has garnered a reputation of guiding organizations through periods of transition, change in ownership, rapid growth, mergers and acquisitions as well as Indigenous partnership and engagement. Of proud Métis heritage, Todd is passionate about creating value for clients, partners and communities, building local capacity and growing talent, while ensuring excellence in quality, safety and sustainability.
Most recently, Todd was Director, Corporate Services with Morgan Group of Companies, a privately held heavy civil construction, mine development and environmental services company. Previously, he held President of Sales and Operations roles with industrial HSE services companies, and was Vice President, Organizational Development with a publicly traded oil and gas service company where he focussed on organizational performance and efficiency. His early career focussed on human resources, labour and employee relations.
He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Masters Business Administration - Executive Management from Royal Roads University. Todd is one of only a handful who have received the designation of Fellowship – as a Certified Human Resources Professional (FCPHR). He has additional training in Indigenous relations, governance, leadership, labour and employment law, and workforce management.
Committed to public service, Todd has served on several boards, including chair of the CPHR Board of Directors and its Appeals Committee, chair of Petroleum Services Association of Canada, and Director Employment Placement and Support Services.
As Vice Partnership Partnerships, Calvin is responsible for creating, managing and stewarding impactful partnerships, growing TNDC’s revenues, and maximizing economic opportunities for the Tahltan Nation through employment and contracting opportunities.
Calvin a highly driven and results-focussed executive leader, with more than 15 years of experience working within First Nations organizations. As a proud member of the Tahltan Nation, Calvin’s dedication to Tahltan economic prosperity is deeply rooted. Prior roles as Chief Administrative Officer with Tahltan Central Government and Economic Development Officer for Kitselas First Nation and Iskut Band informs his leadership.
Calvin embraces a strong commitment to corporate service. He currently serves on the Community Futures BC Board of Directors and is chair of the Community Futures 16/37 Board of Directors. Past appointments include chair of the Northern Business Development Society board and 11 years on the TNDC Board of Directors, including seven years as chair.
Calvin holds a Master of Business Administration in Executive Management and Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management, both from Royal Roads University.
Calvin is Tahltan from the Crow Clan and Carlick family.
As Executive Vice President, Strategy and External Relations, Rob is responsible for shaping and executing TNDC’s external relations and strategic initiatives.
Rob has been an instrumental strategic advisor to TNDC for more than a decade, fostering important stakeholder relationships and leading key strategic growth initiatives.
Rob is an accomplished Indigenous economist and is a member of the Tahltan Nation. Since 2009, he has negotiated over $3 billion worth of agreements on behalf of First Nations clients. The agreements Rob negotiates set the standards in the areas of socio-cultural strategy, impact benefits, environmental oversight, and co-management of major resource projects. His career experience includes working for the Province of British Columbia as a Director of Research and Senior Economist and teaching Economics at Camosun College. Along with his extensive experience, Rob has an Undergraduate Degree in Economics from Queen’s University and a Master of Economics from the University of Victoria.
As Vice President Human Resources, Gary Muuren leads all facets of Human Resources, implementing innovative HR strategies and organizational development aligning with TNDC’s mission, values and strategic priorities.
Gary is a dynamic results and values-driven human resources and operations leader with over 20 years of experience across Indigenous business, construction, forestry and healthcare, transforming organizations, leading large-scale operations, and fostering talent development. Gary brings expertise in strategic alignment, performance optimization, and creation of inclusive, high-performance workplace cultures.
Most recently, Gary was Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Operations at Nch'ḵay̓ Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation. Prior to that Gary was Director, Human Resources with JJM Construction Ltd., in heavy civil and marine construction. Previously, he was Vice President Human Resources, with Paper Excellence, in pulp and paper, and Vice President Human Resources and Organizational Development with Baptist Housing, a BC Health Care Provider.
Gary holds a Master of Business Administration from Royal Roads University, and Honours Degree in HR Development and Bachelor of Arts Degree, both from the University of Johannesburg. He also holds Chartered Professional in HR and Society of HR Management, Senior Certified Professional designations.
As General Manager, Construction Taylor oversees TNDC’s day-to-day operations leading the Heavy Construction, Aggregates, Aviation, Estimating & Pre-Construction, Fleet Management, and Regional Operations. He is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, with health, safety and environment compliance, quality, and operational excellence.
A people focussed leader with strong business acumen, integrity and a commitment to deliver exceptional business results, Taylor has almost 20 years of diverse leadership experience. His knowledge spans heavy construction operations, estimating and business development, quality systems, labour relations, and health and safety.
Taylor joined TNDC in May 2023 as Pre-Construction / Estimating Manager. Prior to TNDC over a 15+ year period Taylor held progressively more senior leadership roles with Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems, Carlson Construction Group, and Brymark Installations Group. Taylor was responsible for building divisions, leading large-scale industrial projects, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Taylor holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation and a Business Administration Associate Certificate from British Columbia Institute of Technology. He is also working towards a Master of Business Administration at Simon Fraser University. Taylor has completed numerous training and professional development courses in leadership, health and safety, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
He is also an active volunteer with several community organizations giving back time and fundraising for health and wellness initiatives.
Anna-May is a financial executive and business leader with more than 10 years of professional experience in financial management, business leadership and corporate strategy, in private, public and government practice within large scale financial environments.
As Chief Financial Officer, Anna-May is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and reporting on TNDC’s financial activities, including financial budgeting, forecasting, and management, and leading the finance and accounting team.
Prior to TNDC, Anna-May spent several years in financial management and leadership positions, most recently with the Government of Northwest Territories as Executive Director. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer with Det’on Cho Management LP and Controller and Financial Planning Manager with Northwest Territories Housing Corporation.
Her extensive experience has fostered a vast understanding of working in the Northern environment and within the Indigenous businesses space. She has earned a reputation for building bridges and fostering effective relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
Embracing a strong commitment to life-long learning and education, Anna-May is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) through the University of Alberta.
She served as Vice-Chair of Chartered Professional Accountant of the Northwest Territories/Nunavut Governing Board and received the Early Achievement Award from Chartered Professional Accountants of the Northwest Territories/Nunavut.
Jamie is a Civil Engineering Technologist and holds a Certificate in Business Administration. He has been providing project and construction management services for mining, civil, environmental and building projects for more than 30 years.
Jamie has been serving as an Advisor to TNDC since 2022. He served on the TNDC Board of Directors from 2014 to 2022, including in Vice Chair and Chair positions, and served as TNDC's Managing Director from 2021-2022.
He is a Tahltan Band member from Stikine-Claw lineage and was born, raised and resides in Whitehorse, Yukon.
With 20 years of experience in brownfield and greenfield construction in the mining, oil & gas, and energy sectors on projects across Canada, Jennifer Hanak brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her position as Director of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) for TNDC.
In this leadership role, Jennifer is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining comprehensive health, safety and environmental programs to ensure the well-being of employees, protection of the environment, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Among her responsibilities is fostering a culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement, integrating HSE considerations into business planning and decision making, ensuring the successful maintenance of TNDC’s Certificate of Recognition, and ensuring TNDC’s HSE programs reflect Tahltan values.
Jennifer is an accomplished safety professional with progressive experience developing and implementing programs, leading teams, cultivating strong safety cultures and working with First Nation communities. A seasoned manager with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and community engagement, Jennifer brings comprehensive knowledge in project management, certification audit, incident investigation, contract management, mining, manufacturing, exploration and construction.
In addition to a diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment from the University of Victoria, Jennifer has taken numerous HSE management courses and holds various HSE certificates. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Saint Mary's University in Halifax. She is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).
Joey-Lee is an Indigenous human resource leadership professional with more than 15 years of experience working with non-profits, Indigenous governments, Indigenous education, and the construction industry. She has successfully built teams and structured the HR departments of agencies and organizations, developing processes and policies to align with the vision and mission.
As Director of HR, Joey-Lee leads the TNDC HR team in achieving the corporate strategies for the department, including recruitment and retention, performance management, safety, employee training and development.
Prior to TNDC, Joey-Lee served as Human Resources Director with E4C and held Director of Human Resources & Corporate Services and Human Resources Manager & Corporate Administration with Metis Nation of Alberta. She was also Director of Human Resources and Staff Development for Rupertsland Institute Alumni and Human Resources Manager for Legacy Automotive Group.
Joey-Lee holds a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, is a Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Phoenix.
She also serves on the board of ChillHR, a professional association for the HR sector and has been an Elected Representative for the New Dawn Métis Women’s Society. As a Métis person, she has published her HR perspective in the CPHR magazine.