Faculty

The I-ACE programs are taught by our instructors that include distinguished university professors, 
successful entrepreneurs, and community members.
 
 
 
Dan Nesbitt
Leap Botanicals, Mind Body Leadership
Graham Brown
Gustavson School of Business
Dave McKeever
Coast Mountain College
Greg Martin
Where the Head Goes Performance System, Mind Body Leadership, Integrity Arts
Brock Smith
Gustavson School of Business
 
Rick Cotton
Gustavson School of Business
 
Francois Bastien
Gustavson School of Business
 
Tommy Child
Gustavson School of Business
 
Christian Van Buskirk
Gustavson School of Business
 
Cory Stephens
Gustavson School of Business
 
Chanze Gamble
Gustavson School of Business
 
Bonnie Young-Mercer
Gustavson School of Business
 
Patrick Shannon
InnoNative
Dr. Brent Mainprize
I-ACE Co-Founder and Program Director
Director, Executive Programs Indigenous Initiatives
Gustavson School of Business
Chris Graham
Gustavson School of Business
Mark Bridge
Gustavson School of Business
Mia Maki
Gustavson School of Business
Todd Dunlop
RingPartner, BetaStreet
Douglas Stuart
Gustavson School of Business
Scott Van Dyk
Coast Mountain College
Jazz Chodak
Gustavson School of Business
Fraser Earl
Gustavson School of Business
Zandra Ross
Gustavson School of Business
Tricia Thomas
Gustavson School of Business
Vivien Corwin
Gustavson School of Business
David Try
Coast Mountain College
Heather Ranson
Gustavson School of Business
Mark Colgate
Gustavson School of Business
Dana Moaraes
Haida Gwaii
Evan Van Dyk
Coast Mountain College
Destinée Barrow
Sharing Circle Programs
Suhdir Nair
Gustavson School of Business
Kimball Ketsa
Gustavson School of Business
Denise Young
Gustavson School of Business

Program Leaders

Our programs would not be possible without the hard work of our program managers. They oversee the program and ensure it runs smoothly.
 
Dr. Brent Mainprize
I-ACE Co-Founder and Program Director
Director, Executive Programs Indigenous Initiatives
Gustavson School of Business
Cory Stephens
Program Manager & Learning Enhancement Officer
Northwest I-ACE
Debra Tamagi
Program Manager 
Lakes Division I-ACE
Fraser Earl
Program Manager 
Haida Owned and Operated
Tricia Thomas
Program Manager
Halalt I-ACE
Tommy Child
Program Manager & Learning Enhancement Officer
Northwest I-ACE

Business Plan Coaches

 
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Arthur Mercer

Tseax Development Group Ltd

Curtis Young-Mercer

Tseax Development Group Ltd

Jaymie Campbell

White Otter Design Co.
We have a talented and experienced group of business professionals to guide you through the business planning development process.
 
 

Administration

The programs are administered by faculty members that include distinguished university professors, 
successful entrepreneurs, and community members.
 
 
 
Dr. Brent Mainprize
I-ACE Co-Founder and Program Director
Gustavson School of Business
Kirstin Leary
Senior Client Service Specialist Gustavson School of Business International & Indigenous Programs
Jacquie Ridley
CEO TRICORP
Nicole Wallace
Associate Director Gustavson School of Business International & Indigenous Program, Executive Programs
Charmaine Stack
Director, Executive Programs Administration
Gustavson School of Business
Daryl Hong
Client Service Specialist, Executive Programs Gustavson School of Business

Mentors

During the mentorship portion of the program, students are connected with business professionals and educators that will help guide them through the next steps of starting and operating a business. 

Bonita Kay Summers
Spirit Kelowna Wellness
LD-ACE Mentor

Suzanne Methot
Author
NW-ACE Mentor
 

Dwayne Simeon

Artist
LD-ACE Mentor
 

Sam Mitchell

Audio Engineer
LD-ACE Mentor
 

Erica Ryan Gilin Jaad
Eri-Cut & Nailed
NW-ACE Mentor

Don
Copper Cayuse Outfitters
NW-ACE Mentor

Susan Keenan

ANTCO
LD-ACE Mentor
 

Sharon Bond

Kekuli Cafe
LD-ACE Mentor
 

Tony Reda

Copper Cayuse Outfitters
NW-ACE Mentor
 

Terry Kuzma

New Relationship Trust
NW-ACE Mentor
 

Joe Doyle

Donut King
LD-ACE Mentor
 

Maylia Janzen

Mentor Entrepreneur
LD-ACE Mentor
 

Joseph Tewanee

Tewanee Consulting Group Ltd
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 

Wesley Hiller

Studio 3 Salon Spa
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 

Rachel Humphrey

Indoor Playgrounds International
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 

Donna Diana

Donna's Kitchen and Catering
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 

Dorothy Grant

Dorothy Grant Ltd.
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 

Theresa Corky Larsen Jonasson

Author
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 

Nola Dibski

Inter-Faith Bridging Project
LD-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 

Jennifer Manuel

Author
LD-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 

Julie John

Eagle Eye Gifts
LD-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 

Debbie Bell

Bell First Aid
LD-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 
 

Barb Bonnough

Velocity Training
LD-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hayley Read

Up With Art
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 
 

Lucy Praught

Spirit Strategies Ltd.
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Jim Gristwood

Haisla Taxi
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Dan George

Four Directions Management Services Ltd.
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Brad Vennard

NWCC Culinary Arts Instructor and Chef
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Linda Parker

Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse Ltd.
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Neil Belanger

Coastal West Consulting
NW-ACE Mentor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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