Experience

CanBiocin Inc.

• Canada
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  CanBiocin produces species specific probiotics for animals. A key area of focus is companion animals. CanBiocin also provides food safety and food quality assurance laboratory services. CanBiocin developed, patented and help commercialize Micocin, a bacteriocin which inhibits the growth of Listeria monocytogenes (a common food borne pathogen). CanBiocin produces species specific probiotics for animals. A key area of focus is companion animals. CanBiocin also provides food safety and food quality assurance laboratory services. CanBiocin developed, patented and help commercialize Micocin, a bacteriocin which inhibits the growth of Listeria monocytogenes (a common food borne pathogen).



Royal Glenora Club

• Canada
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Director

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  The Royal Glenora Club is a private, member owned sports, recreation and social club located in the heart of Edmonton's river valley. The Royal Glenora Club is a private, member owned sports, recreation and social club located in the heart of Edmonton's river valley.



Grey Owl Investments Ltd.

• Canada

• Partner

  • 2000 - Present

  Private holding company with investments in a variety of businesses. Private holding company with investments in a variety of businesses.



A&H Steel Ltd.

• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Board Director, Chairman of the Board

  • Dec 2015 - Oct 2019

  A&H Steel Ltd. provides the Alberta construction industry with a reliable reinforcing (rebar) contractor. Operating for more than 40 years, A&H incorporates supply and installation together, offering its customers a complete package A&H Steel Ltd. provides the Alberta construction industry with a reliable reinforcing (rebar) contractor. Operating for more than 40 years, A&H incorporates supply and installation together, offering its customers a complete package



Venture West Veterinary Services Ltd.

• President

  • 1997 - Oct 2017

  Business consultant to North American livestock producers regarding animal health and production, business expansion/restructuring and market developmnet Business consultant to North American livestock producers regarding animal health and production, business expansion/restructuring and market developmnet



Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters

• Calgary, Alberta

• Board Director

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  Wholesale Sports is Canada's Outdoor Outfitter. With high quality gear and expert advice, Wholesale Sports provides all that you need to make the most of your outdoor adventures. Wholesale Sports has 13 locations across Western Canada. Wholesale Sports is Canada's Outdoor Outfitter. With high quality gear and expert advice, Wholesale Sports provides all that you need to make the most of your outdoor adventures. Wholesale Sports has 13 locations across Western Canada.



United Farmers of Alberta

• Calgary, Alberta

• Board Director

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

  Committees: 1. Enterprise Risk Management/Environmental Health & Safety 2. Strategic Advisory Committee Founded in 1909, UFA Co-operative Limited is an Alberta based agricultural co-operative with more than 120,000 members. With more than 1200 employees, UFA provides products, services and agricultural solutions to farmers, ranchers, members and commercial customers in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. With annual revenues exceeding 2 billion dollars, UFA continues to prosper and deliver on its core purpose of improving the economic and social well-being of its agricultural owners and their communities.



Waskesiu Foundation Inc.

• Waskesiu Lake, Prince Albert National Park

• Board Director

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  The Waskesiu Foundation is a charitable organization that supports recreational. social, cultural and environmental activities that enhance the Waskesiu experience:Funding in support of public recreational and cultural facilities that benefit the community as a whole: 1. Funding of environmental protection and enhancement work. 2. Assisting Parks Canada Agency to implement the Waskesiu Vegetation Mangement Plan 3. Assisting Parks Canada Agency to implement the Waskesiu Vegetation Mangement Plan



Landco Management

• Canada

• Managing Partner

  • 2005 - 2012

  Joint Venture Principal and Managing Partner. Led the identification, negotiation, purchase and management of a portfolio of farm properties in Saskatchewan, Canada. Actively nanaged > 20,000 acres of farm and ranch land over a wide geographic area. Primary point of contact for all land tenants; negotiated, documented and supervised all tenants. Realizing >200% return on investment from inception. Joint Venture Principal and Managing Partner. Led the identification, negotiation, purchase and management of a portfolio of farm properties in Saskatchewan, Canada. Actively nanaged > 20,000 acres of farm and ranch land over a wide geographic area. Primary point of contact for all land tenants; negotiated, documented and supervised all tenants. Realizing >200% return on investment from inception.



Viewtrak Technologies Inc

• Canada
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • 1999 - 2012

  Company co-founder. Jake captured and articulated a vision of individual animal lifetime production records similar to vehicle "Carfax" reports. The purpose of such an individual animal production recording and movement tracking system provides value to private and public sectors for reportable disease tracking as well as market focused, differentiated livestock production (for example antibiotic free beef). Viewtrak provides value to the livestock industry by providing systems and solutions to effectively capture and manage data across the food supply chain. The vision was crystallized by providing initial seed capital to found Viewtrak Technologies. Jake led and grew the company to 20+ employees and sales in excess of $4,000,000. With a business approach of acquisition, partnering and innovation, Viewtrak operations provide innovative solutions for the food supply chain serving cow calf producers, auction markets, feedlots and slaughter plants. Viewtrak is a recognized leader in the industry, conducting business in Canada, United States, Mexico, Western Europe and Asia. Jake has successfully attracted private equity and venture capital and has also successfully sourced funding from a variety of industry and government sources. Jake’s leadership resulted in Viewtrak Technologies Inc. being recognized by Profit 100 Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in Canada in 2010. Primary organizational responsibilities included: a) People b) Strategy c) Execution d) Cash Management



Cattle & Co. Investments Inc.

• Canada

• Co-CEO

  • 1999 - 2009

  Company co-founder. Raised capital and established operations as a “virtual” cattle feeding company involving feeder cattle procurement and feeding in custom feedlots across Western Canada Together with Co-CEO grew the business to be one of the largest cattle feeding companies in Canada and preferred cattle supplier to multinationals Cargill and Tyson Meats. Also established and operated Canadian supply chain for a highly profitable, US branded lean meat program supplying 18,000 head per year on a scheduled basis. Actively managed tens of millions of dollars of cattle inventory with primary responsibilities of production, animal health and data tracking.



Camrose Veterinary Group

• Canada

• Managing Partner

  • 1990 - 1997

  Multi-veterinarian, multi species veterinary practice located in Camrose, Alberta. Practice served high end livestock producers as well as companion animal clients. Jake provided preventative health and business management consulting to practice clientele. Multi-veterinarian, multi species veterinary practice located in Camrose, Alberta. Practice served high end livestock producers as well as companion animal clients. Jake provided preventative health and business management consulting to practice clientele.



Leduc Veterinary Hospital

• Canada

• Associate Veterinarian

  • Jul 1989 - Jul 1990

  Provided diagnostic and clinical treatments on an individual animal and herd basis. Provided diagnostic and clinical treatments on an individual animal and herd basis.



Dufferin Veterinary Services Ltd.

• Canada

• Associate Veterinarian

  • Jun 1988 - Jun 1989

  Provided diagnostic and clinical treatments on an individual animal and herd basis. Provided diagnostic and clinical treatments on an individual animal and herd basis.