Advisory Board Member

• Oct 2021 - Present

Partner

• Oct 2020 - Present

Partner to the Firm within the Financial Advisory Restructuring Practice and National Leader Indigenous Client Services. Jason is also leading the Indigenous Trust Services practice and will be a key member advancing Deloitte’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Partner to the Firm within the Financial Advisory Restructuring Practice and National Leader Indigenous Client Services. Jason is also leading the Indigenous Trust Services practice and will be a key member advancing Deloitte’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

President

• Mar 2019 - Present

Board Director

• Mar 2013 - Present

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund is a non-profit Aboriginal Financial Institution (AFI) providing commercial financing, leasing and business support services to Aboriginal entrepreneurs to establish, expand or acquire a business in remote, rural and urban communities in Northern Ontario. Role as a board director includes directing the long term strategy of the organization through policy development and planning, reviewing and evaluating the organizations performance and participating on the finance and loan committees. Show less

Professional Trustee

• Jul 2017 - Mar 2022

Appointed as professional trustee of the board of directors, governed policies and community programs related to growing a $15.3 million investment portfolio for the First Nation. Active board involvement to review and approve annual budgets and audits for the trust while adhering to the settlement agreement. Appointed as professional trustee of the board of directors, governed policies and community programs related to growing a $15.3 million investment portfolio for the First Nation. Active board involvement to review and approve annual budgets and audits for the trust while adhering to the settlement agreement.

Director Board of Directors

• Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

MDI is a 100% First Nations owned partnership between Ginoogaming First Nation (GFN), Aroland First Nation (AFN), and Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek First Nation (AZA. The company will focus on economic opportunities associated with the Greenstone Gold Mines project. MDI is a 100% First Nations owned partnership between Ginoogaming First Nation (GFN), Aroland First Nation (AFN), and Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek First Nation (AZA. The company will focus on economic opportunities associated with the Greenstone Gold Mines project.

CEO

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2020

Responsible for the global, strategic and operational management of Agoke Development Corporation Limited Partnership (ADLP) and its subsidiaries. Support the development and implementation of business strategic plans, protocols, agreements and approaches aligned with ADLP’s interests to achieve consistent and effective engagement with First Nation partners. Achievements and Assignments: • Led in the development of a historic forestry agreement between ADLP and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for enhanced forest management responsibilities of the Ogoki Forest Management Unit; • Developed joint ventures to secure over $1 million in competitive government contracts for the annual reports, annual work schedules and the authoring of the next 10-year forest management plan 2020-2030; • Led in negotiating the Crown Road Construction and Maintenance Agreement and forest resource licenses with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources ensuring compliance with best practices and industry standards; • Managed and administered the provincial road funding and the trust account for three (3) consecutive years with an annual budget of approximately $600,000; • Led in the promotion, selling and negotiating of wood fibre resulting in business agreements with consuming mills; • Project managed feasibility studies and developed business plans for harvesting, logging, forest management and bio-fuel and energy generation. Show less

General Manager

• Sep 2012 - May 2018

Responsible for managing the international business for six (6) remote tourism lodges in Northwestern Ontario. Developed organizational policies, business plans and budgets, secured financing, and managed transportation, procurement and supply chain processes. Appointed to the NCOA board of directors as Secretary and Treasurer, led in the turnaround of several profit/loss scenarios and cost control procedures. Reduced business operator debt by 50% in 3 years and increased profit margins to record highs ranging from 15-18% per annum Show less

Economic Development Director

• Sep 2011 - May 2018

Led as the Economic Development Advisor and Program Manager in charge of facilitating department development, planning initiatives, and identifying and fostering member First Nation economic development opportunities. Managed and administered federal and provincial government funding, supervised staff of five (5) employees, develop proposals for capacity building programs, and provided expert advice to member First Nation organizations, businesses and individuals. Coordinated and advised the several committees, Achievements and Assignments: • Secured over $100 million in capital and project funding for Matawa Tribal Council and the nine (9) member First Nations; • Led the Broadband Working Group and six (6) member First Nations to secure the largest investment in Ontario’s history of $31 million for the construction of a next generation fibre to the home network, total estimated project cost $69 million; • Led in managing the Regional Tourism Strategic Planning Project entitled Spirit of the Blue Forest that has the potential for $90 million investment over the next 20 years attracting over 20,000 unique visitors per year; • Established the first Indigenous Energy Planning Committee to interface with the Ontario Ministry of Energy, secured over game changing renewable energy assessment project for micro-grid development; • Developed a unique entrepreneurship training and community outreach program, secured over $1.2 million in grant funding and established a $560,000 equity fund; • Assisted member First Nations in economic planning and corporate capacity building initiatives including regional business incubation of the Minawshyn Development Corp, Rapid Lynx Telecommunications GP, Agoke Development Corp GP, Agoke Lumber GP, and Ginoogam Development Corp GP. Show less

Council Member and Marketing Coach

• Mar 2013 - Jun 2017

Ensure one-to-one pre and post-employment supports in the form of business communications and sector specific workplace coaching to Sales and Marketing Connections program participants. It is understood that upon completion of this process, participants will demonstrate improvement in their ability to: adapt to workplace culture; maintain employment; and/or, secure development and promotional opportunities within their organization. The Marketing Coach will provide the following services: • One-to-one sector-specific document editing via email, or in-person, specific to: proposal writing; sales or marketing presentations; contract preparation; and/or, report writing. • One-to-one business communications and workplace coaching via email, in-person or telephone, specific to: occupational terminology; conducting effective negotiations; prospecting and building relationships (sales calls); developing and maintaining a sales funnel; networking; conflict resolution; preparing and delivering effective presentations or proposals (for interview and/or on-the-job purposes); and/or, developing a marketing plan in the context of the Canadian market. Show less

Marketing Development Officer, Special Events

• Mar 2007 - Oct 2011

Primarily responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of a three (3) year marketing campaign to raise awareness of the Alzheimer Society, Alzheimer’s disease and the 10 Warning Signs to mitigate the long-term impacts of the degenerative disease. Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies for public relations, advertising, special events, and direct marketing. Achievements and Assignments: • Marketing program implementing contributed to an increase in awareness of the Alzheimer Society by (15%) and programs and services by (19%); • Increased clients by a remarkable (303%), donation revenue by (177%), major gift revenue by (61%), and fundraising revenue by (34%); • Assisted in the recruitment of over 500 volunteers; • Appointed to the Provincial Planning Group and as the organizational spokesperson and acting executive director. Show less

Senior Consultant

• Jun 2006 - May 2011

Worked with Economic Development Officer on various assignments relating to economic development, energy generation, forestry development, website development and media relations. Assisted with financial management and book keeping duties. Worked with Economic Development Officer on various assignments relating to economic development, energy generation, forestry development, website development and media relations. Assisted with financial management and book keeping duties.

Senior Marketing Consultant

• 2007 - 2007

Devise internet marketing plan including strategies and tactics for the launch of new web portal for Wawatay News. Devise internet marketing plan including strategies and tactics for the launch of new web portal for Wawatay News.

Finance Manager

• 2004 - 2006