Our Team
Meet the people who make it all happen.
Leadership
President & Co-owner
Jody McInnes, BSc
A natural born entrepreneur, Jody has a keen ability to recognize opportunities for business growth and development. His creative approach to problem solving provides a solid foundation for leading the team at Stillwater Consulting. Since the company's inception in 2012, Jody has managed projects ranging from $5,000 to $5 million and created a preferred model for industry training.
Favourite SW Value: Act With Purpose
Co-owner
Amy McInnes, RCC
Leading the Stillwater team in strategic planning, governance and culture building initiatives, Amy provides vision and direction for the company with her straightforward, relational leadership style. With a Masters in Counselling, she also applies her extensive knowledge in the field of Psychology to building and maintaining a healthy work culture at Stillwater Consulting.
Favourite SW Value: Act With Purpose
Program Director
Aaron Byng-Hall, RFT
Aaron is a Registered Forest Technologist, an ISA Certified Arborist and an ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor. With 22 years of combined experience in natural resource management and arboriculture, his extensive expertise perfectly compliments Stillwater's training activities and helps to build further capacity into the future.
Favourite SW Value: Achieve More Together
Program Director
Dylan Oosterveld, MSW, RCSW
Dylan is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with people and communities across Canada. Dylan has held high level leadership positions in both small and large organizations, leading teams of 2-50 employees and coaching managers to maximize their skills and effectiveness. He has also helped thousands of students embrace their strengths and successfully bring about positive change in their lives.
Favourite SW Value: Honourable
Our People
Office Administrator
Carrie Sparks
Carrie takes charge of all office administration, bookkeeping and data entry for Stillwater and our affiliated companies. Her experience in various office settings as a bookkeeper and administrator for more than 20 years makes her an integral part of our team.
Favourite SW Value: Achieve More Together
Senior Program Coordinator
Matt Ferguson, BTM
Through his easy rapport with program participants and instructors, and his supportive, adaptable personality, Matt helps to ensure that Stillwater delivers consistent, quality programming for each of our training intakes. Matt has a Bachelor of Tourism Management and certification/training in every forestry module we teach, which also makes him a fantastic instructor for several of the courses offered by Stillwater.
Favourite SW Value: Innovation
Design & Marketing Specialist
Haley Fidler, BDes
With seamless execution, Haley creates resilient business solutions with conceptual graphic design. With a Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design and broad experience in both corporate and freelance work, Haley has a diverse portfolio that provides her with the competency to develop sustainable solutions for projects of any size.
Favourite SW Value: Act With Purpose
Forestry Economic Development & Relations Manager
Klay Tindall, RPF
As a Registered Professional Forester, Klay oversees Stillwater’s training operations and industry partnerships in the coastal region of BC. In addition to his role with Stillwater Consulting, Klay also works for Lil’wat Forestry Ventures where he puts his Advanced Leadership certificate from UBC’s Sauder School of Business to good use pursuing his passion for creating meaningful employment in the forestry industry.
Favourite SW Value: Innovation
Marketing Specialist
Julie Taylor, BBA
Julie has cultivated her own unique mix of marketing expertise through her passion for brand creation, her entrepreneurial spirit and a business degree. During her 15+ years in marketing roles, she has worked extensively with educational institutions, government-adjacent industries and as a freelancer of brand and website design. Julie is passionate about helping small businesses succeed through thoughtful branding and results-focused solutions.
Favourite SW Value: Raise The Bar
Program Coordinator
Kelly Halverson, BSc
After receiving her Bachelor of Biology from the University of Jamestown, Kelly began her career working for not-for-profit organizations delivering educational programs to youth throughout British Columbia and Washington State. Kelly's outdoor and environmental experience, education and enthusiasm are a welcome addition to the Stillwater team.
Favourite SW Value: Raise The Bar
Program Coordinator
Alex Von Gëyer
With a profound understanding of forestry and fire suppression techniques, Alex is a graduated forest technician from the Natural Resources and Forestry Technology program at College of New Caledonia and third-year wildland firefighter, soon entering her fourth year. As the Program Coordinator for our Prince George region, Alex is dedicated to guiding students through the complexities of forestry education, instilling in them a sense of responsibility towards the natural world and inspiring them to become future leaders in conservation efforts.
Favourite SW Value: Act With Purpose