Paul Griffiths Scientific Advisor Biography Paul holds a PhD in karst science earned through his studies via the University of Nova Gorica’s Karstology program at the Karst Research Institute in Slovenia, named the UNESCO Chair for Karst Education in 2014. The subject of his doctoral research was BC’s karst management framework. His post-secondary education began…
Carol Ramsey Scientific Advisor Biography Carol Ramsey has worked full time in the field of karst resource management since 2005. She completed her PhD in karst science (karstology) through studies at the Karst Research Institute in Postojna, Slovenia in 2015. In addition to assisting in karst inventory and assessment projects throughout BC, Carol has served…
Adrian Hickin Scientific Advisor Biography As head of the British Columbia Geological Survey, Adrian directs the research activities of the Survey and oversees its mandate to provide geoscientific information for informed decision making and investment in BC mineral resources. Adrian has been the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources’ Chief Geologist since 2017…
Al Kangas Geopark Chair Biography Allan Kangas graduated from Queen’s University as a Mining Engineer in 1981 and has been a resident of Tumbler Ridge since 1985 when he joined the Quintette mine. His work experience includes progressive duties with Teck Corp at the Quintette and Bullmoose mines till 2006 when he joined Western Canadian…
Murray Smith Vice President Biography I came to Tumbler Ridge in 1989 planning on staying for two years. Thirty years and four children later I am still here. TR turned out to be as wonderful place to raise kids. For 25 of those years I taught Social Studies, History and Earth Science at the local…
Kristen Holmlund Treasurer Biography Bio Coming Soon!
Greg Halseth Scientific Advisor Biography Greg Halseth is a Professor in the Geography Program at UNBC, where he is also the Canada Research Chair in Rural and Small Town Studies, and the founder and Co-Director of the UNBC Community Development Institute. His research examines regional development processes, rural and small town community development, and community…
Biography Stephen T. Johnston graduated with a B.Sc. in Geology from McGill University and completed an M.Sc. and Ph.D. at the University of Alberta in structural geology and tectonics. He has worked in exploration and development for Shell Canada Ltd.; as a geologist for the British Columbia and Yukon Geological surveys; and as a professor…