Mike is the Director, Environment and Sustainability at WaterSMART Solutions Ltd.  He leads and manages teams under multiple lines of business to support company growth.  He manages, develops, and supports projects related to sustainable industrial development, natural resource management, water use, and environmental concerns in public and various private sectors including agriculture, oil and gas, oil sands, power production, and forestry.  Mike’s background is in environmental science, sustainable development, hydrology, agriculture, climate change assessment and impacts, risk management, and in government and Indigenous relations. Mike received his Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Environmental Science and his Master of Science with a concentration in Hydrology from the University of Lethbridge.

Mike is a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) in the practice areas of Environmental Impact Assessment and Mitigation Planning and Water Resources Planning and Management and registered as an Environmental Professional (EP) with the ECO Canada Certification Program. He provides decision and policy support for government, municipalities, and various industry sectors through collaborative processes. Mike serves on the Board of Directors for Inside Education, is an Advisory Board Member for the Alliance for Water Stewardship North America and sits on the Alberta Chamber of Resources Responsible Development Committee. Mike has previously served on the Board of Directors for the Bow River Basin Council, a Planning Member of the Water Policy Group for the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, and the Environment and Natural Resources Committee for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.