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Our Team

Experienced leadership with deep roots in wildfire protection and innovation

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Leadership Team

 

Don Hallett

Founder, President & Chief Technology Officer

A two time childhood evacuee from wildfires, Don has spent more than 10 years designing and developing wildfire suppression technology. Don spent 20+ years developing and leading quality programs for large scale field construction projects and is a certified welding inspector.

 

Dale Hansen

Vice President

Dale grew up on a ranch in southern Alberta and has co-founded several manufacturing and supply companies active in Canada, USA, S. America, Middle East, Africa, China experience and contact base.

 

Rolf Wenzel

Chief Executive Officer

Rolf has over 30 years experience co-founding and growing high tech and manufacturing enterprises.  He is an avid hiker and mountain biker and is passionate about protecting wildlands.

Dave Anderson

Business Development

Since graduating from Notre Dame College and the University of Guelph, Dave has 20 years experience in new technology marketing and business development in the energy sector.  Dave played junior hockey and is an active community and alumni association volunteer.

Our Advisors: Expert Guidance in Wildfire Defense & Manufacturing

 

Brian McIntosh

Wildfire Operations

Former BC Wildfire Superintendent, over 500 career wildfires, Type 1 Plans Section Chief, Type 1 Fire Behaviour Specialist – 11+ years wildfire consulting including Australia, Argentina, USA, Indonesia

Cecil Hassard

Manufacturing 

Originally a smokejumper, developed mobile wildfire suppression systems. CEO of Rangler Manufacturing, a specialty engineering and manufacturing company with worldwide customer base.

Pat Guidera

Wildfire Operations

Registered Professional Forester, twice director of Alberta Assoc. of Forest Professionals, Alberta Forest Superintendent S.E. Slopes, Fire Boss II designation with numerous frontline wildfire experiences.

Patty Miller

Human Resources

20+ years in recruitment, C-Level HR and organizational performance advisory, executive coaching, with an international client base.

 

William Noko

Business Development, E. Canada & Europe

Halifax based lawyer and international trade specialist with extensive contact base in Europe. 


Leadership Team
 


Our Advisors:
Expert Guidance in Wildfire
Defense & Manufacturing
 

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