The foundation of Trace is our people, led by our Partner Team. At Trace, we define a “Partner” as employees critical to the long-term success and survival of the firm. Without the Partners, there is no Trace. The Partner Team is built on a foundation of trust and transparency and has grown from our two co-founders of Rhonda and Darrell to over 30 of the most caring and genuine people in our industry.

Darrell Haight, B.Sc., P.Ag., <br />Co-founder and CEO
Darrell Haight, B.Sc., P.Ag.,
Co-founder and CEO
Rhonda Smith, B.Sc., ICD.D, <br />Co-founder and Executive Chair
Rhonda Smith, B.Sc., ICD.D,
Co-founder and Executive Chair
<div class="vcenter">Anela Baig, B.Sc., P.Geo., <br /><span>Division Manager, British Columbia</span> </div>
Anela Baig, B.Sc., P.Geo.,
Division Manager, British Columbia
<div class="vcenter">Ardis Oleksyn, B.A.I.E.M., A.Sc.T., C.E.T., <br /><span>Senior Project Manager</span> </div>
Ardis Oleksyn, B.A.I.E.M., A.Sc.T., C.E.T.,
Senior Project Manager
<div class="vcenter">Caitlin Park, B.Sc., P.Ag., <br /><span>Division Manager, Edmonton</span> </div>
Caitlin Park, B.Sc., P.Ag.,
Division Manager, Edmonton
<div class="vcenter">Bart Kenneway, B.A.E.M., R.T. (Ag.), <br /><span>Environmental Scientist</span> </div>
Bart Kenneway, B.A.E.M., R.T. (Ag.),
Environmental Scientist
<div class="vcenter">Carlene Schmidt, B.Sc., P.Ag., <br /><span>Principal, Special Projects</span> </div>
Carlene Schmidt, B.Sc., P.Ag.,
Principal, Special Projects
<div class="vcenter">Brendan Skoreyko, <br /><span>Director, Information Technology</span> </div>
Brendan Skoreyko,
Director, Information Technology
<div class="vcenter">Casey Vandenberg, B.Sc., <br /><span>Senior GIS Analyst</span> </div>
Casey Vandenberg, B.Sc.,
Senior GIS Analyst
<div class="vcenter">Chris Tenszen, B.Sc., P.Ag., <br /><span>Practice Area Lead, Reclamation and Restoration</span> </div>
Chris Tenszen, B.Sc., P.Ag.,
Practice Area Lead, Reclamation and Restoration
<div class="vcenter">Corey Shilliday, B.Sc., P.Ag., <br /><span>Division Manager, Lethbridge</span> </div>
Corey Shilliday, B.Sc., P.Ag.,
Division Manager, Lethbridge
<div class="vcenter">Curtis Forsyth, MBA, <br /><span>Vice President, Strategy and Business Development</span> </div>
Curtis Forsyth, MBA,
Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
<div class="vcenter">Eric Van Gaalen, M.Sc., P.Ag. (AB&SK), <br /><span>Principal Scientist</span> </div>
Eric Van Gaalen, M.Sc., P.Ag. (AB&SK),
Principal Scientist
<div class="vcenter">Evan Tuck, B.Sc., RPF, <br /><span>Director, Alberta and British Columbia Region</span> </div>
Evan Tuck, B.Sc., RPF,
Director, Alberta and British Columbia Region
<div class="vcenter">Grant Walsom, B.A.Sc., P.Eng., QP, <br /><span>Principal Engineer</span> </div>
Grant Walsom, B.A.Sc., P.Eng., QP,
Principal Engineer
<div class="vcenter">Jacqueline Gorman, M.Sc., P.Geo., GPC.D, <br /><span>Director, Technical</span> </div>
Jacqueline Gorman, M.Sc., P.Geo., GPC.D,
Director, Technical
<div class="vcenter">Jan Quinlan, M.Sc., P.Ag., <br /><span>Principal Scientist</span> </div>
Jan Quinlan, M.Sc., P.Ag.,
Principal Scientist
<div class="vcenter">Jason Hampson, B.Sc., P.Ag., <br /><span>Principal Scientist</span> </div>
Jason Hampson, B.Sc., P.Ag.,
Principal Scientist
<div class="vcenter">Jon Gudmundsson, B.A.I.E.M., A.Sc.T. (SK), C.E.T. (AB), <br /><span>Director, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Region</span> </div>
Jon Gudmundsson, B.A.I.E.M., A.Sc.T. (SK), C.E.T. (AB),
Director, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Region
<div class="vcenter">Kelly Lohnes, B.A., CPHR, <br /><span>Director, Human Resources</span> </div>
Kelly Lohnes, B.A., CPHR,
Director, Human Resources
<div class="vcenter">Kirk Elliott, R.T. (Ag.), <br /><span>Director, HSQ (health, safety, and quality)</span> </div>
Kirk Elliott, R.T. (Ag.),
Director, HSQ (health, safety, and quality)
<div class="vcenter">Lois Miller, MBA, <br /><span>Principal, Social and Governance Advisory</span> </div>
Lois Miller, MBA,
Principal, Social and Governance Advisory
<div class="vcenter">Michael Lakustiak, B.A.Sc., P.Eng., <br /><span>Principal Environmental Engineer</span> </div>
Michael Lakustiak, B.A.Sc., P.Eng.,
Principal Environmental Engineer
<div class="vcenter">Maddy Bolton, M.Sc., P.Biol., <br /><span>Environmental Scientist</span> </div>
Maddy Bolton, M.Sc., P.Biol.,
Environmental Scientist
<div class="vcenter">Michael Lupart, B.Sc., P.Ag., P.Biol., <br /><span>Division Manager, Calgary</span> </div>
Michael Lupart, B.Sc., P.Ag., P.Biol.,
Division Manager, Calgary
<div class="vcenter">Mark Patzer, M.Sc., P.Biol., <br /><span>Environmental Scientist</span> </div>
Mark Patzer, M.Sc., P.Biol.,
Environmental Scientist
<div class="vcenter">Michelle Heffernan, B.Sc., P.Ag., <br /><span>Senior Environmental Scientist</span> </div>
Michelle Heffernan, B.Sc., P.Ag.,
Senior Environmental Scientist
<div class="vcenter">Mike Cormier, P.Tech., <br /><span>Senior Project Manager</span> </div>
Mike Cormier, P.Tech.,
Senior Project Manager
<div class="vcenter">Monique Wismer, M.Sc., MBA, PAg, EP, <br /><span>Director of Sustainability</span> </div>
Monique Wismer, M.Sc., MBA, PAg, EP,
Director of Sustainability
<div class="vcenter">Nick Swanlund, M.Sc., P.Biol., <br /><span>Team Lead, Real Estate and Development</span> </div>
Nick Swanlund, M.Sc., P.Biol.,
Team Lead, Real Estate and Development
<div class="vcenter">Pamela Cameron, B.A.Sc., P.Eng., QP<sub>RA</sub>, <br /><span>Director, Ontario Region</span> </div>
Pamela Cameron, B.A.Sc., P.Eng., QPRA,
Director, Ontario Region
<div class="vcenter">Sean Maloney, P.L. (Geo.), <br /><span>Senior Environmental Scientist</span> </div>
Sean Maloney, P.L. (Geo.),
Senior Environmental Scientist
<div class="vcenter">Peter May, MBA, MEDes, P.Biol., CRSP, ABCP, <br /><span>Partner and Practice Area Lead, Organizational Resilience</span> </div>
Peter May, MBA, MEDes, P.Biol., CRSP, ABCP,
Partner and Practice Area Lead, Organizational Resilience
<div class="vcenter">Sylvain Bordenave, Ph.D., P.Biol., <br /><span>Practice Area Lead, Remediation and Risk</span> </div>
Sylvain Bordenave, Ph.D., P.Biol.,
Practice Area Lead, Remediation and Risk
<div class="vcenter">Rob Anderson, B.Sc., P.Ag., <br /><span>Vice President, Projects</span> </div>
Rob Anderson, B.Sc., P.Ag.,
Vice President, Projects

what our clients are saying

“We like Trace. We like Ron, we like Nick, and we like the relationships we’ve built on our projects with them. They have a suite of services that cover the ecological and environmental, and they have demonstrated that they understand what needs to be done, aren’t doing unnecessary work, and they make sure it gets done. Ron told me that the Trace motto is to 'consult better.' This motto is reflected in the service they provide.”

Clark | Qualico Communities

“I appreciate Trace’s candidness, honesty, and straightforwardness. The communication is strong, they are always professional, and they stay on point. They’re good at what they do and are always available when I need them.”

Confidential Client

“Trace provides a level of personal service that we don’t get from other companies. We get straightforward, open communication with Project Managers, including frequent touch-points. Trace always does what they say they are going to do.”

Neil Reid | Midstream Energy Client

“I choose Trace because of their expertise and clarity on what they will deliver, and my trust in them. We share similar values of honesty and communication. They’re very thoughtful in what they do and their expertise is very appreciated. Nothing they do or say leaves you scratching your head.”

Warn Franklin | works with Ron at Trace

“I value our relationship with Trace and can see it continuing into the future.  Having a third party come in to do environmental inspections is very helpful and gives added focus on areas that might otherwise be neglected due to the busy nature of the business. Trace's expertise in the Environmental Consultant field helps keep NorSask on a path of continuous improvement. We very much appreciate the proactive approach that Trace takes to meet our needs.”

Kelly | NorSask