Meet Our Experts


CTO
Garrett Whitworth, PhD, PChem
Post Doctorate, Biochemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Garrett has 20 years of experience in research and technology development. Work over the last 6 years with Academic Researchers, First Nations and Industrial partners on projects ranging from carbon sequestration, environmental analysis, industrial waste remediation, in agriculture, and forestry. At the Innovatree Carbon Group Garrett has been focused on innovative carbon sequestration and climate adaptation.

COO
Darcy Lebourdais, RPF
Darcy completed his degree in 2011. His experience spans 18+ years working in the forest. Which includes multidisciplinary focus in wildfire, silviculture, timber development, First Nations cultural assessments and environmental monitoring. He is a member of the Secwépemc Nation in the southern interior of British Columbia. He has a unique skillset that finds synergies between traditional and cultural knowledge with western science approaches. He has been fortunate to enjoy what our amazing landscape has to offer.

Director of Business Operations
Jeff Braisher
Jeff has 8 years experience leading industry-based research and development with a focus on livestock tracking technology that encompassed manufacturing techniques, polymer testing and analysis. With additional experience in field trials and environmental waste product reclamation and re-use. Jeff’s educational background in financial risk management, derivatives, capital markets and risk-based algorithms led to his successful leadership of several industry/academic collaborative projects. Through those collaborations, Jeff was able to successfully demonstrate how complex industrial problems can be solved with the help of academic expertise and research

Director of Forestry Operations
Tanner Lebourdais, RPF
Bachelor of Natural Resource Science, Thompson Rivers University
Tanner completed his degree in 2011. His experience spans 18+ years working in the forest. He is a member of the Secwépemc Nation in the southern interior of British Columbia. The blend of his field experience, cultural knowledge and quest for innovation brings new ideas and perspectives to every project. His ability to see hidden opportunities has been an asset to the team and local communities.

Head of Software and Data
Jackson Baron, MSc.
Jackson Baron is Head of Software Development and Data at Innovatree Carbon Group, where he applies expertise in remote sensing and machine learning to environmental challenges across the resource sector. He holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science and has built his career developing solutions in Forest Intelligence, real-world modeling and rendering, and data analysis. At Innovatree, his work centers on carbon sequestration mapping and modeling, leveraging big data and automation to support wide-area forest analysis and data-driven decision-making in service of the company's climate-focused mission.

Indigenous Partnerships and Business Development Lead
Martin Whitney
Martin grew up Tk'emlups te Secwepemc territory and spent most of his time in the interior enjoying what nature has to offer. He is passionate about community and brings that passion into his role. He has outstanding communication skills and is a valuable member of communications team. He is currently assisting in coordination of indigenous monitors to provide traditional and cultural insights to resource and infrastructure projects.