Rene Pelletier

Rene is the founder and principal of Headwaters Results Group. He combines more than 25 years of business experience with graduate studies in leadership and team dynamics to bring winning programs and services to Headwaters clients. He is well equipped as a workplace practitioner based on his work as leader, manager, wildland guide, educator, senior business development executive, and consultant. Rene has acquired valuable organizational and leadership knowledge in several private sector industries including; oil & gas, telecom, staffing, aviation, eco-tourism, agriculture, consulting, education and retail. He currently serves as a faculty member at The Banff Centre. A learner-centred educator with a passion for the improvement of today's workplace, Rene delivers value by closely matching Headwater's abilities with his client's unique needs.

Lorissa Pelletier

Lorissa has worked as a dedicated human resources professional for a large multi-national organization and delivering front-end service in financial services organizations. Managing and supporting expatriates, administering policies and procedures, counseling, and supporting and educating staff has equipped Lorissa with a huge capacity for the care, support, and service of others. A gifted facilitator with infectious enthusiasm for people and for life makes Lorissa a treat to be around. She is also a farm girl and no stranger to hard work. Her three daughters think she is the best mom in the world, and her husband agrees.

Andre Mamprin

Andre Mamprin is richly experienced in leadership development. Before co-creating The Next Institute, Andre served as Director of Leadership Development at The Banff Centre one of Canada's premier centres for leadership - where he led a renewal of their many leadership development programs. He was instrumental in the design and delivery of leadership and organizational development programs for a wide range of clients. Andre was co-architect of The Leadership Lab™ exploring issues of organizational leadership worldwide. Andre earned a Masters Degree in Leadership and Knowledge Management and is an interdisciplinary thinker and creative visionary with a keen ability to analyze and apply a systems approach to a host of strategic issues.

Dr. Bernie Potvin

Bernie is a senior leader, professor, author and consultant. He brings deep care, respect and experience to his development of leaders and teams. His professional and development work has spanned the globe, including work in The Dominican Republic, Kenya, Guatemala, Indonesia, China, England, Zambia, South Africa and Columbia. A dedicated life-long learner, Bernie earned a PhD and is currently in a Doctor of Ministry program. His expertise in program design and experience as superintendent, professor, educator, consultant, writer and lecturer allows him to draw on both theory and practice when working with leaders, teams and organizations.

Alan De Kluyver

When Al is not bringing the best out of Headwater's program participants, he is a firefighter with the City of Calgary. His work ethic, commitment to community, outdoor skills and leadership qualities helped him to get there. Al is the founder of Pneuma Outdoor Ministries and a first aid instructor with Emergency Medical responder credentials. He is a visionary, a talented craftsman and has been a competitive mountain biker. Al brings a spark to the programs he is involved with and a joy for life that engages those around him.

Colin Sheldon

Colin is an experienced business owner and consultant with a background in the oil & gas and high tech industries. He cofacilitates many of headwater's Learning Adventure programs. Colin also plies his business and creative talent working in film and television production through his own company, Perfect Pictures. He can capture both still images and video footage of Headwater's programs for our clients that wish to have their experience live on within their organization.

Jeremy Allan

Jeremy is an experienced and enthusiastic outdoorsman that has served as an instructor and leader of adventure-based programs for both experienced and inexperienced youth and adults. He co-facilitates many of our outdoor Learning Adventures and his care for people combined with his technical prowess helps to ensure the safety of our participants. Jeremy's graduate degree is in geomatics so he is pretty handy to have around when we are out playing with GPSs and compasses!

Dr. Stephen Hobbs

Educator, learner, leader, writer, author, facilitator, entrepreneur and world traveler describe Dr. Stephen Hobbs. Stephen's experience spans over 25 years and six continents, as teacher, manager, coach and consultant within the corporate and nonprofit sectors. His expertise in instructing and facilitating personal and group/team learning, combined with his background in research and savvy writing skills enables Stephen to influence the lives of thousands. Stephen has taught and facilitated courses through Mount Royal College, University of Calgary, Royal Roads University and Capella University at the masters and doctoral level for more than 15 years and is a key instructor in the leadership program for The Banff Centre in Alberta Canada. Stephen does a great deal of work in the field of validated competencies, learning assessments and organizational culture through his company www.worldicu.ca