The C3 Alliance Corp. team has over 90 years of in-depth practical experience in creating mutually beneficial relationships between Indigenous People, businesses and governments that are based on trust and respect and a commitment to create benefits and certainty for all.
Dan Jepsen, former President and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia and Manager, Aboriginal Affairs and Environment for one of BC’s largest forest companies, has been retained as Chairman and CEO. Jerry Asp, Vice President of the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association, has joined the company as President. Dave Lefebure, former Chief Geologist for the BC Geological Survey, has joined the team as Vice President and Director.
Dan M. Jepsen, RPF – Chairman and CEO, C3 Alliance Corp
Dan Jepsen is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of C3 Alliance Corp. As the former President and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia and, Manager, Aboriginal Affairs and Environment of one of BC’s largest forest companies, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the resource sector. His specific expertise includes resource and business development, relations with government and non-government organizations, indigenous relations, and communications and media relations. Dan is a co-author of the Canadian bestseller, Mineral Exploration, Mining and Aboriginal Community Engagement: A Guidebook. The Guidebook is a vital resource in guiding and developing progressive and positive business relationships and practices with Aboriginal peoples, communities, and the resource sector. Dan has actively been engaged in over 20 First Nation joint ventures and is a frequent speaker on sustainable resource development, international certification, and relations with Indigenous Peoples and non-government organizations. Dan is excited about the many opportunities that exist to apply C3 Alliance Corp.’s depth of knowledge to create beneficial relationships between indigenous people, business and governments.
Phillip “Jerry” Asp – President, C3 Alliance Corp
Jerry Asp is one of western Canada’s most prominent Aboriginal leaders. He is committed to enhancing the quality of life for Aboriginal people through the creation of new business opportunities and development of skills and capacity in the community. In addition to supporting Aboriginal business development, Jerry has also applied his leadership skills to serve the public. In 2010, Jerry was awarded the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Skookum Jim award which recognizes Aboriginal achievements in the mineral industry. He was appointed to sit on the Yukon Mining Advisory Board in 2011. Jerry was President and founder member of the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (1992), the largest native-owned and operated heavy construction company in Western Canada. He is also a founding member of the National Indian Businessman’s Association (1981) as well as the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association (CAMA) (1991) where he is currently Vice President. Jerry is an experienced consultant and negotiator. His success in this area includes negotiating the first native–owned independent power producer contract with BC Hydro, the first significant Impact and Benefits Agreement in BC’s mining industry (Golden Bear Mine) and he successfully negotiated for a new health facility to serve the Dease Lake area.
Dave Lefebure, Ph.D., P. Geo. – Vice President, C3 Alliance Corp
Dave Lefebure was Chief Geologist for the British Columbia Geological Survey from 2002 to 2011. Dave has more than 30 years of experience with government geoscience surveys and mineral exploration companies. An economic geologist, he is knowledgeable about a wide variety of mineral, industrial mineral and coal deposits. Dave Lefebure has worked in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec and visited key mining districts across Canada and the western United States. He worked for Falconbridge Copper from 1980 to 1986 exploring for polymetallic, gold and nickel deposits before joining the British Columbia Geological Survey as the Northwest District Geologist. He then moved on to hold several leadership positions over 25 years, culminating in the position of Chief Geologist from 2002- 2011. A frequent speaker, Dave Lefebure has delivered technical, educational and marketing presentations and workshops on mineral deposits, geology, exploration potential, the mineral industry and government programs. This has included using innovative approaches to connect with Aboriginal communities. Dave Lefebure holds two advanced degrees in geology, a M.Sc. from Queen’s University and a Ph.D. from Carleton University. Since 1997, he has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria.
Rhonda Schultz – Accountant, C3 Alliance Corp
Julie Domvile – Administrative & Communications Manager, C3 Alliance Corp