Michael McGee   Ec.D(F), MBA, CAFM, PAED, CAPA
Executive Management, Indigenous Business, Advanced Economic Development, Negotiations, Human Resources Management and Strategic Planning

With over 35 years of experience in providing advanced business management, resource negotiations, and economic development services, Michael McGee is a trusted and respected leader in the field of Indigenous business. Michael provides high-level advisory and support services to Indigenous organizations and businesses throughout BC and across Canada.

Michael has a strong academic background, holding an MBA, an Ec.D(F), and CAFM, PAED and CAPA designations along with advanced certificates and diplomas in economic development. He is fluent in both English and French, and is a member of several professional associations. He has proven experience in working cooperatively and effectively with elected officials, executive management, managers, employees, suppliers, clients, governments, public, and industry. He has helped with the planning, start-up, and expansion of many successful businesses, partnerships, joint ventures, and resource agreements. Central to Michael's mission is the empowerment of Indigenous communities and businesses to achieve their highest economic development goals.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• MBA, Master of Business Administration
  Athabasca University

• Diploma in Economic Development
  University of Waterloo

• Advanced Certificate in Economic Development
  Concordia University

• Ec.D.(F), Certified Economic Developer with Fellowship
  Economic Developers Association of Canada

• PAED, Certified Professional in Aboriginal Economic Development
  Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers

• CAFM, Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager
  Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada

• CAPA, Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator
  Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• MEMBER, (EDAC) Economic Developers Association of Canada

• MEMBER, (BCEDA) British Columbia Economic Developers Association

• MEMBER, (AFOA) Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada

• MEMBER, (CANDO) Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers

• MEMBER, (NPI) National Payroll Institute