About

Our Vision

Ela Hultsi has a vision to increase representation of Indigenous people and businesses in the Facilities Management industry in Canada. With the support of BGIS, Ela Hultsi is able to provide the full range of Integrated Facilities Management services which supports hiring and training of Indigenous professionals in this industry. Ela Hultsi will continue to build Indigenous products and service offerings with Indigenous businesses to realize the Federal 5% Indigenous procurement target on Federal spending.

Leadership

Tamara Goddard

President

Tamara Goddard, of the Saulteau Nation, believes that access to clean water, housing, power, and water are fundamental human rights, and are necessary for humanity to innovate a future in balance with the Earth and all of life. She spent 25+ years studying various social and economic systems finding that many limit humanity's abilities to flourish. With Four Our Future, Tamara led multiple national papers highlighting the potential for new technology to advance equitable access to new markets for Indigenous businesses. Tamara is committed to holding space for the next generation of innovators to create a regenerative economic model upon which people and the planet can thrive. Tamara received her MBA in Indigenous leadership and business at Simon Fraser University and has assisted hundreds of Indigenous businesses and First Nations corporations from start-up to stability to thriving.

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Branden Dame

Senior Project Manager

Branden joined Ela Hultsi in late 2024 as a Senior Project Manager, bringing over two decades of experience in streamlining operations through custom technological solutions. He specializes in implementing systems that automate workflows, managing complex and robust projects, and delivering results on time and within budget. His expertise spans from executive-level strategy to hands-on operational improvements, driving efficiency and success across organizations. With academic credentials in Business Writing from UBC and Sales Directing from BCIT, Branden combines his education with a deep passion for fostering growth and innovation. His ability to align technology with business needs makes him an invaluable asset to the Ela Hultsi team.

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Our Board

Gord Hicks, Director, CEO at BGIS

Sean Willy, Chair, CEO & President at Des Nedhe Group

Lorri Rowlandson, Director, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at BGIS

Preston Kalyniuk, Director, Senior Director of Finance at Des Nedhe Group

Chris Doll, Director, Corporate Development at Des Nedhe Group