Meet the team

Employees

Dave Gill - General Manager of Forestry

Dave Gill has been the General Manager of Ntityix Resources LP since fall 2013. NRLP is a natural resource company owned by Westbank First Nation via the Ntityix Development group located in the central Okanagan Valley. He and his team coordinate the planning, operations, silviculture, community and stakeholder engagement on the forestry tenures held by Westbank First Nation. Dave is a director on the BC Community Forest Association and the Silver Lake Forest Education Society where public education and stakeholder engagement are strong guiding principles for both organizations. Since graduating from UBC Forestry, Dave has worked for industry, his own consultancy, government, and First Nations in various locations across British Columbia. For the past 20 years, he and his family have called Kelowna home. Today Dave’s primary interest is in working with the Westbank Community in developing ways to incorporate Indigenous values into forest management, to earn the support of, and opportunities for, the community he works for, and to build resiliency, health and future opportunities in the forests he works in.

Board of Directors

Jordan Coble - Director and President

Councillor Jordan Coble was one of the original attendees of what was then, the Westbank Indian Band school, now Sensisyusten, attended high school at MBSS and earned is degree from UBCO. Jordan also graduated from the 4 year adult immersion language program at the Syilx Language House while continuing to help grow the Sncewips Heritage Museum into the influential centre it has come to be recognized as today. As Jordan believes in the power of collaboration and the spirit of working together, he sits on various boards including the BCMA, ICHAC, UBCO IEAB, and he can also remember what most of these acronyms stand for. Moving forward requires a balanced approach towards development and progression. We as a sqilxʷ need to set the example in creating a healthy environment that utilizes each other’s gifts in a good way so that our future generations will have the opportunity to thrive. We can continue to be leaders and provide for our community but we must never forget our core values of respect for all, sustainability and reciprocity.

Garnet Mierau - Director

Garnet was born at a place that the Plains Cree named, moscâstani-sîpiy, meaning “a warm place by the river”. His grandparents are Katherine and Henry Mierau and Wilna and Karl Brandt, all of whom were Mennonite settlers fleeing the Russian revolution in the early 1900’s. His parents are Jeanette and Harold Mierau. Garnet has two children - Birch and Lindsay, and one grandchild - Amara. His partner is Jennifer Boyle and her children are Gabrielle and Madeline. Garnet has served as a Ntityix Resources director since 2014 and provided professional forestry and business services to this group since 2007. He is a registered professional forester (RPF) and currently sits on Council of the Association of BC Forest Professionals. Garnet believes in and has deep hope for reconciliation in Canada. He is passionate about business mentoring, coaching and leadership. He believes in giving back to community and is regularly involved with volunteer activities in his community of Kamloops.

Robbin SinclairE - Director

Robbin R.R. Sinclaire is honoured to serve as Board Chair of Ntityix Development Corporation, supporting Westbank First Nation’s vision for community-led economic development. A recognized Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountant profession (FCPA, FCA) and Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM), Robbin brings over 25 years of experience in financial governance, Indigenous business strategy, and public accountability. Robbin has proudly served in Canada’s northern and rural communities and was a long-standing member of Nunavut’s energy regulatory council. As the founder of SILA North, she has dedicated much of her professional life to advancing Indigenous economic interests through respectful engagement and capacity building. Much earlier in her career, Robbin held positions within British Columbia’s resource sector and the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. With deep appreciation for the trust placed in her, Robbin is committed to serving alongside her fellow Directors in providing strong, transparent governance and strategic oversight to Ntityix’s senior management and support the corporation’s mandate to foster sustainable growth aligned with the values and long-term priorities of Westbank First Nation.

James Byra- Director

James Byra was appointed to the board in 2025. James brings a strong background in finance and accounting, having started his career at KPMG, where he was a member of the audit team focused on First Nation and other not-for-profit audits. He later transitioned to the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA), where he has held several key roles including Financial Analyst, Controller, Director of Finance, and is currently serving as the Managing Director of Finance & Investments. In this role, James oversees FNFA’s national loan program, investment portfolio, and investment offerings. James is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), and a Certified Aboriginal Finance Manager (CAFM). He lives and works on Westbank First Nation land and brings both professional expertise and a deep commitment to supporting Indigenous economic development. James looks forward to contributing to Ntityix’s continued growth and success, while supporting prosperity for Westbank First Nation and all First Nations across Canada.