Petroglyph Forestry

Petroglyph Development Group is a wholly-owned corporation of the Snuneymuxw First Nation delegated to manage business and economic development. We work to realize the economic potential of Snuneymuxw First Nation, bringing forth our Snuneymuxw Snuw’uyulth, the teachings passed down from our Ancestors and elders, into the business realm.

Petroglyph Development Group is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors and has a Senior Management Team comprised of managers for each subsidiary of PDG and work out of the head office located at 668B Centre St, Nanaimo BC. 

Our team operates in a variety of locations, including Saysutshun, the Mt. Benson Woodlot, and our casino properties. As employees of Petroglyph Development Group, we proudly serve as ambassadors of Snuneymuxw.

Senior Management Team

  • Ian Simpson

    Ian Simpson

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Rod Hartman

    Rod Hartman

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Sue Castell

    Sue Castell

    Executive Director, HR

  • Josh Joseph

    Josh Joseph

    Business Development Manager

  • Andrew Sutherland

    Andrew Sutherland

    Communications, Brand, and Marketing Director


Petroglyph Development Group

  • Tyanna Godard

    Tyanna Godard

    Executive Assistant

  • David Bui

    David Bui

    Financial Controller

  • Olga Gizdatova

    Olga Gizdatova

    Senior Accountant

  • Gord Bestwick

    Gord Bestwick

    Manager, IT

  • Alisha Yarham

    Alisha Yarham

    Communications Specialist

  • Krysta Wyse

    Krysta Wyse

    HR Clerk

  • Kathryn Gaultois

    Kathryn Gaultois

    HR Clerk

  • Bobbi-rae Milburn

    Bobbi-rae Milburn

    Receptionist


Mt Benson Forestry

  • Derry Sorgen

    Derry Sorgen

    Forestry Manager


Saysutshun

  • Phil Clark

    Phil Clark

    Park Operations Manager


Snuneymuxw Gas Bar

  • Shandra Huard

    Shandra Huard

    Gas Bar Manager


Coast Salish Canna

  • Jason Guild

    Jason Guild

    Manager - Operations, CSC


Lahal Casino Management LP

  • Michael Worth

    Michael Worth

    Vice President, Casino Operations

  • Melissa Christie

    Melissa Christie

    Manager, Corporate Services

  • Tracey Benoit

    Tracey Benoit

    Manager, Player Development VI

  • Jared Gjesdal

    Jared Gjesdal

    Senior Accountant


Sarlequun Transport Inc.

  • Guy Carpentier

    Guy Carpentier

    President

  • Jag Basi

    Jag Basi

    Director of Operations

  • Nicholas Carpentier

    Nicholas Carpentier

    Business Development Manager

  • Khrystyna Liasota

    Khrystyna Liasota

    Accounting


Sarlequun Logistics

  • Guy Carpentier

    Guy Carpentier

    President

  • Larry Ward

    Larry Ward

    Director of Operations

  • Nicholas Carpentier

    Nicholas Carpentier

    Business Development Manager

  • Khrystyna Liasota

    Khrystyna Liasota

    Accounting