Wade Hawkins, Chair

Wade Hawkins is an award-winning educator, entrepreneur, researcher, conservationist and executive with 25 years of experience in the Canadian geomatics industry. Having developed the core content and curriculum delivery of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Bachelor of Applied Technology - Geographic Information System for the past 16 years, Wade has fostered strategic partnerships with Industry leaders in geomatics. Through SAIT, his business ventures and several Board appointments, Wade has proven to be a nimble leader capable of strong project management, business development and research collaboration.