Our Team
Ben Wheeler MSc, RPBio (he/him)
Ben has been involved in many of Canada's largest marine projects on all three coastlines, spanning ports & terminals, government, oil & gas, mining, and renewables sectors. He is a trusted senior advisor, working with clients to develop regulatory and engagement strategies informed both by science and social context as well as championing novel approaches to environmental assessment that de-risk approvals. Living in Nunavut for 4 years sparked a keen interest for integrating Traditional Knowledge and science for environmental decision-making. Ben sat on the Eastern Arctic Bowhead Whale Recovery Team and was a founding member of the Port of Vancouver's award-winning ECHO program (focused on the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whale). Ben has been a senior leader at multiple environmental consulting firms and has a passion for coaching and mentoring staff. In his downtime, Ben enjoys making things with his hands, mountain biking, spending time at his cabin, and fixing up cars with his son.
Jeremy Corbin, MMM, RPBio (he/him)
Jeremy Corbin is a professional marine biologist with over a decade of experience in environmental consulting. He has played a key role in the planning, construction, and post-construction management of a number of high-profile and complex marine terminal projects. Jeremy is driven by a passion for solving problems for his clients, leveraging his strong understanding of environmental regulations, policies, and best management practices. He works closely with First Nations and other stakeholders to design and implement innovative, science-based solutions that address both environmental and regulatory challenges. While Jeremy has spent most of his career supporting projects and clients on Canada's West Coast, he also has experience working in the Canadian Arctic, Atlantic Canada, and internationally. Outside of work, Jeremy is an underwater ROV enthusiast and enjoys spending time with his daughter and wife. His hobbies also include snorkeling, gardening, and rock hounding.
Carson Keever PhD, RPBio (she/her)
Carson is a professional biologist with a PhD in seastar genetics. She possesses sharp technical and analytical skills, which she has applied to a broad range of applied topics such as large-scale study design, invasive species, parasitology, and conservation genetics. She is also a strong communicator who makes science accessible, as demonstrated through her role as a post-secondary biology professor at several of BC’s most prestigious universities, including UBC Okanagan and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. In her spare time Carson enjoys being with her family on their farm, riding her horses (Legzy, Quincy, and Flash), hiking, and x-country skiing.
Marina Winterbottom MMM, RPBio (she/they)
Marina is a marine biologist with extensive experience working on highly complex, major environmental assessment projects in British Columbia and the Canadian Arctic with clients from a variety of sectors including marine renewables and infrastructure. She brings considerable depth as a technical lead and EA practitioner at each stage of a project life cycle, from scoping to permitting, and has experience acting as an expert witness in review panel hearings. Marina is passionate about science communication and finding ways to make highly technical information accessible to broader audiences. She is also deeply committed to decolonization and working with Indigenous Peoples in a good way. In her downtime, she enjoys exploring local beaches and trails with her young family, mountain biking, skiing, playing boardgames, and drinking lots (and lots) of good coffee.
Mika Davis MSc, RPBio (she/her)
Mika is a professional biologist with a Master’s in marine ecology and toxicology and over 12 years of experience in environmental consulting, specializing in marine ecosystems. She has worked across sectors from port terminal expansion to infrastructure development. Mika is passionate about working with coastal engineering teams to design nature-based solutions for developments as well as habitat compensation/offsetting projects. She also has considerable experience in permitting marine projects, including Fisheries Act Authorizations, Disposal at Sea Permits, and Canadian Navigable Waters Act Approvals/ Notifications. In her downtime, Mika enjoys backcountry skiing, trail running, and music festivals.