I am on a mission to transform my business, my community and myself. As the Co-Founder and CEO of one of the fastest growing technology and professional services companies in Canada, I am helping (with a team of amazing friends) provide opportunities for our staff and our shareholders. Yardstick has been recognized for many years as one of the fastest growing companies in Alberta and Canada by Alberta Venture Magazine, Profit Magazine and Deloitte. Our business is most proud of our recent accomplishment in being named of the Top Ten Most Admired Corporate Cultures by the Wellstone Group. I am passionate about the communities in which we serve and have worked tirelessly to help other entrepreneurs, our public library system, community branding initiatives and helping solve social gaps like homelessness. Above all... I am pursuing a life where I challenge my fears, set an example for my daughters, and hopefully leave a mark. A healthy mark. Follow me on Twitter - let's connect!

CEO & Founding Investor @ Startup CEO and investor, responsible for assisting with initial commercialization, business development, financial and operating mentorship. ProTraining's Mental Health Awareness Training systems are scientifically developed to help reduce serious outcomes in police and security interactions with members of the public who are suffering from various mental health issues. Developed at the University of Alberta - working to share the training around the World. Includes Online Training, Instructor-led and Experiential Training with Professional Actors, and an intensive 40-hour program for crisis response experts. From January 2015 to Present (1 year) Edmonton, Canada AreaCEO and Founder @ Co-founder and responsible for oversight of all corprate activities, with a focus on business development and growth. Successfully grew at rapid rates, placing the company on the Alberta Venture Magazines Fast 50 (Provincial) 7 consecutive years, Profit Magazine Fast 200 (National), 4 years running. From December 2005 to Present (10 years 1 month) Board Director @ Member of the Governance Committee Member of Subsidiary board for Watchhorn Rentals Inc. From May 2011 to Present (4 years 8 months) Chairman - Board of Directors @ Helping foster the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Edmonton, and investing in start up technology and creative companies. From November 2011 to January 2014 (2 years 3 months) Edmonton, Canada AreaFounding Co-Chair @ Appointed by City Mayor Stephen Mandel, with my Co-Chair Amy Shostack, Make Something Edmonton is a citizen led initiative to improve the image and reputation of the City of Edmonton. We chose to inspire and invigorate the already embedded culture of makers in Edmonton - celebrating and enabling hundreds of unique projects to build our community. From this, Edmonton's identity and confidence is emerging and thriving. From August 2012 to December 2013 (1 year 5 months) Edmonton, Canada AreaBoard Director @ Chair Compensation Committee Member Audit & Finance Member Governance From 2009 to April 2013 (4 years) Sr. Vice President @ Responsible for all Western Canadian operations, with revenues greater than $125M across 12 hauling, landfill and transfer facilities. Rationalized post-acquisition operations and increased EBITDA margins by a factor of 30% in 2 years. From 2002 to 2006 (4 years) District Manager - Edmonton, Toronto, Calgary @ Managed several large operations, rationalized post-acquisition in the GTA with revenues greater than $110M, negotiated multi-bargaining agreement environments, including union mergers. Business units included hauling companies greater than 500 units, landfills, incinerators, recycling plants, transfer stations and medical waste operations. From September 1997 to July 2002 (4 years 11 months) District Manager @ Sales Representative Health and Safety Manager Business Development District Manager - Lethbridge From 1989 to 1997 (8 years)

Chris ICD.D is skilled in: Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Team Building, Business Development, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Business Strategy, Leadership, Change Management, Management Consulting, Strategic Communications, Business Planning