Board of Directors
Stacie Coutlee, MBA
STACIE COUTLEE, MBA is from Upper Nicola Band (UNB), the only Syilx (Okanagan) Nation located in the Nicola Valley. She is as an independent contractor, facilitating workshops on business and governance, and also a dedicated volunteer supporting UNB committees. Through her education and work experience, she has built a strong foundation in business and economic development. In 2021, she earned her Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership from Simon Fraser University. Shortly after, she was accepted into the Civil Engineering PhD program at UBC Okanagan, where she is now entering my sixth year.
She views her academic journey as more than just personal growth, it’s about strengthening relationships and creating space for learning from one another. Her PhD goals allow her to facilitate partnerships within the realm of engineering culture, embedding the core roots of our oral stories and cultures. Her research takes a grassroots approach to building understanding and creating meaningful change between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, with the goal of fostering shared benefits for all.
CODY HALL, BA, JD
CODY HALL, BA, JD, is a Founding Partners of the law firm Hall & Larocque LLP. His practice ranges focuses largely on corporate and commercial matters including commercial real estate and other matters tied to First Nations’ economic development. Through this work, Cody brings experience on a variety of legal issues including finance, First Nation governance, government-to-government negotiations, tax, real estate, corporate structuring and commercial matters.
Cody is a member of the Tzeachten First Nation and grew up within the Tzeachten community. Cody graduated from UBC Law, and prior to starting his own firm, Cody worked as a business lawyer at a top aboriginal law firm in Canada.
DEREK HANSOM, MBA
DEREK HANSOM, MBA has extensive experience in community and social development including health, First Nations leadership engagement, the incorporation of values, culture and the integration into services and decision making. Prior to his current role with Hungerford Properties (an Indigenous Real Estate and Development Company), Derek supported the Regional Chief of BC on his Economic Development file. Derek has a range of professional experience including work with Simon Fraser University, BC Assembly of First Nations, Stó:lō Service Agency, Unceded Management Services and Coast Educational Development and Research.
Derek is a two-term elected leader for Skowkale First Nation and has held numerous roles such as Vice President of Tselxweyeqw Tribe, member of the First Nations Health Council, and a Director role with Seven Generations Environmental Services.
Derek holds a Masters of Business Degree in Aboriginal Business and Leadership from Simon Fraser University and was one of 35 Canadians selected to participate in the Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities Executive Program (2019) through the Harvard School of Business.
GREG BARRY, CPA, CGA, CAFM
GREG BARRY, CPA, CGA, CAFM is a member of the Okanagan Nation and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM). She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Thompson Rivers University, CGA from the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia, and CAFM from AFOA Canada.
Greg brings a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism to every role. Her experience spans public practice and the not-for-profit sector, with a deep commitment to supporting First Nations organizations. Since the inception of BCFN Gaming Revenue, she has played a key role—first as Senior Finance Officer and now as General Manager—bringing continuity and in-depth knowledge of revenue-sharing agreements and related legislation.
Trevor Morrison
Trevor Morrison, a member of the Gitxsan Nation’s House of Niisto, brings over 30 years of expertise in financial and administrative management. Former CEO of the Lake Babine Nation, he has held key positions including Band Administrator for the Gitsegukla First Nation and CEO of both Kyah and Sqewqel Development Corporations, where he significantly enhanced operational capacity and established profitable partnerships in major projects.
With executive education from Harvard Business School and ongoing MBA studies at Cape Breton University, Trevor holds the Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA) designation. His governance experience includes leadership roles as Vice President of the Aboriginal Financial Officers of BC and a director on various boards, including the Aboriginal Housing Management Association and the University of Northern BC.
Trevor carries the traditional knowledge and values that builds capacity and fosters progress in First Nation communities. He excels in strategic partnerships, project management, and advocacy, making him a vital asset to the BC First Nation Gaming Revenue General Partnership.