Kim brings a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in the accounting field. A Chartered Professional Accountant, Kim spent a significant portion of her career in public practice before transitioning to various controller roles over the past eight years. She now oversees a team handling all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, tax reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.

An expert of Excel, Kim works hard to improve and grow in her mastery of the program to find new ways to work more productively and efficiently. Beyond her professional roles, what she cherishes most about Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. is the vibrant energy and positivity of the people, making every workday an enjoyable experience.

Dwight Crouse, BScF, RPF, stands at the forefront of Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. Resource Analysis & Remote Sensing department, steering a dynamic team as their Team Lead. With over two decades of rich experience in the forest sector, Dwight’s journey from the woodlots of Nova Scotia to the strategic planning rooms of Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. is a testament to his passion for the outdoors and his commitment to sustainable resource management.

At Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. , Dwight’s role is pivotal. He leads a talented group of forest resource and remote sensing analysts, guiding them in the quantification and assessment of various landscape resources such as habitat, water, timber, and non-timber values. His team’s work is crucial, as it feeds into forest estate models, ensuring that the management of objectives and values across landscapes is done sustainably and efficiently.

Dwight’s educational background in Forestry from the University of New Brunswick, coupled with his hands-on experience in silviculture planning, cruising, and road/block layout, has equipped him with a deep understanding of the sector. His expertise has only deepened through his work in strategic forest resource planning, cumulative effects modeling, and the integration of LiDAR, imagery, and climate data into forest inventories.

Since joining Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. in January 2018, Dwight has been instrumental in enhancing the company’s forest/landscape analysis capabilities, integrating remote sensing into inventory and landscape analysis to provide a more accurate reflection of current values, features, and conditions on the landscape. His commitment to continual improvement is evident in his pursuit of additional qualifications in Business Analysis and Business Process Management from Mount Royal University.

Dwight’s leadership style is inclusive and empowering. He fosters a safe space for his team to voice their concerns and encourages them to pursue their career goals, all while ensuring alignment with project and corporate requirements. He is a staunch advocate for continual improvement, both within his team and across the company.

Dwight embodies Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. core values of People, Environment, Relationships, and Community. He is committed to creating an environment that encourages his team to embrace these principles, believing in the power of individual commitment to make a difference. His approach to project management is client-centric, characterized by frequent communication, clear statements of work, and a relentless pursuit of excellence within scope and budget.

For those aspiring to join Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. , Dwight advises a curious mind, a commitment to continuous learning, and a collaborative spirit. He values information sharing and believes that a diverse range of individuals can thrive at Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. , provided they align with the company’s values. Dwight takes pride in the diversity of his team, recognizing it as a strength that allows for the formation of multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex client problems. He believes that clients choose Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. for its honesty, commitment to values, and the diverse skills and experiences of its team members.

Shikun or “Ran” as he’s known, is a co-founder of Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. series of companies and a senior forestry consultant specializing in forest ecology and inventory. As the team lead of the forest ecology and inventory discipline group, Ran employs a leadership style characterized by setting high standards for himself and leading by example. He prides himself on being a hands-on project manager, constantly exploring and testing new ideas to enhance project results and efficiency.

Ran is a passionate advocate of diversity, celebrating the range of countries, continents, ethnic backgrounds, languages, and cultures represented in his team and the wider Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. family. This diversity, he believes, underpins Ecora Engineering and Environmental Ltd. Engineering and Environmental Ltd.’s founding principle of putting ‘people first’ and drives their success as a company. Beyond his professional pursuits, Ran enjoys the abundance of outdoor activities BC offers, from gardening and golfing to exploring new places in the province.

Gurleen Gang is a Project Engineer and the Civil Team Lead at Ecora’s Kelowna office. Over the past four years, he has played a pivotal role in ensuring his team remains organized, supported, and engaged. By overseeing workloads, providing critical engineering assistance, and fostering collaboration, Gurleen’s leadership focuses on strengthening his team and guiding them through the challenges of each project.

Gurleen’s academic background includes a Civil Engineering diploma from Okanagan College and an Engineering degree from UBC Okanagan. His interest in infrastructure began during his childhood in Kenya, where he recognized the importance of planning, designing, and maintaining essential systems for growing populations. This experience ignited his passion for civil engineering and shaped his professional path.

As a leader, Gurleen adopts a transformational approach, motivating his team by setting clear goals and encouraging innovation. His project management combines traditional methodologies with agile techniques, tailoring his strategy to fit each project’s unique requirements. Whether leading infrastructure upgrades or land development projects, Gurleen ensures timely delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and collaboration.

Driven by Ecora’s core values of people, environment, relationships, and community, Gurleen is committed to enhancing team development, promoting sustainable solutions, and building strong client partnerships. His focus on these values enables him to lead his team with both precision and a long-term vision for the industry’s future.

Malik M. Ahmed is Ecora’s Structural Discipline Lead, based in Ecora’s Kelowna office. With over 17 years of experience, he brings extensive expertise in structural analysis and design across a wide range of industrial, commercial, residential buildings, and municipal projects. He specializes in the analysis and design of wood frame buildings, water reservoirs, pre-engineered buildings, substations and power plants, retaining walls, and both concrete and steel structures.

As structural discipline lead, Malik oversees all phases of structural projects from initial assessments through to detailed design, construction field reviews, and quality assurance. With a strong commitment to quality and regulatory compliance, he ensures that every project is executed on time, within budget, and tailored to meet specific client needs. Malik’s team specializes in the structural analysis and design of buildings, municipal infrastructure, energy, forestry, hard landscaping, equipment supports, access platforms, structural evaluation, and seismic restraint systems for both buildings and components.

He holds a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Malik is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Malik’s leadership style emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and professional development. He is passionate about fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where team members are encouraged to grow, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to project outcomes.

For Malik, working at Ecora means being part of a multidisciplinary team driven by shared values—People, Environment, Relationships, and Community.

Melony Catana brings over 20 years of environmental expertise to her role as Senior Environmental Technologist and Discipline Lead at Ecora. Since joining the Ecora team 8 years ago, she has become a key leader within the environmental team, combining strategic oversight with a deep commitment to collaboration and technical excellence. Her work helps shape both the culture and the performance of the team, supporting Ecora’s continued growth across a range of industries and project types.

Melony holds an Integrated Resource Management Technology Diploma from Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology and an Ecosystem Management Technician Diploma from Sir Sandford Fleming College of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences. Her passion for the natural world was sparked by a free-range childhood in rural Ontario, which continues to inspire her professional journey.

She leads a diverse and multidisciplinary team that includes Registered Professional Biologists, Biologists in Training, Applied Science Technologists, Agrologists, GIS Specialists, and contaminated sites professionals. Together, they deliver a wide range of environmental services across sectors such as forestry, renewable energy, land development, oil and gas, infrastructure, transportation, and mining. The team works closely with Indigenous clients and partners across British Columbia and supports projects ranging from residential assessments to complex industrial developments requiring provincial and federal environmental permitting. Key service areas include environmental management, permitting, auditing and monitoring; biophysical inventory; impact assessment; habitat design for restoration, compensation and offsetting; and Species at Risk

Melony brings a collaborative and development-focused leadership style to her role, fostering a team culture built on trust, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement. She values the opportunity to contribute to innovative, multidisciplinary projects alongside passionate and talented colleagues.

Ecora’s core values -People, Environment, Relationships, Community—resonate deeply with Melony. She sees these values in action every day through the meaningful connections, mutual support, and shared commitment to excellence that define the Ecora team.