About

As the President of Bear Tracks, Darryl started the company in 2006 as a solo venture. With a commitment to high-quality reporting and efficient environmental assessments, his remarkable work ethic and determination have transformed Bear Tracks into the thriving business it is today. Darryl’s unwavering support for clients is evident in his dedication to completing projects while minimizing environmental impacts. Known for his relationship-building skills, Darryl leads his team with a blend of thoughtfulness, humor, and down-to-earth charm. Outside of work, he’s devoted to spending time with his family, whether it’s camping, hunting, fishing, or cheering on his kids sports teams.

Well-versed in every aspect of project management, Clint’s senior role at Bear Tracks has him immersed in a wide range of tasks including developing proposals, managing clients and staff, reviewing reports, conducting ecological community inventories, rare plant surveys, wetland assessments, soil surveys, and wildlife evaluations. A true rare plant enthusiast, he revels in the thrill of mapping, identifying, and documenting plant species. Clint’s quick wit and humor bring a lively spirit to the office, often delighting those lucky enough to work with him. Outside of work, Clint enjoys spending time with his family, camping, hunting, and fishing.

Natalie, who earned her bachelor’s degree in Ecosystem Management, joined Bear Tracks in 2021 and quickly became a vital team player. Experienced in conducting various wildlife surveys, species at risk and wildlife monitoring, support in GIS and project planning, and writing technical reports, Nat brings a vibrant energy and curiosity to her work where she finds interest in multiple specializations. Her specific enthusiasm for wildlife conservation fuels her work, making environmental consulting an exciting and fulfilling career. Outside of work, you can find Natalie spending time with family, teaching dance, or simply enjoying the great outdoors.

*All wildlife is handled under appropriate permits and professional expertise.

A valued member, Leah brings positivity and hard work to all her roles, whether as GIS & Data Lead, Team Lead, or Project Manager. Leah has a diverse background from working in various environmental sectors in Alberta and Saskatchewan with her career focus primarily on species at risk and grassland birds. Leah is skilled in managing a variety of projects, proposal and report writing, wildlife assessments, and spatial data management and mapping. Outside of her professional work, Leah enjoys spending time with her family, camping, trying to grow a garden, and taking road trips to her family farm in Saskatchewan.

Originally from France, ‘Tilly’ adds a splash of French charm to the office and a touch of joie de vivre in every meeting. Her love of animal behavior and environmental conservation is evident in her work, whether it is managing post-construction monitoring for solar projects, conducting migration and wildlife surveys, data management or reporting. Tilly’s love for snow and rain is almost as strong as her dedication to fieldwork. If there’s a storm brewing, you’ll find her out in it, embracing the weather with a cheerfulness that suggests she might be part polar bear.

Karmen (K-Karm) thrives on staying active and soaking up the diverse scenery her job offers. As an Environmental and Soil Scientist and Agrologist-in-Training (A.I.T), she’s got a wealth of experience up her sleeve—from data collection and analysis, soil compaction and depth monitoring, wetland assessments, Pre-Disturbance Site Assessments (PDSAs), to environmental monitoring. When she’s not out in the field, Karmen loves spending time with family, friends, and her dog Morty. Between her hard work and her love for Morty’s antics, Karmen proves that she’s as grounded in her personal life as she is in her professional one.

Megan is the ultimate aquatic enthusiast, blending her love for water quality with a passion for getting her hands dirty—literally. Whether she’s identifying benthic invertebrates, CABIN sampling, or collecting everything from zooplankton to bryophytes, Megan is in her element. Her impressive resume includes everything from Sturgeon Conservation to Aquaponics, and she’s now channeling her energy into surface water monitoring and assessments for mining operations. When she’s not knee-deep in surface water samples, you’ll find Megan indulging in horseback riding, ATV adventures, skiing, or plotting her next epic road trip.

As one of Bear Tracks’ go-to “fish guys,” Brendan’s work spans everything from wildlife to water quality projects. Whether he’s out on wildlife surveys, sweeps, or monitoring, Brendan’s happiest when he’s outdoors—preferably somewhere he can spot a fish. Experienced in fish salvages, wetland inventories, and habitat assessments, Brendan is happy to share his knowledge whenever he can. When he’s not busy knee deep in water, you’ll find him spending time with his family—most likely outside, where he’s convinced that nature is the ultimate playground (and who could argue with that?).

Taygen brings field-tested experience and a sharp environmental lens to the Bear Tracks team. He holds a B.Sc. in Environmental Science from the University of Lethbridge and has spent the past two years working across Alberta’s diverse landscapes—prairies, parklands, boreal forest—and more recently, B.C.’s eastern slopes. He’s built broad skills across wildlife, and aquatic work, and isn’t afraid to get dirty doing it. Whether navigating remote terrain or learning new species, Taygen shows up with curiosity, grit, and a good sense of humour. He recharges outdoors with a fly rod or bow in hand.

Brad is a senior aquatic biologist with 20+ years’ experience in fisheries and wildlife. He’s tackled everything from fish habitat assessments and lake aeration to walleye rearing and backcountry angler surveys—often in places most people will never set foot. Calm under pressure and powered by curiosity, Brad approaches complex fieldwork with the focus of a scientist and the ease of someone who’s seen it all. When he’s not wrangling datasets or navigating remote creeks, you’ll likely find him chasing rapids, climbing peaks, or leading a yoga session.

As Bear Tracks’ Data Coordinator, Claire brings a calm curiosity and open-minded energy to our data operations. With a B.Sc. in Data Science and a growing foundation in environmental consulting, she brings strong data management, visualization, and programming skills to the Bear Tracks team. Whether she’s refining spreadsheets or learning about Alberta’s species, Claire approaches every challenge with a steady hand and a friendly, thoughtful presence. A natural conversationalist and easy-going nature, she’s equally happy diving into datasets or jumping into something new. When she’s not juggling spreadsheets, she’s likely crafting, cooking, or exploring mountain trails.

Tara is always engaged in something dynamic. From managing renewable energy projects and mentoring her team to rescuing stray animals and caring for her excessive number of plants, she infuses Bear Tracks with her boundless enthusiasm. Leading the Remote Team from Calgary, she is proficient in a range of environmental consulting skills—including bird and species-at-risk surveys, project management, juggling client requests, and developing reports. Amidst her environmental work, she still makes time to travel the world, spend time with her family (that now includes two dogs and two cats), and try her hand at making ceramics.

William is a Wildlife Biologist with 15 years experience across Alberta’s diverse landscapes. His fieldwork spans everything from water, air, and soil sampling to, capture and relocating wildlife and completing surveys for species such as Ord’s kangaroo rat, short-horned lizard, prairie rattlesnake, common nighthawk. He’s contributed to O&G, wind, solar, transmission line, and battery storage projects, and related reporting, species protection/mitigation plans, environmental management plans, and environmental impact assessments all with a thorough but practical approach. William brings both depth and curiosity to his work, along with a steady drive to keep learning. When he’s off the clock you’ll find him eating (lots), exercising, walking with his wife and dog, or catching up with family and friends.’

Joining Bear Tracks in 2025, Jacob brings a wealth of experience in environmental consulting and wildlife biology, with a special passion for raptors—especially vultures. As a Registered Technologist in Biology working toward his Professional Biologist designation, he tackles field surveys and habitat assessments across Western Canada’s most remote landscapes. Known for his friendly demeanor and infectious enthusiasm for conservation, Jacob loves engaging others with stories and insights about the natural world. Outside work, you’ll find him diving into board games, strumming his guitar, or discovering new music to fuel his next adventure.

Sandra is a Wildlife Biologist who joined Bear Tracks in 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ecosystem Management from Lethbridge Polytechnic and brings over four years of experience in the environmental field. Her expertise includes bird surveys, nest sweeps, and nest monitoring, and she is now expanding into ungulate monitoring.
Sandra is known for her passion for wildlife, her sharp eye for detail, and her calm presence under pressure. She balances professionalism with a good sense of humor, making her a great fit for the Bear Tracks team.
Outside of work, Sandra enjoys birding, wildlife photography, cross-stitching, and running.

With a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Geography from the University of Lethbridge, Oliver brings a keen analytical eye and a passion for place to his role as GIS Technician. From map creation to data visualization, he helps ground our work in spatial insight, ensuring our projects are rooted in accuracy and context. Backed by research in climate, geomorphology, and snow science, Oliver is drawn to the practical side of environmental work—especially where maps meet meaningful impact. When he’s not behind a screen, chances are he’s halfway up a mountain or deep in Waterton, embracing every season, especially winter.

With over 10 years of experience in consulting, forestry and non-profit work, Megan joined Bear Tracks in 2024. Specializing in wetland identification, classification, and delineation, Megan thrives on piecing together small ecological details that are used to inform recommendations used to reduce impacts to wetlands and riparian areas. She also brings experience in weed identification, soil assessments, data management and post-construction monitoring. When not engaging in botany banter, she spends her free time taking long walks with her dog, enjoying a hot cup of coffee or propagating native plants.

Through her dedicated career as a wildlife biologist, Alysia brings passion to her role, with experience that includes surveying for birds and species at risk across Alberta, B.C., and Saskatchewan. Her work also involves conducting pre- and post-construction wildlife surveys for various projects that include pipelines, oil & gas, renewable energy, transmission lines, urban developments, post-construction monitoring for solar projects and technical report writing. When she’s not saving critters, Alysia’s at home with her puppy Luna and her two rabbits, Lennon and Mai, all while training for marathons—because apparently, saving wildlife habitat isn’t enough of a workout!

Mike is one of the office’s go-to informational gurus, mixing a wealth of environmental consulting expertise, with a great sense of humor. With passion for bats and reptiles, Mike was part of the team that recently discovered white-nose syndrome in Alberta. His experience has seen him searching caves, collecting guano samples and assessing roosts. Whether he’s swooping through the night catching bats, supporting his Bear Tracks team or searching for elusive greater short-horned lizards and snake hibernaculum, work feels like a treasure hunt. Mike does enjoy downtime though, which includes time with friends and family, camping or looking for another bat encounter.

With over 14 years in the field, Ted is an environmental veteran with a special knack for all things prairie. He’s passionate about everything from reptiles to mammals,  to birds and amphibians—essentially, if it has scales, feathers, fur or anything that might make you do a double-take, Ted’s interested. His work experience includes conducting various types of wildlife surveys, finding species-at-risk, protecting snake hibernacula, completing amphibian salvages, providing mitigation and writing reports; all of which is aimed at helping clients minimize their impact on wildlife. Whether he’s living by the mantra “Always Be Birding” or diving into citizen science projects, Ted finds his bliss outside.

Raised in the small community of Kemnay, Manitoba, Matt has developed a strong connection to the outdoors early on through hunting and fishing with his grandpa—an influence that still shapes his work today. After joining us as a summer student for two seasons, it became pretty clear we weren’t letting him go that easily. Now a graduate of Lethbridge College’s Ecosystem Management program, he brings both education and hands-on field experience to the team. Whether it’s spotting American badgers or elk in the field, he values the variety each day brings and is driven to help protect wildlife for future generations.