The Yuccare Leadership Team

From 1982 to 1988, Doug, founder and President, led TPS Inc. in Calgary, AB, Canada in developing natural botanical products for water clarification, soil conditioning, and waste management. His soil conditioner was tested in all 3 major test sites by Agriculture Canada where it was shown to significantly increase crop yields and reduce fertilizer use. Doug’s waste management products were widely adopted for reducing/eliminating noxious gases from H2S, methane and ammonia. They were used extensively by the city of Calgary land fill sites, Calgary Stampede Board and the B.C. Ferry System.

From 1988 to 2006, Doug founded and led Yuccan Corp in Alberta, Canada, creating a line of whole food supplements distributed in over 30 countries. Two of his products underwent a $7 million, five-year study by China's Federal Ministry of Health, leading to import permits and drug identification numbers for cancer and lupus treatments. Doug has since lectured extensively in Asia, including an invitation to address 40 leading Oncologists at Daejeon University in South Korea.

Since 2008, Doug and his wife Krystyna have managed Zenus Global Health in Las Vegas, NV, focusing on wellness and environmental stewardship. Doug has been a teacher at the University of Las Vegas (UNLV) and authored a book "Life or Grave Danger?" that has received accolades from doctors & therapists around the globe.

Rob's career began in 1989 as an attorney in private practice. By 1990, he already secured a unanimous victory in the Ohio Supreme Court overturning a 50-year-old law restricting land use. In 1993, Rob began serving as Corporate Counsel for The Scott Fetzer Company, A Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary. He then added operational responsibility in aftermarket sales and logistics. He eventually became President of International Sales at The Kirby Company, opening new markets and managing a sales network across more than 60 countries. In 2011, Rob became Vice President at Carico International. Rob's responsibilities included product development ushering a wide range of new products. In 2024, Rob left to focus on a number of start ups, including BleacherBrothers.com and Pure Way Filtration.

Successfully, Laren Meek leads the YUCCARE engineering science all-star team. “The Team”. He is passionate about ensuring people have access to pure safe water. As a second-generation water treatment specialist, Laren and The Team focus on using green sustainable products and processes.

Laren’s Career Arc.

Laren has designed, installed and serviced thousands of pump houses. He has an unsurpassed breadth of product knowledge and implementing their successful application. Laren has worked extensively in the Puget Sound region creating novel approaches to treating water with high levels of Radioactive Isotopes, Iron (up to 110ppm) Manganese, H2S, Arsenic, natural Fluoride, Silica, Boron, Tannins (yellow surface and deep petrified forest Coca-Cola-colored tannins), Colloidal particles of every kind, Bacteria, sulfate, and Titanium, among others.

The Team

• Are experts in analyzing and delivering novel, cost-effective solutions to the most complex water situations. They have innovated and developed chemistry which are used around the world. Developing techniques for turning commingled fracking water into grade one agricultural water in under 3 minutes.

• Is leading the project at the Storm Water Research Center in Portland OR to save the Coho Salmon which are dying in in disturbing numbers from a tire additive called 6PPD-Q.

• Have created a methodology to collect “Forever Chemicals” and are currently experimenting with the destruction of these chemicals from the environment

• Create environmentally friendly and biodegradable solutions, which do not create secondary contamination or problematic byproducts.

Other accomplishment includes having worked with FEMA on the Shelter program and the US Department of the Interior on Hydrogen power for homes. Laren and The Team are dedicated professionals in solving the world’s most difficult water treatment challenges.

The Honourable Christine Cusanelli, ECA

Christine Cusanelli is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her career has encompassed various sectors, including education, politics, and advocacy.

Christine Cusanelli’s career spans education, advocacy, public service, and sustainability. Her extensive leadership experience includes roles as Director of Learning, school principal, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and Cabinet Minister. As Minister of Tourism, Parks, and Recreation. In this capacity, she played a role in promoting Alberta's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and Olympic sports. As well, she oversaw Alberta’s provincial parks including Kananaskis Park and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Writing-on-Stone and Dinosaur Provincial Parks.

Christine played a key role in the development of Alberta’s regional land-use plans, including the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, guiding consultation, policy management, and approvals around the Cabinet table to balance environmental sustainability with economic growth.

Christine is currently the President of the Alberta Association of Former MLAs (AAFMLA). She has been recognized with the Queen's Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medals, as well as the Government of Alberta’s Inspiration Award for Business Leadership in Family Violence Prevention. She holds two Master’s degrees – one in Psychology and another in Business Administration specializing in Supply Chain and Logistics.

With a passion for innovation and advocacy, Christine is committed to finding solutions that will promote growth in Alberta's oil and gas industry while working on sustainable ways to respect and preserve our natural resources.

Steven Young, B.Ed., MBA, PMP, ICD.D, is a consultant, strategic advisor, and executive coach who has successfully guided companies and individuals through organizational change, digital transformation, pivoting in the face of economic, market, and life changes.

As a regular lecturer at the Alberta School of Business and instructor at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in negotiation, mediation, and consensus building, Steven is also a researcher in the process of completing a PhD in Engineering focused on organizational change and adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies by small and medium-sized enterprises.

A retired Staff Sergeant after 20 years of policing, Steven entered politics and served as a member of the Alberta Legislature as Chief Government Whip. Steven’s understanding across police, politics, government, and business provides a wide-spread and unique perspective on how to navigate the challenges, capture the opportunities, and create an organization that delivers value to the customer.

Managing Partner at Worldwide Precious Metals (Canada) Ltd.

Managing Partner at YUCCARE

Bernie relocated to Edmonton, Alberta in 1976. He served in the Canadian military from 1979 to 1984. Including, while posted in Germany, being a member of a Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare recognisance section tasked with moving in advance of mobile formations to ensure a safe operational environment for the Brigade during NATO exercises.

From 1984 to 1987, Bernie was a site supervisor, involved in implementing and supervising the critical path to bring projects like Movie Theatres, Restaurants and Multi Housing projects to completion and on schedule.

As President and CEO of The Press Gallery (1987 – 2017) and while a director of the Alberta Textile Care Association, he was often asked to give presentations on behalf of the industry. Bernie initiated reginal conferences, including presentations from industry leaders, complete with fully operational Boilers, Drycleaning, Laundry and Spot Removal equipment and demonstrations attended by his peers and suppliers from over North America. He was awarded Drycleaner of the Year (2011) and recognized with the Shining Star Award (2012) for his work with the Certified Restoration Dry-cleaning Network of Detroit. The Press Gallery had sponsored Edmonton Opera since 1999.

The Press Gallery lead the way with advanced technologies in Western Canada, investing in wet cleaning and other innovative solvent solutions a decade before his competitors and lobbying for an improved environmental conscious industry.

Bernie has also served on numerous boards, most recently completing his 11 year tenure on the Edmonton Opera board, ending his term October 2024. Bernie enjoys using his management skills by working with experts, innovators and professional to find and drive solutions to complex issues.