Johann sigurdson
TEam Lead
Johann is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a Member of The Explorers Club, and a Member of the American Polar Society. He is a biologist with over 50 years of Northern experience, and manufacturing boats and trailers. He is working with RRCC, NRC, and Arctic Kingdom to develop expedition modules. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
David Collette
Co-LEAD, navigator, communications
David is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a Fellow of the Explorers Club, and a Member of the American Polar Society. He is a mechanical engineer, a retired RCAF pilot, and offshore sailboat racer. He lives in Cincinnati, OH.
johann Sigurdson
transportation and remote sensing
Johann is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a Member of the American Polar Society, and a Member of The Explorers Club. He is an expert in remote sensing (LIDAR, Sidescan). He is working with RRCC, NRC, and Arctic Kingdom to develop expedition modules. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
mackenzie collette
logistics
Mackenzie is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and a Member of The Explorers Club (TEC). She is the TEC Regional Director for the Prairies and NWT. She is employed as a logistics/supply coordinator with Bayer and will support the expedition remotely with her knowledge and expertise to ensure we optimize the supply line required to do the expedition. She lives in Calgary, Alberta.
jeff newman
director, producer and writer
Jeff is President of Numan Films. He has over two decades writing, directing, and producing critically acclaimed documentaries. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Graham dickson
Advisor
Graham is the President of Arctic Kingdom. He is an experienced Arctic expedition leader. He lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
TBD
Inuit archaeologist and historian
While not selected as of yet, the expedition will include an archaeologist, historian, or other academic expert who is Inuit from Nunavut.
TBD
Vehicle drivers and mechanic
While not selected as of yet, the expedition will include vehicle drivers and a mechanic.