Partner Nations

NCN Holdings Corporation, the General Partner of NCN Holdings Limited Partnership, has a skilled board of directors with wide-ranging knowledge and skill sets. Their experience and expertise include: First Nations relations, communications, commercial fisheries management, fisheries policy, business operations, licensing, fish buying and processing, corporate and commercial law, governance, finance, mergers and acquisitions.  NCN Holdings Limited Partnership owns Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood Limited Partnership and St. Jean’s Cannery Ltd.  See attached org chart. 

Larry Johnson
Indigenous Relations, Communications & Commercial Fisheries

President of NSDC, current Chair of Maa-nulth Fisheries Committee, former Huu-ay-aht Lands and Resource Manager and Pacific Halibut Commissioner. Larry has been integral to the successful integration of First Nations and Western Resource Management Systems and brings a unique perspective to fisheries management issues.

Trudy Warner
Indigenous Relations, Governance, Strategy & Communications

With 20+ years of working with First Nations organizations (primary with modern treaty First Nations in BC) in a variety of capacities, Trudy blends her experience and education in leadership and executive coaching (MA, 2011, CEC,
2012) to find practical solutions to governance and organizational issues. Trudy has a passion to provide insight and strategies to move individual and business forward.

John McLeod
Corporate & Commercial Law, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions

Over 30 years’ experience, practising corporate and commercial law in Victoria, BC, Vancouver, BC and London, England. John is also our legal counsel and was involved in the acquisition of St Jean’s Cannery.

Stuart Nelson
Independent Business Consultant offering expertise to the West Coast Seafood Industry.

Stuart has spent his career in the BC fishing industry, first in the processing and marketing sector, and now as a consultant offering services to First Nations and private sector businesses.

Lillian White
Governance, Finance and Strategy

Lillian is a Chartered Professional Accountant with extensive experience in governance, finance and strategic planning. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer for Gordon Food Service, BC Division, owned and operated a safety supply business and has held a number of corporate and public-sector board positions.

Staff

Julia Oscarson
Administrator

A local resident of Port Alberni, Julia joined NSLP in 2021 as NSLP’s Administrator. Along with Julia’s skills in office administration, she has experience in business management, social media management, and advertising. Julia also manages NSLP’s portfolio of commercial fishing licences and quotas.

Kathy Happynook
Fisheries Manager