Andrew De Vries
About Andrew De Vries
Andrew De Vries serves as the Manager of Indigenous Opportunities and Government Relations at Tolko Industries, where he has worked since 2019. With a background in wildlife biology and extensive experience in natural resource management and indigenous relations, he has held various roles in the forestry and conservation sectors over the past three decades.
Current Role at Tolko Industries
Andrew De Vries currently serves as the Manager of Indigenous Opportunities and Government Relations at Tolko Industries. He has held this position since 2019, working in Vernon, BC. In this role, he focuses on fostering relationships with Indigenous communities and managing government relations to support the company's initiatives.
Previous Experience at Tolko Industries
De Vries previously worked at Tolko Industries as the Manager of Indigenous Opportunities from 2018 to 2019. His return to British Columbia followed a 16-year tenure in Ottawa, where he gained extensive experience in various roles related to wildlife biology and indigenous relations.
Professional Background in Wildlife Biology
Andrew De Vries has a strong background in wildlife biology, having worked in this field for several organizations. His career includes positions as a Wildlife Biologist at Canfor from 1996 to 2002 and as Chief Biologist at the Forest Products Association of Canada from 2002 to 2013. He also worked as a Wildlife Biologist at Jacques Whitford AXYS from 1993 to 1996.
Education and Expertise in Anthropology
De Vries holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Anthropology-Primatology from The University of Calgary, which he completed from 1989 to 1991. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Anthropology from the same institution, studying from 1985 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in wildlife biology and indigenous relations.
Experience in Conservation and Indigenous Relations
From 2013 to 2017, Andrew De Vries served as Vice-President of Conservation and Indigenous Relations at the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. His work in this role contributed to his understanding of natural resource management and indigenous relations across Canada, the US, and Costa Rica.