Tom is the CEO of Salish Elements, an Indigenous-owned clean energy development company that aims to create a green, hydrogen-based energy corridor along the West Coast that revives the spirit of traditional trade routes. He brings international experience across the hydrogen, energy, finance, consulting, healthcare, and sustainability sectors, with particular expertise in energy project development and project finance. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to multiple multi-million-dollar energy and healthcare, projects around the world, successfully integrating commercial, financial, technical, and sustainability objectives. He wants to bring indigenous values and participation in the CHA and Canadian hydrogen economy and encourage consortium building between members and also increase international partnership and project participation.