Brian Kingzett

Manager, Deep Bay Field Station

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Responsibilities

As Manager of the Deep Bay Field Station, Brian is responsible for overseeing development and operations of this facility.

Background

During Brian’s twenty years experience in the aquaculture field, he has amassed a unique blend of aquaculture expertise and has become established as a leading expert in the Canadian shellfish culture industry. His career has specializing in bringing together interdisciplinary combinations of business development, sound science, responsible aquaculture production practices, strategic market-based development approaches and working with First Nations.

Brian formed Kingzett Professional Services in 1990 to provide project-consulting services in the aquaculture industry and co-founded the Blue Revolution Consulting Group in 2004 to reflect expanding roles and increasing commitment to supporting the sustainable development of marine aquaculture and other resources in an ecologically and economically sound manner. Brian joined the Centre for Shellfish Research in 2006 to oversee the development of the Deep Bay Field Station.

Direct industry experience includes 10 years as the owner | operator of a shellfish culture enterprise on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. During this time Brian has held positions as President of the BC Shellfish Growers Association (BCSGA), board member of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance and the Canadian Aquaculture Sector Council in Ottawa and President of a local marketing cooperative.

Brian has received environmental assessment training from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, is HACCP certified and is accredited as an Independent Certifier with the Aquaculture Certification Council Inc. Brian has been a regular contributor to Northern Aquaculture Magazine.

Education

• Master of Science (Biology), 1993, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C.
• Bachelor of Science (Biology, First Class Honours) 1987, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.