About Us
Our Story
SBS Forestry was founded in 1987 by James Wylie – the company’s first president. For the first few years, SBS was based out of James’ home as it grew and he gained employees. Before long, SBS Forestry had established a strong reputation for affordable multiphase forest development consulting services. In 1989, Andre Stauble joined as senior partner. In 2008, Bill Wade purchased James’ and Andre’s shares, taking on the role of principal partner.
As SBS continued to grow, longtime employees Hans Rasmussen, Doug Bryce, Blaine Tallman, and John Annis joined the employee ownership group. Their dedication to our clients continues to be integral to the day-to-day-operations of this great organization.

Today, SBS Forestry is a proud employee and Indigenous-owned company. Sasuchan Development Corporation joined the SBS Forestry ownership group in 2018, taking over the role of principal partner from Bill Wade. Sasuchan’s management team – VP Tom Lewis and CEO Steve Nycholat – bring deep experience in the forestry and consulting, contracting sectors with a focus on client service, organizational and people development.
OFFICE STAFF
Blaine Tallman, RFT
Business Manager
Douglas Bryce, RFT
Senior Managing Coordinator
John Annis
Equipment Manager | GIS Technician
Hans Rasmussen, RFT
Innovation Manager | GIS Analyst
FIELD STAFF
Brandon Collison
Operations Manager
Ron Parker, RPF
Senior Forester
Neal Daulton, RPF
Senior Forestry Supervisor
Nathan MacNutt, FIT
Forestry Supervisor
Stephen Toope
Cruising Supervisor
Image taken at Dunkley Mill site

About Sasuchan Development Corporation
Sasuchan Development Corporation is the economic arm of the Takla Nation. Officially incorporated on February 11, 2016, Sasuchan has formed a partnership with Takla Nation, known as the Takla Lake Limited Partnership. The purpose of this partnership is to carry on and create various business ventures and other opportunities for the benefit of the members of Takla Nation, and to conduct all operations in a manner that respects the land, the people and the culture.