For the past two years, Mike has taken a lead role in establishing the Climate Innovation Fund. Mike has nearly a quarter century of experience in climate change, sustainability, and environmental management working across the private, public and charitable sectors.

Mike is a published author with articles in popular science journals on the application of market transformation theory for the achievement of climate change goals. Mr. Mellross has degrees in Environmental Science, Water Pollution Studies, and Natural Sciences and is a registered Professional Agrologist with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists.

Mike was a recipient of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Best for Canada Innovator award and a 2019 winner of the Charles Labatiuk award for environmental excellence.