Leadership
Calvin Archibald, P.Eng. - Founder
Calvin founded Next Generation in 2000 after a career as a civil engineer and Director of Equipment and Ferries with the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation.
Forestry has always been a passion, and Calvin built Next Generation to support sustainable forest practices, mentorship, and responsible industry growth.
Mark Bannerman, RPF (Co-Owner, Operations Manager)
Mark is a Registered Professional Forester and UNB Forestry graduate (1999). With over two decades of experience, Mark brings practical, science-based leadership to operations and has served with the Barneys River Fire Department for 25 years.
Grant MacDonald (On-Site Mechanic)
Grant has been with Next Generation since 2003 and plays a vital role in keeping equipment safe and operational through hands-on mechanical expertise.
Jack Archibald Rideout (Future Forestry Leader)
Jack is pursuing Agricultural Business at Dalhousie and has gained experience across trucking, mills, equipment operations, and forestry leadership.
Jan Archibald, MBA (Office Manager)
With degrees in Biology, Physiotherapy, and an MBA, Jan supports Next Generation through strategic organization and a multi-generational commitment to forestry stewardship.