Based on 30 years of experience in Engineering & Operations Management, Project Management and LEAN, Jaap (pronounce “Yaap”) brings a practical and effective approach to helping his clients develop a written transformation plan, coaching them through the execution of that plan, and  introducing a plethora of experience-proven tools to improve operational efficiencies.

His purpose is to help Small-Business owners improve the Value & Sellability of their business, improve their work-life balance, and improve productivity of SME's in general.

Jaap is married, has 2 young adult aged children. He stays active by going to the gym and running, he  plays drums and djembe, dabbles in hobbies like wood carving, pottery and cheese making. He has served as volunteer Treasurer for community organizations, is a Volunteer Advisor with the Canadian Executive Services Organization (CESO) working with entrepreneurs in developing countries and within Canada’s First Nations, and is a volunteer mentor with Engineers & Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).