Chris owns and operates Nelson Investments Inc. (nelsoninvestmentsinc.com). a family-owned and privately held investment company with a diverse portfolio encompassing early-stage start-ups, rapidly growing enterprises, and well-established companies across multiple sectors, including hospitality, development, construction, and technology.

Chris actively oversees and contributes to the success of several prominent ventures within his portfolio. Notable among them are Pacific Sands Beach Resort on Cox Bay in Tofino, BC; 937 View Street, a 269-unit rental apartment development in Victoria, BC; Shelter Point Distillery, a distillery renowned for its single malt whisky, reflecting Chris's passion for whiskey and business; and First Light Technologies, one of North America’s top commercial solar lighting companies based in Victoria, BC. Chris's dedication to the business community is further evident through his board positions at Novarc Technologies, Portable Electric, MintGreen Blockchain Innovation, and First Light Technologies. He also is a member of the Campbell River Area Angel Group (CRAAG), contributing his expertise and insights to support budding entrepreneurs and innovative projects.

Chris started his career as an investment banker with RBC Capital Markets working in Vancouver, New York and San Francisco. While at RBC he provided advice to a range of companies in various industries, including forestry, technology telecommunications and consumer products. During Chris’ investment banking career, he advised on over $7.5 billion in merger, acquisition and financing transactions.

Chris was born and raised in Duncan, BC, where he was an active participant as both a player and coach in amateur sports at a competitive level, including both baseball and basketball. In 1993, after graduating from Cowichan Secondary School, Chris attended the University of Victoria, where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in entrepreneurship.

Chris is married to Stephanie, and together they have one daughter and live in Vancouver. Chris enjoys fishing, surfing, skiing, cooking, music, whiskey, sports card collecting and technology.

Stephanie is a dedicated co-founder of Nelson Investment Inc., and plays a pivotal role in this family owned, privately held investment company headquartered in Vancouver, BC. She is passionate about her dedication to making a positive impact on the companies they choose to invest in or own. These include a diverse network of investments including early-stage start-ups, rapidly growing enterprises, and established companies across hospitality, development, construction and technology sectors.

Stephanie's professional journey began at RBC Dominion Securities, where she gained valuable experience in various roles, both in Vancouver and New York. A pivotal moment led her to San Francisco, where she and her husband, Chris, embarked on a new chapter. Stephanie joined Macromedia Inc., a renowned tech company later acquired by Adobe in 2005, where she served as executive assistant to the Chairman and CEO. During her tenure at Macromedia, Stephanie honed her skills in problem-solving, crisis management, and developed a deep appreciation for the technology industry.

Over two decades, Stephanie and Chris have forged a formidable partnership, both professionally and personally. The flexibility of their collaboration allows Stephanie to strike a harmonious balance between her family life and her professional endeavors. She is a passionate advocate for her community, actively engaged in her daughter's school and various extracurricular activities.

Stephanie grew up in Prince Rupert, BC. In 1993, after graduating from Charles Hays Secondary School, Stephanie attended Simon Fraser University where she completed her bachelor arts with a focus on communications. She currently lives in Vancouver and enjoys skiing, cooking, travelling, reading, walking and spending time in the outdoors in Tofino.

Since 1997, Sabrina has worked in hospitality in resort communities including Lake Louise and Whistler. She joined Pacific Sands Beach Resort in Tofino in 2008, starting as a Guest Services Duty Supervisor. She moved through revenue management to Guest Services Manager, then Operations Manager, and now General Manager.

Originally from Ontario, Sabrina moved to Vancouver Island in 1996 and was quickly immersed in the west coast lifestyle and burgeoning tourism industry, graduating from Camosun College in 2002 with a Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Then in 2011, she earned a Cornell E-University Diploma in Hotel Revenue Management.

In addition to a passion for travelling, Sabrina enjoys all-things-outdoors, especially camping, hiking and SUP’ing adventures with her husband and friends.

Mehrdad has over a decade and a half of experience in construction and design coordination on over 25 completed projects within the Lower Mainland, and currently oversees the design, development planning as well as construction stages of multiple multi-family mixed use woodframe, concrete low-rise residential and commercial projects.

Having received his Bachelor’s degree in Integrated (Systems) Engineering with specialization in civil, structural and mechanical systems as well as a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering in Construction and Project Management from UBC, Mehrdad is a Registered Professional Engineer and holds an MBA in Business Strategy from SFU’s Beedie School of Business.

Stephen Goodridge has been immersed in the beverage alcohol industry for over three decades. After qualifying in engineering, management accounting and brewing in the UK his management career started in brewing, rum distilling, and the dairy industry in Barbados.

Subsequently Stephen worked for twelve years as Vice President of Liquid Innovation and Quality at Mark Anthony Group in Vancouver, where he led the liquid development from conception to commercialisation of beer and refreshment beverages, the establishment of the Stanley Park brewery and the introduction of new-to-world brewing technology in the US market. When British Columbia’s liquor laws changed, he founded G&W Distilling in 2014, an award-winning craft distillery that produced two vodkas, gin, and a barrel-rested spirit. After selling the distillery to a private investor Stephen moved on to co-found Christopher Michael Brands Inc., a ready-to-drink business based in the US.

In January 2022, he was offered the position of general manager at Shelter Point Distillery where he now leads a team committed to elevating Vancouver Island’s reputation as a region for premium single malt whisky production. He is particularly proud of the distillery’s award- winning single malt and is eager to spread awareness of Shelter Point Distillery as a must-visit destination for anyone who appreciates well-made single malt whisky. In his spare time, Stephen listens to vintage records, plays the piano, and enjoys wandering around the golf course with a bag of clubs.