Meet our Reliable and Professional Team
Darren Epperson
Director, Lead Ecologist
Darren Epperson is the founder and Director of Ecologix Solutions Inc., a company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He brings a diverse academic foundation, holding qualifications in engineering, wildlife biology & social-ecological systems. Additionally, Darren has pursued graduate studies in environmental land-use policy and governance.
Darren's research is dedicated to shaping land-use policies that prioritize the protection of environmentally sensitive areas and the species, including humans, that inhabit them. His work aims to provide guidance on developing and implementing policies that balance ecological concerns with sustainable land management.
A defining aspect of Darren's work is his commitment to integrating Indigenous Knowledge into scientific research. This approach informs the direction of his projects, ensuring that ecological and environmental research is both comprehensive and culturally respectful. By doing so, Darren advances wildlife management and conservation efforts while also contributing to the preservation of cultural practices passed down through generations.
Sebastián Buitrago Gutiérrez
Wildlife Biologist
Sebastián is a biologist originally from Colombia, where he conducted his undergraduate studies and developed his passion for wildlife, inspired by the immense natural richness of his country. He came to Canada in 2022 to pursue a master's degree in conservation biology at the University of Alberta. His research was centred on the migration and diet of the Ronald Lake Bison Herd, a population he has been devoted to ever since. Sebastian now works as our lead wildlife biologist, and some of his tasks include remote wilderness research, data organization and analysis, study design and grant writing. When not in the field or looking at camera-trap pictures, he enjoys staying active and spending time with his friends and family.
Garrett Rawleigh
Wildlife Biologist
Garrett Rawleigh is a wildlife biologist who grew up in southern Alberta before moving north to Camrose. There he studied environmental sciences for his bachelor degree. He then started his studies on the Ronald Lake Bison Herd, first as a master’s student and now as a PhD candidate at the University of Alberta. His work is focused on wood bison foraging behaviour and how the Ronald Lake herd interacts with the wetlands within their range in northeastern Alberta. Garrett has been part of Ecologix Solutions from the start, working as a consulting wildlife biologist, involved in fieldwork, grant writing, study design and data organization and analysis.