Christopher Haley |
Chief Executive Officer

Born, raised & educated in Victoria British Columbia, Chris realized his “first” career of 18 years developing, building, marketing, and operating world-class “fly-in only” recreational salmon fishing resorts from the Central Coast to the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia.

In 2006, Chris founded BioMaxx Environmental with a state-of-the-art formula for a pH neutral, “green” Bio-Stimulant to eliminate hazardous waste gasses from municipal and industrial infrastructures.  Under Chris’ vision and entrepreneurial direction, BioMaxx quickly became a National industry leader solving water and wastewater challenges for hundreds of clients within municipalities and industry, with offices and from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador.

In 2018, through Chris’ innovation, vision, and leadership, AltoMaxx Technologies was created. AltoMaxx provides an outstanding level of excellence and professionalism as a leader of RPAS in Canada and with UAV partners & international clients throughout the world.  AltoMaxx’s goal is to drive the UAV/RPAS industry forward by providing clients and partners with the best tools and technical services possible. Chris’ team of world-class technical experts and their dedication to continuous improvement, provides an unwavering commitment to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions across industries and geographies to help clients realize the unlimited possibilities of AltoMaxx’s drone services and technologies.

Steve Priestley |
Chief Operating Officer

Steve has 24 years in the environmental and innovation sector as well 10+ years of C-level management experience. He has worked with municipalities and Indigenous communities across Canada, assisting communities with their water and wastewater needs prior to AltoMaxx.

In 2018 Steve co-founded AltoMaxx Technologies with Chris, as they recognized that the industry was truly lacking professional and credible RPAS training and service providers. Through the team’s hard work and determination, Altomaxx has been able to expand nationally with four offices across Canada and become leaders in the RPAS sector, providing the highest quality outputs on the market. With a vastly expanding global presence, AltoMaxx has become a household name within the RPAS world.

Steve loves the travel and education that comes along with this career, and learning from first-hand experience in the field. He is passionate about his work, and loyal and dedicated to his employees, customers and external stakeholders.

Steve currently resides in Newfoundland and Labrador with his wife and daughter

Rodney Codner |
Director of Global Initiatives

Rodney’s career spans 16+ years in the manufacturing, oil & gas, and non-profit sectors. He brings to AltoMaxx a combination of business analytics, commercial, financial and operational experience. Also, Rodney currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador, and 3 Birds Emergency Shelter.

Jared Seufert |
Manager of RPAS Operations

In his free time, he likes to curl, snowmobile, play hockey, play disc golf, hike, camp, and travel.

Jordan Bannister |
Chief RPAS Operations Specialist

Jordan started his career with Biomaxx Environmental and quickly worked his way up thru the ranks with his skill doing leak detection, and flow monitor trouble shooting. He became a lead hand and was instrumental in growing the company through training other staff and his dedication to the job. Jordan joined AltoMaxx when it founded and became one of Atlantic Canada’s first flight reviewers leading the charge on training throughout all of Atlantic Canada.

Jordan has flown RPAS/UAV’s internationally on missions and has the skill and touch to fly in the toughest environments whether they be inside confined spaces, or outside in hard to reach areas obtaining optimal data for clients and external stakeholders alike. In his downtime, Jordan likes to surprise surprise fly RPAS’s, use the flight simulator, play soccer, the Montreal Canadians or visit his family in Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Maria Savage |
Manager of Training and Compliance

Maria’s career began with sustainable development and monitoring fish stocks with different government agencies before she transitioned into the world of policy where she developed and implemented safety programs for multiple companies. She later joined the AltoMaxx team where her drive for safety still remains. Maria appreciates the learn and share cycle that our work environment provides. Her time off is spent practicing yoga or with her pets.

Hyun Choi |
Director of Program Development