Mark Brown, COO, PFN Group of Companies Inc & President, Pro Metal Industries Ltd.
Mark Brown holds the role of Chief Operating Officer of Pasqua First Nations Economic Development Corp, PFN Group of Companies Inc. and President of Pro Metal Industries Ltd, 100% owned by Pasqua First Nation. Pro Metal is Canada’s premier First Nation Defense advanced metal fabrication and machining company. Pro Metal holds several certifications including Canadian Controlled Good.
In his roles, Mark is responsible for the overall execution of strategy and operations. Mark’s vision, along with Pasqua, is to create generational economic prosperity for the Nation through it’s business units for the Nation and it’s members. This done through creating generational wealth, meaningful careers and capacity building.
Mark has over 25 years experience in business in senior roles in leadership, finance and operations in various industries including oil and gas, manufacturing and construction throughout Western Canada. He has been awarded the Deputy Minister Award for his efforts in Covid response for First Nations throughout Canada.
His motto in business and life is “if you are not growing, you are dying” He has two daughters and happily married to his wife Melody. You may occasionally catch him on the golf course, however he does not have nearly enough time to be any good but remains determined.