Meet Our Team

Quinn is President and Principal Geologist of inData and an Associate Geologist with Moose Mountain Technical Services. Areas of expertise include regional targeting and project conceptualization; program design, coordination, and delivery; technical and public communications; and hydrothermal systems of the Cordillera.  Quinn has more than 15 years of experience in BC, Ontario, Yukon and Alaska, and gained initial management experience as an Initial Attack Crew Leader (IC-IV) for the BC Wildfire Management Branch. He has since led successful teams with Serengeti Resources/Kwanika Copper Corp. (NorthWest Copper Corp.), AuRico Metals (Centerra Gold Inc.), Kiska Metals, and a number of other mineral sector companies. For fun, Quinn enjoys spending time in the air, on the water and in the mountains with his family, exploring where geology and anthropology meet, and planning the next adventure. Quinn holds a Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences from Simon Fraser University, and is a registered Professional Geoscientist with both Engineers and Geoscientists BC, and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.

Cole is inData's Chief Operations Officer and Co-Founder with over ten years of experience as a geologist and emergency services professional. Cole's expertise includes regional target development and logistics; planning, budgeting and mobilization;  permitting and community collaboration;  and inspiring passion and excitement for geology and mineral exploration. Cole's background includes eight years as Project Manager for Serengeti Resources (NorthWest Copper Corp.)  where he successfully planned and managed diverse exploration projects in regions throughout British Columbia, in addition to exploration roles in Yukon, Ontario and Nunavut.  Cole's skills also extend to advanced emergency medical response and safety, as demonstrated by his ongoing 13-year tenure as a Paramedic with the BC Ambulance Service, and nearly a decade with a Volunteer Fire Department in the Lower Mainland. Cole possess a Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences from Simon Fraser University.

Samantha is inData’s Senior Database Manager and a GIS-focused geologist with over 15 years of experience in exploration geology in BC and the Yukon. Samantha’s expertise includes managing and standardizing geological and spatial data, implementing and maintaining geological databases, streamlining data collection workflows, and developing GIS workspaces and maps. In her off-time Samantha enjoys adventuring with her family and dog, and exploring new trails around BC. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Geology from the University of British Columbia, an Advanced Diploma in GIS from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and is a registered Geoscientist-in-Training with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC.