Kelly Cooley
CoolPro Solutions Environmental Consulting
CoolPro Solutions Environmental Consulting was established in 2010.
Kelly completed his second term on the North American Invasive Species Management Association Board of Directors (2015-2020), including service as NAISMA President. He continues on most of NAISMA’s committees.
Kelly is the Alberta Terrestrial Invasive Species Verifier for the Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS), working on behalf of the AISC, and liaising with The Centre for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health.
Kelly lends his experience to several organizations, including the Crown of the Continent Manager’s Partnership (Crown Terrestrial Invasive Plant Network and Landscape Conservation Design Team), South West Invasive Managers, and the Alberta Conservation Advisory Committee for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Kelly is an Alberta Environment & Parks Certified Trainer of both Authorized Assistant Pesticide Applicator and Farmer Pesticide Applicator Certification Programs. As of fall 2021, Kelly certified as a Technician for the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan Program, and in 2022 will be leading the establishment of the ALUS Program, both on behalf of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek.
Kelly served as Agricultural Fieldman for the MD of Pincher Creek (1993-2010), managing agricultural and environmental programs. During that time, he took on leadership roles with:
• Executive of the Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen (2002-2006) including AAAF President • Board of Directors for the North American Weed Management Association (2004-2008).
Kelly grew up on the family farm in southwest Alberta. Their mixed operation included native prairie, with a view of the Canadian Rockies Eastern Slopes. Kelly and his family are active in local recreational sports and community organizations, share a love for music, and enjoy raising their four children. They maintain ‘country roots’ on 80 acres south of Pincher Creek, escaping to hike in the mountains whenever possible.