Indigenous-owned. Relationship-driven. Built for major projects.

Barry brings a distinctive combination of private-sector experience, federal government insight, and a First Nations business perspective to his role as CEO of First Alliance Indigenous Group. He leads the company's work in project financing and lending for major projects involving Indigenous communities and businesses as sponsors, developers, and owners.

Before returning to the private sector, Barry spent four years leading the Indigenous Entrepreneurship Centre of Engagement at Procurement Assistance Canada. In that role, he supported small and medium-sized enterprises across Canada in navigating federal procurement, overcoming barriers, and pursuing new business opportunities. This experience deepened his understanding of government processes and strengthened his ability to connect businesses, communities, and decision-makers.

At First Alliance Indigenous Group, Barry brings these perspectives and relationships together to help connect Indigenous-led opportunities with the capital and collaboration needed to move projects forward. His leadership reflects a commitment to fostering economic growth, advancing meaningful Indigenous participation and ownership, and creating opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs and equity-deserving groups.

For Barry, this role represents a full-circle opportunity: bringing his experience back to the private sector, continuing his work as a connector, and giving back through projects that support lasting economic opportunity.

Andrew Christopher brings three decades of experience in finance and private equity to First Alliance Indigenous Capital Inc., with a focus on compliance, operational oversight, and lending-process management. Drawing on his decade-long tenure in the industry, Andrew brings an understanding of structured private lending and the disciplined processes required to support complex financing transactions.

At First Alliance Indigenous Capital Inc., Andrew's role is to establish and oversee the operational framework supporting the firm's lending activities and its relationships with affiliates. His focus includes developing compliance procedures, coordinating documentation and transaction workflows, and aligning internal processes with applicable requirements and lending-partner standards.

Andrew's approach emphasizes accountability, clear communication, and consistent execution. By bringing structure and operational discipline to the lending process, he helps First Alliance Indigenous Capital Inc. build a foundation for responsible growth and professional service to borrowers and lending partners.