Meet the Team

Ken Flesher

Ken Flesher, MEd, President - Ken founded Base Corp. with expertise in project management, eLearning and instructional design. He is currently completing doctoral studies specializing in Learning Development and Assessment. Ken has extensive experience and expertise in competency-based learning management system (LMS) implementation and sustainment.

Brenda Colombus

Brenda Colombus, BA, CACE, Vice President, Operations - Brenda brings fifteen years of operational and management experience and has managed responsibilities for both business and personnel development. She is an experienced classroom facilitator and on-the-job trainer. Brenda is CACE certified and holds a Human Resource Management Certificate from the University of Alberta. Brenda works collaboratively with organizations to determine training requirements and recommend learning solutions and technologies. She oversees the development and implementation processes to ensure timely delivery of world-class learning solutions.

Raj Boora

Raj Boora, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed., Business Development Manager - Raj spent the first part of his career within academia, working with multiple institutions to develop courses and other instructional materials while participating in and publishing a number of papers and chapters in internationally peer reviewed publications. While in the university system, Raj also participated in a number of committees and gained an appreciation for the processes of large organizations. At Base Corp., Raj puts this experience together to help create new relationships and strengthen existing ones by identifying business and instructional needs and presenting grounded solutions.

Marcie Mazurenko

Marcie Mazurenko, BComm, Business Development Coordinator - Marcie works with the Business Development team to develop new relationships and promote Base Corp.'s products and services. She also helps our clients identify impactful ways to market their learning programs. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a major in marketing. Marcie has developed and implemented marketing plans for a wide variety of businesses and organizations.

Peter Exner

Peter Exner, Instructional Designer - Peter is an honours graduate (Television Writer/Producer) of the Cinema, Television, Stage and Radio Arts program at SAIT, with experience in scripting documentary and promotional materials. He brings over a decade of experience in the development of industrial and corporate training material to Base Corp. Peter has developed material for many high-profile clients in the oil and gas sector and in the financial and communications industries. This experience, coupled with dedication to quality and deadlines and problem-solving ability make Peter an asset to any project.

Jill Walker

Jill Walker, MA, Instructional Designer - Jill graduated from the University of Alberta with an MA in 2003. During her university years, she studied in Alberta, Ontario and in Wales and was intrigued by the different uses and applications of language. She has a passion for the English language and communication techniques as they relate to instructional technology. Jill provides interview capability, storyboard development and learning resource editing. Her experience includes over five years working on many large-scale learning system implementations.

Larry Flewwelling

Larry Flewwelling, Senior Programmer - With over fifteen years of software development experience, Larry provides expertise in technology design and development. He is responsible for product architecture and oversees our technology development. As a director of development, team leader and senior developer, Larry has completed the design, development and implementation of numerous successful eLearning software products. Larry oversees the IT development team.

Spencer Douglas

Spencer Douglas, Senior Programmer - Spencer has over ten years of cross-platform programming experience, specializing in web programming and website development. He is Base Corp.'s resident expert on testing applications (learner evaluations); he implements and maintains all of our clients' online testing environments. Spencer also provides technical and SharePoint support for all Base Corp. projects.

Nancy Scammell

Nancy Scammell, BEd, Program Manager – Nancy graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.Ed in 1980 and obtained her certification as a Life Skills Coach in 1995. Nancy has over 20 years of classroom experience at all grade levels both in Alberta and internationally. Nancy is currently managing a virtual class of 3000 learners and lends herself as an application specialist in her "spare" time.

Amy Yeung

Amy Yeung, BDes, New Media Designer – Amy has worked as a multimedia web designer since graduating from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Design in 2001. She has extensive experience in creating Web graphics, user interfaces, templates and web style sheets for various website projects. In addition to web design, Amy has an interest in typography and print design and has created branding for several businesses and organizations.

Lauren Hawkins

Lauren Hawkins, Web Developer – Lauren graduated from NAIT in 2010 with a diploma in Digital and Interactive Media Design and is currently completing a diploma in Design and Illustration from Grant MacEwan University. She designs and creates comprehensive web identities as well as print-based materials such as logotypes, posters and packaging. Lauren enjoys the fine arts and is an accomplished painter and illustrator.

Julie Yakimec

Julie Drewniak, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Photographer – Julie provides quality control and production support. She provides valuable feedback throughout product development and works closely with the design team to ensure final deliverables are met. Julie also holds a diploma in Digital Arts and Media and has worked as a professional photographer for six years. She provides photo and video support as required.

Aida Jerez

Aida Jerez, Administrative Assistant – Chances are, you'll speak to Aida before anyone else. She's the cheery voice you will hear during work hours. Aida's exceptional customer service and organizational skills are fully utilized in her role as Administrative Assistant. In addition to coordinating a busy office, she assists with program support. Aida graduated from Sheridan College with an Early Childhood Education Diploma.