Grounded in Experience.
Driven by Trust.
Powered by Our People.
Since 1984, Progress Land has operated on a clear principle: land work must be conducted with professionalism, respect, and integrity.
We don’t just manage land; we manage the risks, relationships, and regulatory requirements that move Canada’s critical infrastructure forward.
We are a team of senior-level professionals providing the calm authority and disciplined execution required for projects that cannot afford surprises. From early-stage consultation to final close-out, we deliver the defensible outcomes and audit-ready data our clients rely on.
OUR APPROACH
The Progress Standard
Our work is grounded in expertise that earns trust. We bring deep technical and regulatory knowledge to every project, anticipating challenges and addressing risks before they impact your schedule or outcomes.
We differentiate on
Discipline, not just experience.
Proactivity, not just responsiveness.
Systems, not just people.
Safety, compliance, and continuity.
Calm, credible execution in politically sensitive environments.
Our Mission
To deliver land services and stakeholder outcomes that are defensible, audit-ready, and on schedule so our clients can execute with confidence.
Our Vision
To be Canada’s most trusted land services partner for projects that cannot afford surprises, setting the standard with proven clarity, compliance, and fairness.
Our Purpose
To bring certainty and integrity to land projects, enabling them to move forward responsibly and achieve effective, proven outcomes.
Operating Principles
Certainty Over Noise
We provide clear reporting, accurate land packages, and decision-ready information. No ambiguity. No loose ends.
Fair Deals, Built to Last
We negotiate firmly and respectfully — protecting your interests while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Regulatory Fluency
From Provincial to Federal requirements to hearings support, we understand the regulatory landscape and prepare documentation that stands up to scrutiny.
Discipline & Follow-Through
On time. On budget. Thorough. We manage details proactively, so your project stays on track.
Technology That Serves the Work
We use modern electronic systems to improve speed, transparency, and audit readiness — not technology for its own sake.
Industries We Serve
Energy
- Oil & Gas: Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, and Carbon Capture
- Utilities: Power Transmission and Distribution
- Renewables: Wind Farms, Solar Farms, Energy Storage Facilities
- Emerging Energy: Helium, Hydrogen, Nuclear, and Geothermal
Public Infrastructure
- Transportation Development
- Utility Services: Water, Electricity, Communications
- Crisis Mitigation: Emergency Flood and Forest Fire support
Telecommunications
- Fiber Optics and Data Box infrastructure
Data Centres
- High-capacity data facilities
- Infrastructure to support data centres
Railway
- Rail widenings and spur lines
Mining
- Oil Sands, Lithium Mining, and Coal Mining
Our Core Values
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in every aspect of our work.
Respect
We treat stakeholders, clients, industry partners, and team members with professionalism and dignity.
Precision
We deliver thorough, correct, and dependable work—informed by deep experience.
Professionalism
We uphold high standards in conduct, communication, and execution, representing our clients and our profession with credibility and care.
Responsibility
We balance project requirements with the long-term interests of clients, stakeholders, and communities.
Proven Experience
Our decisions and recommendations are guided by over 40 years of industry knowledge and practical insight.
Leadership
Progress Land’s leadership team brings together strategic insight, disciplined delivery, and a strong commitment to safety and compliance. With decades of experience across complex, regulated infrastructure projects, our leaders guide land programs with clarity, accountability, and care, ensuring work is done right, from planning through close-out.
Joey Andries
Partner, President & CEO
Joey Andries brings decades of experience delivering land services for complex infrastructure projects across Western Canada. Throughout his career, Joey has led land acquisition, consultation, right-of-way, permitting, and land administration programs for major pipeline, E&P, utility, municipal, and transit projects. He’s also a licensed land agent and appointed as a Commissioner of Oaths in Alberta.
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In addition to his project leadership, Joey is actively involved in advancing the land profession. He currently serves as Chair of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Chapter 62 Membership Committee and is a current member and past
President of the Alberta Association of Surface Land Agents (AASLA).
Joey has also overseen the modernization of Progress Land’s internal systems and processes. Under his leadership, the firm has strengthened its approach to digital records management, reporting, and data integrity, ensuring clients have clear visibility into land files, progress, and outcomes.
Joey’s hands-on leadership, institutional knowledge, and long-standing client relationships make him a trusted advisor on some of the region’s most complex land programs.
Trisha Lucas
Partner, Vice President & COO
Trisha Lucas brings extensive experience managing land acquisition and land administration programs for large-scale infrastructure projects. She has worked across a wide range of land matters, including right-of-way agreements, third-party crossings, lease agreements, and regulatory compliance.
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Trisha plays a key role in coordinating land teams, aligning workstreams, and ensuring consistent execution across projects. She is particularly valued for her ability to manage multiple moving parts, balancing landowner engagement, regulatory requirements, internal processes, and client expectations.
She also brings strong experience working within regulated project environments, supporting land programs that interface with municipal, provincial, and federal regulators. Trisha understands how regulatory requirements shape land processes and works closely with project teams to ensure documentation, reporting, and timelines align with approval and compliance expectations.
A strong advocate for continuous process improvement, Trisha has helped Progress Land Services stay current with emerging technologies, as well as industry-specific software designed to improve land administration and management practices. She has been instrumental in designing Progress Land’s data management systems and leads the Progress Land team to ensure land files are accurate, searchable, and ready for audit, reporting, or project close-out.
Trisha is an active member of the Land and Energy Management Association of Canada (LEMAC) and is appointed as a Commissioner of Oaths in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Her practical approach, attention to detail, and deep understanding of land processes help clients move projects forward with confidence and clarity.
Sarah Gibson
Partner, CFO
Sarah is a core member of Progress Land’s leadership team, bringing more than 20 years of accounting and administrative experience tailored to the unique needs of surface land services. She brings a deep understanding of the systems, records, and controls that support complex land programs. She is appointed as a Commissioner of Oaths in Alberta.
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Sarah works closely with the land team to assist with well-structured files that support reporting, reviews, and final project close-out. She has also been actively involved in Progress Land’s digitization efforts, helping convert physical records into organized digital files and supporting consistent file standards across projects. This work improves efficiency, strengthens compliance, and supports seamless project transitions.
Beyond her expertise in accounting and administration, Sarah plays a critical role in Progress Land’s health and safety program. She is often recognized for her commitment to ensuring the health and safety of individuals throughout all phases of a project. Sarah was instrumental in Progress Land achieving its Certificate of Recognition (COR) for its health and safety management system and is certified as a COR Internal Auditor through Energy Safety Canada (formerly Enform).
Sarah holds a Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation through the National Payroll Institute, allowing her to stay current with legislation and best practices in her field. Her attention to detail, strong sense of accountability, and behind-the-scenes leadership provides a stable foundation that allows land programs to run smoothly, safely, and predictably.
Core Team
Matt Friend
Sr. Project Manager
Matt is an experienced land professional with a strong background in project coordination, stakeholder
engagement, and regulatory alignment across complex infrastructure developments. He has supported pipeline and infrastructure projects across Western Canada, contributing to land acquisition, landowner
relations, route planning support, and coordination with clients, regulators, and third-party stakeholders.
Known for his practical and solutions-focused approach, Matt brings structure and clarity to project execution. His experience across both field and administrative work allows him to anticipate challenges, manage competing priorities, and deliver organized, reliable support that helps projects move forward efficiently from early planning through construction and close-out.
Erica Nichol
Sr. Project Manager
Erica is a seasoned Land Administrator with over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry. Since joining Progress Land Services in 2010, she has supported a wide range of projects through accurate data management, document preparation, and coordination with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
Her expertise includes preparing and managing legal agreements such as Surface Leases, Easements, and Right of Way documents, as well as supporting Crown acquisitions and third-party agreements. Known for her strong organization and attention to detail, Erica plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, reliable reporting, and well-structured project documentation.
Taylor Baguley
Sr. Surface Land Admin/ Project Manager
Taylor is a dedicated land professional who supports infrastructure and energy projects through strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication. Her experience includes land administration, document preparation, data tracking, and coordination of project deliverables across multiple phases, supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders.
She has been involved in projects requiring accurate reporting, regulatory documentation, and consistent coordination, where precision and reliability are essential. Known for her efficiency and ability to manage detailed information in fast-paced environments, Taylor contributes to well-structured project delivery and dependable day-to-day operations.
Joanne Bourdage
Sr. Surface Land Administrator
Joanne is an experienced Senior Land Administrator who has been with Progress Land Services since 2004, serving as a Lead Administrator on major pipeline projects including Alberta Clipper/Southern Lights, Woodland Pipeline Extension, and Norlite Diluent Pipeline. She brings extensive expertise in land administration across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Her work includes preparing and managing project documentation, title research, regulatory filings, and third-party agreements, as well as maintaining accurate status reporting throughout project lifecycles. With strong technical knowledge and certifications as a Commissioner for Oaths across multiple provinces, Joanne is recognized for her precision, efficiency, and ability to support complex projects from
initiation through completion.
Shae Mahadeo
Health & Safety Representative
Known for her reliability and process-oriented approach, Shae excels at translating complex information into well-structured records. Her background includes extensive experience in team coordination and task delegation, allowing her to manage high volumes of information while maintaining strict attention to detail. As Health & Safety Representative, Shae applies her strong organizational skills and ability to quickly adapt to new regulatory systems to support a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Chelsea Harper
HR Director
Chelsea is an experienced HR leader and consultant with a strong background in strategic HR
partnership, organizational development, and workforce planning across a range of industries. She has supported organizations from early-stage companies to large global teams, contributing to people strategy, employee relations, leadership coaching, and the design and implementation of scalable HR
programs and processes.
Known for her pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, Chelsea brings clarity and structure to complex people challenges. Her ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level allows her to anticipate risk, navigate sensitive situations, and deliver tailored, effective HR support that strengthens teams and enables organizations to grow with confidence.
Ellen Co
Marketing Lead
Ellen is a marketing and brand leader with nearly two decades of experience across agency, corporate, and entrepreneurial environments. She has worked with multinational brands including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Singapore Airlines, and has led marketing initiatives for companies across the Philippines, United States, and Australia. Her background also includes serving as Assistant Vice President at Citibank Philippines, where she supported global communications and large-scale corporate
initiatives.
Known for her strategic and creative approach, Ellen specializes in brand storytelling, content development, and integrated marketing execution. She brings a strong ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives, helping organizations build meaningful connections and drive long-term growth.
Lee Ingram
Data Infrastructure Manager
Lee is a software development professional with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering custom business solutions. Since 1998, his work has focused on building practical, reliable systems that improve operational efficiency, safety, and asset management across a range of industries.
He has developed software solutions supporting vehicle management, asset tracking, safety monitoring, and personnel management for organizations including CPKC, United Safety Ltd., HSE Integrated, and Sunhills Mining. Known for his hands-on, solutions-driven approach, Lee specializes in translating complex operational needs into scalable systems that support compliance, reporting, and day-to-day business performance.
Darrel Pendry
Advanced Drone Pilot
Known for a practical, solutions-focused approach, Darrel combines advanced drone technology with real-world operational experience to deliver accurate, actionable information for land development, construction, building envelope assessments, infrastructure inspections, and asset management. His certifications include Level 1 Complex & Advanced RPAS Operations and specialized drone flight training, supporting safe, compliant, and professional aerial operations throughout Alberta.
Progress Land is proud to actively participate in and support the organizations driving the standards of the Canadian energy and land sectors.
A Legacy of Scale and Precision
Unrivaled Pipeline Success
Few land companies in Western Canada can match the depth and breadth of our pipeline project experience.
Regulatory Leadership
Our track record spans more Canadian energy-regulated projects than any other land acquisition firm.
Unmatched Project Scope
We have built one of Canada's most extensive portfolios of experience supporting energy-regulated projects.