Leadership Team

The people leading NextGen are passionate about making a difference, committed to excellence, and driven by a shared goal: to provide novel data and applications that help us adapt to a changing environment.

We are strong and experienced at science, technology, and application development in near real-time applications demanding automated digital platforms.

  • Dr. Paul Cooley, Founder & President

    Dr. Paul

    Founder & President, Science and Tech Lead

  • Cathy Cooley

    Cathy

    Director of Operations

  • Omar

    Omar

    Lead Developer, Near Real-Time Platform Dev, and Machine Learning

  • Rob Wozney

    Rob

    Advisor - Marketing and business communication

Dr. D. G. Barber

(1960 - 2022)

Dedication

“This company could not have been built without the tremendous influence of the late Dr. D. G. Barber, the world-renowned climate and ice researcher who created the Center for Earth Observation Science, at U of Manitoba. He left an indelible imprint on my life. This page and the outcomes of my company are dedicated entirely to his memory and his vision for the future.”

- Dr. Paul M. Cooley, Founder & President, NextGen Environmental Research Inc.