Management & Staff
Rocky Sinclair
Chief Executive Officer
Rocky Sinclair is the Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC). He has been with AIIC since 1993 and brings more than 30 years of experience in Aboriginal business development. In his role, Rocky oversees all aspects of AIIC’s corporate interests, guiding the organization’s efforts to strengthen Indigenous entrepreneurship and economic growth across Alberta.
Stephan Pertschy
Business Loans Manager
Stephan Pertschy attended business school at the University of Alberta in Edmonton and proudly carries Inuvialuit heritage from the Western Arctic. For more than a decade, he has worked closely with First Nations clients, providing financial and advisory services through assignments in Edmonton, Winnipeg, and across Atlantic Canada.
Roxanna Hilcton
ABFP SEAP Manager
roxannabhilcton@aiicbusiness.org
Roxanna Hilcton, is a proud member of the Flying Dust First Nation, is an accomplished professional with expertise in financial management and community development. She holds an accounting designation and certifications from AFOA Canada and AFOA Alberta, as well as certification in Entrepreneur Training from the Sirolli Institute Trinity of Management. Roxanna has dedicated her career to empowering First Nations through coaching and mentoring, using her skills to drive sustainable growth and positive change.
Dawn Half
Reception
Dawn Half is a proud member of Saddle Lake First Nation and has been with the Alberta Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC) since 2018. With more than 20 years of office administrative experience across industries including automotive, union, and accounting, Dawn brings a wealth of knowledge in business and financial administration. As the first face you see when walking into AIIC, and the voice who answers every call, she ensures clients and visitors are welcomed with professionalism and care.
Nadia Jensen
Business Services Officer, Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
Nadia Jensen supports Indigenous women entrepreneurs across Alberta through business planning, development, and access to financing. With experience in business brokerage, law office administration, and community program coordination, she brings strong transactional knowledge, organization, and client-focused service to her role. Dedicated to empowering Indigenous women in business, Nadia helps clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and meaningful support.
Austin Kaduk
Loan Officer
Austin Kaduk is a Métis Graduate with his Bachelor of Commerce in finance from Edmonton, Alberta, with family roots extending to Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. He is a Loans Officer with the Alberta Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC), where he supports Indigenous entrepreneurs by helping them explore financing options, business services, and programs designed to support growth and success.