Enhancing Fishing Precision
Exploring innovative technologies to revolutionize the fishing industry and create a sustainable future. Our commitment to economic growth and environmental stewardship sets us apart.
Join us in our mission to transform the way fishing is done. Let's make a positive impact together.
Meet the Team
Marc d’Entremont
Owner, CEO and founder
Marc works full-time as Katchi’s CEO and manages the project. Marc was previously a co-owner of a fish harvesting and processing company, that has three 65-foot fiberglass trawlers, owns groundfish quota in both NAFO areas, 4x, 5y and 5z. Marc was the controller and managed the vessels for 10 years. His experience includes working in the industry, specifically the harvesting side, understanding the complexity of the science (employed by DFO determine quota levels and stock health), the restrictions placed on harvesters (i.e MPA’s), the increasing difficulty to fish cleanly without by-catch, and the challenges faced in re-building fish stocks. Front line experience at the harvester level is necessary for the evolution of a practical solution. The end user needs must be considered in all steps of design and implementation.
Angie Greene, CPA CA
Owner and CFO
Angie works part-time as Katchi’s CFO and spends more time in this role as the company grows. Angie obtained her CPA designation with PwC in 2004, her tax specialist title in 2009 and has 23 years of experience in the field of
business consulting and accounting. Currently co-owner of a public practice firm in Yarmouth (Conrad Cushing Bain Inc.) and employing 19 people, she serves as Partner. Her background consists of a wide range of industries, with
most in the fishing industry. She has a working understanding of the quota system, business and financing side of the industry. She also serves as director on the Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce, the WREN and the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation. She is currently enrolled in the MIT Regional Economic Accelerator Program as 1
member of a 10 member team representing the Western NS region.
Mark de Jonge, P.Eng., OLY
Owner and CTO
Mark works full-time as Katchi’s Chief Technology Officer. Mark is a professional engineer with a background in industrial design, manufacturing, and R&D. He is well known as a (now-retired) Olympic sprint kayaker, having competed in three Olympic Games. Mark won numerous accolades in his 24-year career in sport, including an Olympic bronze medal and two World Championship titles, which he attributes to his scientific approach to training and race preparation. He was a contributor and subject of several Team Canada R&D programs, designed an innovative new kayak paddle, and co-founded a sport technology company that made sensors and software for use in high-level sport. Where time allows, Mark designs and manufactures products under his company Tinker Tech and speaks professionally about his Olympic experience and pathway to success.
Jim Hanlon, P.Eng. MBA FCAE
Owner and Director
Jim Hanlon is an experienced technology entrepreneur with specialized knowledge of marine and naval defence markets. He was the founding CEO of the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE), a $30 million 70 tenant ocean technology hub in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jim is a 40-year veteran of the tech industry, having lived and worked in Atlantic Canada, Ontario and New England. He has experience in the defence sector as well as the marine monitoring field. He has held senior roles in engineering, marketing and general management. Jim was formerly the President of Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems in Halifax; he and his partners having sold their company to Ultra in May of 2008. Ultra Electronics Marine Systems is one of the oldest continuously operating electronics design and manufacturing operations in Canada and the largest electronics product design company in Atlantic Canada.
Kyle Smith, EIT
Mechanical Engineer, B.Eng.
Kyle Smith is a full-time Mechanical Engineer (B.Eng.) at Katchi, where he leads the mechanical and control system design for the company’s innovative Auto Trawl system. With a background in mechanical engineering, a strong interest in robotics, and hands-on experience in control system development, Kyle is well-equipped to drive the automation efforts behind Katchi's cutting-edge technology.
Originally from Sambro, Nova Scotia, Kyle brings firsthand industry knowledge from his time working as a plant processor and fisher. This early experience fostered a deep passion for the ocean and sustainable fishing practices—passion that ultimately guided him to join Katchi in the pursuit of smarter, more responsible solutions for our marine ecosystems.
