17+ years.
Community first.
Economic development, housing management, and infrastructure project delivery for BC First Nations communities — with the experience and cultural respect this work demands.
This isn't consulting from the outside.
Eddy Davis has served as CAO, Executive Director, and Director of Public Works for BC First Nations bands — not as an outside contractor, but as a trusted leader inside the organization. He understands band governance, Chief and Council dynamics, the weight of community accountability, and the complexity of delivering results for members.
That experience is the foundation of every engagement. Tumbleweed Consulting brings senior executive capacity to your community on a contract basis — for the projects and programs where you need that depth, without the long-term overhead of a full-time hire.
"Eddy's expertise in strategic housing support, health and safety, and navigating complex community projects has been invaluable. He brings a level of professionalism and knowledge that is hard to find." — Richard Gage, P.Eng · CAO & Former Director of Public Works, Tla'amin Nation
First Nations Economic Development
Own-source revenue is the foundation of community self-determination. Eddy works with First Nations leadership to identify, develop, and manage economic development opportunities that align with your community's values, territorial priorities, and long-term vision.
Drawing on 17+ years of working within First Nations governance structures, Eddy brings a practical, community-accountable approach — not a generic consultant's framework applied from the outside.
- Economic development strategy and planning
- Own-source revenue identification and feasibility
- Business development and enterprise planning
- Partnership negotiation with private sector and government
- Natural resource and land-based economic opportunities
- Grant and funding application support
- Board and executive advisory for band-owned enterprises
Ideal Engagements
- Bands building or growing an economic development arm
- Communities assessing natural resource opportunities
- Nations seeking interim executive leadership for enterprises
- Bands needing independent feasibility analysis
Also See
TumbleTracker is a purpose-built housing asset management tool for First Nations communities.
TumbleTracker.ca ↗First Nations Housing Management & Consulting
Effective housing management is one of the most critical and complex responsibilities in band administration. Eddy has managed CMHC-funded housing programs, delivered housing construction projects for remote communities, and served as an interim housing manager — giving him the practical depth that textbook consultants simply don't have.
Whether your community needs interim housing management capacity, support delivering a CMHC program, or advice navigating a complex housing project, this is work Eddy has done repeatedly across BC.
- CMHC housing program delivery and administration
- Interim housing management
- Housing construction project oversight
- Housing condition assessments and inspection reports
- Renovation funding program support
- Habitat for Humanity and social housing coordination
- Housing policy and bylaw development
- Member relations and homeowner engagement
Ideal Engagements
- Bands without a full-time housing manager
- Communities managing CMHC Section 95 or other programs
- Nations delivering new housing construction projects
- Bands needing inspection reports for renovation funding
Purpose-built housing asset management and maintenance tracking for First Nations housing programs.
Visit TumbleTracker.ca ↗Capital & Infrastructure Project Management
First Nations capital projects — from community water and sewer systems to fire halls, health centres, roads, and flood control — require a project manager who understands both construction delivery and the governance context of band administration. Eddy has delivered all of these, including in remote and difficult-to-access communities across BC.
As a former Director of Public Works, he managed entire public works departments — coordinating contractors, managing budgets, reporting to Chief and Council, and delivering projects on federal and provincial timelines.
- Community water and sewer system projects
- Road and highway infrastructure
- Flood control and drainage projects
- Community buildings — fire halls, health centres, band offices
- Remote community project delivery
- Public works department management
- Federal and provincial grant-funded capital projects
- Contractor procurement, oversight, and accountability
- Reporting to Chief, Council, and funding agencies
Project Types
- Water treatment and distribution systems
- Community sewer and wastewater
- Reserve road construction and upgrades
- Fire halls and emergency services buildings
- Health centres and community facilities
- Flood mitigation and dam upgrades
- Remote community site access projects
TumbleTracker — Built for Band Housing Managers
Managing a First Nations housing portfolio with spreadsheets is a problem Eddy lived firsthand. TumbleTracker was built to fix it — a housing asset management and maintenance tracking platform designed specifically for the way First Nations housing programs actually work.
No bloated enterprise software. No systems designed for municipalities or private property managers. TumbleTracker speaks the language of band housing — CMHC units, Section 95, member homeowners, and the maintenance realities of remote communities.
Visit TumbleTracker.ca ↗Asset Inventory
Complete housing unit registry — condition, age, unit type, member occupancy, and inspection history.
Maintenance Scheduling
Track upcoming and overdue maintenance tasks. Assign work orders to contractors or maintenance staff.
Inspection Reports
Digital inspection workflows that produce reports ready for CMHC funding applications and renovation programs.
Portfolio Dashboard
At-a-glance summary of your entire housing portfolio — conditions, upcoming work, and compliance status.
Trusted by First Nations administrators across BC
"Eddy's expertise in strategic housing support, health and safety, and navigating complex community projects has been invaluable. He brings a level of professionalism and knowledge that is hard to find."
"Eddy's professionalism with homeowners and his knowledge of the Housing Support Program was impressive. He handled every situation with confidence and got results."
"Contracted for house inspections for renovation funding applications — Eddy's knowledge of building condition assessment and the funding program requirements was exactly what we needed."
Read more from communities and clients who have worked with Eddy.
Let's talk about your community's needs.
Whether you need an interim expert, a project manager for a capital build, or ongoing housing consulting — the first conversation is free.