Our Team

Shannon Ward, P.Geo.- President & CEO, Director

Distinguished geoscience leader with 23 years of industry experience in the WCSB specializing in unconventional and conventional development with progressive technical and managerial experience.

Rob Verbuck – Corporate Secretary

Partner and former Managing Partner at DS Lawyers Canada LLP with 25 years in corporate and securities law, focused on start-ups, capital markets, and governance; founder and director across multiple sectors, including Chair of a private multi-billion-dollar multifamily asset manager.

Joanne Rawlinson, CPA - CFO

Chartered Professional Accountant with 20+ years of financial leadership in oil and gas, experienced in CFO and Controller roles overseeing accounting, forecasting, compliance, and strategic financial governance across public and private companies globally.

Greg Ward - Director

Leader with 40+ years in drilling innovation and entrepreneurship; founder of NorthStar Drilling Systems, RigMinder, and award-winning Citadel Yachts, with a strong track record of building successful, technology-driven ventures.

Todd Savage, B.Comm. - Director

20 years of executive leadership driving success in start-ups and established companies across Energy, Power, Technology, and Manufacturing sectors