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AJM Solutions Inc. Director and CEO
Apr. 2019Alberta, CanadaFounder, Director, and CEO • Provide a sounding board for private company owners looking to grow and build value in their organization.
• Assisting organizations in understanding, managing, and communicating the Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) pathways that mobilize their climate risk planning.
• Advising owners and management teams to provide solutions to improve reliability, safety, and organizational structuring to assist clients in financial and operational sustainability.
• Collaborating and knowledge transfer between operations, finance and information technology teams.
• Acquiring and financing oil and gas assets and equipment in domestic and international markets.
• Obtaining financing for international projects, including financing, staffing, mobilization, and demobilization for domestic and international projects.
Crown Point Energy IncVice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Oct. 2009 - Aug. 2015Calgary, AlbertaCrown Point is junior international oil and gas company with production and an opportunity base in the three largest producing basins in Argentina. Crown Point, an international company listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange. Reported to the President and Chief Executive Officer and working very closely with the Canadian and Argentina management team as a key member to develop strategy and direction for Crown Point. • Issued approximately $40 million in two separate bought-deal private placements in 2011. • Argentina is a rapidly changing political environment; the interpretation of current events and their effect on financial markets and internal strategies, and corporate models is a key part of the position. • Discussions with various government authorities about revisions to policy and procurement processes.
• Transitioned Crown Point from a Vancouver-based accounting and legal firm to KPMG in Calgary and Argentina and BDP in Calgary. • Installed internal controls, monthly and quarterly reporting and improved corporate governance mandates and policies. • Changed functional and presentation currencies from the Argentina Peso to the US Dollar. • Bought Antrim Argentina in May 2012 and provided Crown Point with a steady cash flow, including development and exploration opportunities for growth.
Global Heat TransferChief Financial Officer
Apr. 2009 - Oct. 2010Edmonton, Alberta · On-siteChief Financial Officer
Responsibilities include bank relationships, planning and budgeting for a rapidly growing group of companies with global affiliations, and assisting with future financing. Projects included: Converting the Company from ACCPAC and Excel processes to SAP.
Working with external bankers and other financing sources to finance operations expansion, including a new building expansion.
In conjunction with Meyers Norris Penny introduced a balanced scorecard and related accountability and responsibility reporting, systems, and procedures.
Edmonton Community AssociationInvestment Commitee
Jan. 2009 - May. 2015Member of the Investment Committee Edmonton Community Foundation’s (ECF) mission is to attract and steward endowment funds and to make strategic investments that enhance the quality of life in Edmonton. Through contributions from donors, the Foundation assembles and administers permanent pools of capital so the returns can be perpetually reinvested in our community. ECF complements and supports other charitable agencies.
Painted Pony Energy Ltd.Director
Aug. 2008 - May. 2019Calgary, Alberta · HybridPAINTED PONY ENERGY LIMITED (2008-2019)
Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee Past Member of the Reserves and Health and Safety Committee Past Chairman of the Governance Committee
Past Member of the Nominating Committee
Painted Pony Energy Limited was a growth-oriented Canadian public TSX-listed natural gas producer operating in the Montney formation in Northeast British Columbia.
• Conducted a comprehensive review of the risks facing the Company and implemented an enterprise risk management project.
• Review and inform on regulatory and accounting developments and their impact on the Corporation.
• Review and development of hedging policy and practices in detail.
Adamant Energy Inc.Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Director
Jul. 2004 - May. 2008Calgary AlbertaFounder, Board of Directors, and Chief Financial Officer Responsible for the financial risks, budgeting and planning, taxation, marketing, insurance, and investor relations, including supervising five people. The successful completion of Adamant’s formation and financing. Over $30 million was raised primarily from large US private equity firms as a blind pool in the first year.
Daily production grew from nil to $85 million in annual revenue. Taxation planning enabled the corporation to shelter a significant disposition before the sale of Adamant.
Cavell Energy CorporationVice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Director of Subsidiaries
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 2004Calgary AlbertaResponsibilities included the areas of finance, taxation, investor relations, budgets, and planning and insurance functions, including the supervision of 6 people. • In 1999 during the collapse in commodity prices Cavell had reached a share price of $0.13. The use of hedging strategies and strict financial controls enabled Cavell to survive and grow concluding with a successful sale in 2004 for a value of over $2,50 per share.
• The successful completion of Cavell’s initial public offering in October 1996.
• Establishment of a timely reporting system comprising of, but not limited to, monthly financial statements, quarterly board reporting package and rolling quarterly budget models.
• Continued involvement in the direction and managing of the investor relations of Cavell.
• Staying current with new disclosure requirements and implementing several measures before mandated.
554492 Alberta Ltd. -Senior Financial Consulting ServicesPresident
May. 1993Alberta, CanadaAdvising clients in the development of domestic and international corporate strategies. Implement corporate structures and processes related to establishing new agreements and business relationships in domestic and International markets. Development of risk and quality management procedures for the organization including ISO 9001(2015) and ISO 14001(2015) policy and procedures.
Calgary Overseas Development CompanyManager of Finance
Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1992Calgary AlbertaResponsible for the accounting functions and financing of a Canadian well completions operation in Siberia. • Established the financing network for the Company in London, Paris and Cyprus.
• Worked with the camp crew in Siberia that included daily meetings with the Russian management.
• Developed the systems used by the project, which was one of the few profitable operations conducted in Siberia.
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