Directors
A proven team with
a Deep Understanding of it's Assets and the Experience Required to Develop Them
John Zahary
Alberta, CanadaChairman
John Zahary is an experienced oil
and gas executive having played a leadership role with several
companies with heavy oil and oilsands assets including PanCanadian
Petroleum, Petrovera Resources, Viking Energy, Harvest Energy, Osum
Oilsands and Sunshine Oilsands. John has experience in technical
engineering and operations roles as well as in financial roles.
Mr. Zahary holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary and a M.Phil in Management Studies from the University of Oxford.
John is active in corporate and volunteer activities.
Mr. Zahary holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary and a M.Phil in Management Studies from the University of Oxford.
John is active in corporate and volunteer activities.
Dave Pearce
Alberta, CanadaDirector
Dave Pearce is Deputy Managing
Partner at Azimuth Capital Management, an energy-focused private
equity fund since July 2014. Dave was an Operating Partner with the
Azimuth predecessor KERN Partners from November 2008 to July 2014.
Dave currently serves on the Board of Headwater Exploration and the
Board of Baytex Energy. He represents Azimuth as a Director on the
Boards of Altex, Entrada Resources, Karve Energy and Recover Inc. He
was with Northrock Resources Ltd. from June 1999 to January 2008
where he held several senior officer positions, including President
and CEO. Prior thereto, Mr. Pearce worked in various management
roles at Fletcher Challenge Canada, Amoco Canada, and Dome
Petroleum.
Mr. Pearce holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (Honors) from the University of Manitoba.
Mr. Pearce holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (Honors) from the University of Manitoba.
Jay Simmons
Alberta, CanadaDirector
Jay Simmons is the Founder and CEO
of Durum Capital Inc.; a private equity firm focused on financing
businesses that require patient and active capital to fund
transitions. Durum has niche funds that provide exposure to Special
Situations, Industrial Real Estate, Land Development, and Energy &
Energy services. He brings over 20 years of experience working in
private equity, including serving as co-founder and President of
ENTx Capital Corporation, a private equity firm that specialized in
financing businesses involved in deregulating energy markets.
Mr. Simmons holds a B.Comm from Dalhousie University. He has also received his CPA, CA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants and his ICD.D designation from the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors.
Mr. Simmons holds a B.Comm from Dalhousie University. He has also received his CPA, CA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants and his ICD.D designation from the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors.
Chris McGinnis
Alberta, CanadaDirector
Chris McGinnis has over 23 years of
oil and
gas experience including Development and Production Engineering Manager
roles at
PennWest, and field-based production, operations, facility and
exploitation
engineering roles with Husky Energy, Acclaim Energy, and Canetic
Resources, all
focused on heavy oil.
Mr. McGinnis holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and an MBA from Royal Roads University.
Practicing member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
Mr. McGinnis holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and an MBA from Royal Roads University.
Practicing member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
Evan Hazell
Alberta, CanadaDirector
Evan Hazell has been involved in the
global oil and gas industry for over 40 years, initially as a petroleum
engineer and subsequently as an investment banker.
At present, he primarily serves as a Director of a number of for profit and community organizations including Pacific Opera Victoria, and Gran Tierra Energy.
Mr. Hazell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University and a Master of Engineering from the University of Calgary. Mr. Hazell also holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and is a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta.
At present, he primarily serves as a Director of a number of for profit and community organizations including Pacific Opera Victoria, and Gran Tierra Energy.
Mr. Hazell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University and a Master of Engineering from the University of Calgary. Mr. Hazell also holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and is a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta.
Ed Chwyl
British Columbia, CanadaDirector
Ed Chwyl is a retired businessman with
over 45 years of experience in the oil and gas industry in North
America, most notably as President and Chief Executive Officer of
Tarragon Oil and Gas Limited from 1989 to 1998.
Prior thereto, he held various technical and executive positions within the oil and gas industry in Canada and the United States. Mr. Chwyl served as lead Independent Director of Baytex Energy Ltd. (2009 - 2019) and Chairman (2003-2008).
Mr. Chwyl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Prior thereto, he held various technical and executive positions within the oil and gas industry in Canada and the United States. Mr. Chwyl served as lead Independent Director of Baytex Energy Ltd. (2009 - 2019) and Chairman (2003-2008).
Mr. Chwyl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Richard Rocha
Alberta, CanadaBoard Observer
Richard is an Associate at Azimuth Capital Management. Richard joined Azimuth in
2021 and isresponsible for identifying new investment opportunities, performing
strategic and financial duediligence, and working to support existing portfolio
companies to execute on strategy.
Mr. Rocha holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance with distinction from the University of Calgary.
In addition to Courser, Richard represents Azimuth as a Board Observer on M-Flow Technologies.
Mr. Rocha holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance with distinction from the University of Calgary.
In addition to Courser, Richard represents Azimuth as a Board Observer on M-Flow Technologies.