President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Derek joined us in May 2009 and was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in September of 2009. Derek brings over 32 years of experience in the energy sector in Western Canada having spent the majority of his career with Renaissance Energy Limited in a variety of operational and management positions, the last being Senior Vice President of Operations. He served as President, CEO and director of Focus Energy Trust from May 2002 until March 2008.

Derek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from Queen’s University and is a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Alberta.