Experience

ClearSky Global

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  ClearSky’s commitment to disruptive innovation in modern energy technology provides superior solutions to customers and the global community searching for viable answers to the energy transition challenge. ClearSky’s commitment to disruptive innovation in modern energy technology provides superior solutions to customers and the global community searching for viable answers to the energy transition challenge.


Calgary Police Youth Foundation
• Canada
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director & Member of the Audit Committee

  • Dec 2021 - Present


Paredes Energy Corporation

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2021

  • Closed a $9 million private financing and started up a ten person office of technical professionals, drawing cash strategically to maximize value at minimal cost. • Evaluated strategic opportunities and direction for the organization, pitched prospects to various investor groups and assisted the technical team in evaluating over 100 opportunities and submitted over 50 formal bids for related to potential acquisitions of varying sizes. • Maintain all records and operating requirements of this resource based start-up, including matters relating to human resources, information technology, website development, financial reporting, tax, financings and shareholder and Board reporting. Show less



Escarpment Energy Ltd.

• Canada

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2019

  • Established cross-border partnerships to hold Kentucky resource leases for this side venture. • Maintained all records, organizational, operating, board and tax requirements for underlying companies in Canada and the US. • Established cross-border partnerships to hold Kentucky resource leases for this side venture. • Maintained all records, organizational, operating, board and tax requirements for underlying companies in Canada and the US.



Mapan Energy Ltd.

• Canada
• Oil and Gas

• Board of Directors, Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Maximized shareholder value when the company was “put into play” and forced to enter a quiet sales process generating a 22% ROI. • Evaluated strategic opportunities, alternatives and acquisitions with a 5-year plan to rapidly grow the organization. • Started a full operating company from the ground up, from incorporation to a reverse take-over of a public company - including hiring, website development, office space, renovations, IT systems, technical software, HR reporting/benefits, policies and accounting systems such as PowerVision and QByte. • Monitored and oversaw all aspects of corporate reporting including annual information filings, information circulars, prospectus, insurance, banking, Board, local accounting, audit and tax. Show less



C&C Energia

• Hungary
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2013

  • Increased the quality and timeliness of Board reporting, facilitated and attended Board/Strategy meetings in Canada, Barbados and Colombia. • Implemented policies, procedures and Board mandates in accordance with internal controls framework for public companies, including the adoption of IFRS in the transition from private to public reporting. • Monitored and oversaw various aspects of international corporate reporting including annual information filings, information circulars, prospectus, insurance, banking, local accounting, audit, tax, broker/dealer reporting and investor road shows. Show less



ARC Financial Corp.

• Canada
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President & Fund Controller

  • Aug 1999 - Nov 2010

  • Responsible for all financial matters relating to the ARC Energy funds which included quarterly/annual financial reports for 6 Funds (including 20+ sets of financial statements). • Accountable for Fund and corporate tax planning and compliance in Canada and the US. • Presented/participated in various meetings which include: Investment and Audit Committees, Board/Shareholder meetings, portfolio companies and the AGM. • Involved in the formation and ongoing maintenance of 6 closed-end Funds and a public fund. • During my tenure, promoted from Financial Accountant to Vice President and Fund Controller. • Ensure all trading took place within internal policies and Commission guidelines – including the implications of new Canadian rules and US SEC registration requirements. • Daily monitoring the cash positions of the Funds – determine when cash calls or distributions are necessary. Establish and negotiate bank/custody arrangements where appropriate. Show less


Arthur Andersen
• Denmark
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Audit Senior, Educator

  • 1995 - 1999