MANAGEMENT TEAM
Experienced and successful management team with a history of creating shareholder value together. Strong technical expertise combined with a modern approach to data and workflow creates proven early mover advantage
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Ian Atkinson, P. Eng.
President & CEO
Mr. Atkinson has been the founder of several private and public oil and gas companies, with over 30 years of technical, executive and board of director experience. Mr. Atkinson was a founder, President and CEO of Gulf Pine Energy Partners LP (“Gulf Pine”) since 2014 (which was acquired by Southern in December 2018). Prior thereto, Mr. Atkinson was a founder and Senior Executive Officer of Athabasca Oil Corporation (“Athabasca”).
Holds a Master of Science in Engineering Degree and an Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designation.
Calvin Yau, CA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Yau began his career at Grant Thornton LLP and has over 22 years of financial and management experience in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Yau was a co-founder, VP Finance and CFO of Gulf Pine. Mr. Yau has served as a Financial Controller for a number of public companies since 2007, including Bronco Energy Ltd., Waldron Energy Corporation and Molopo Energy Limited.
Holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting and a CA designation.
Gary McMurren, P. Eng.
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. McMurren has over 24 years of engineering, operational and management experience in the oil and gas industry and was a co-founder and VP Engineering of Gulf Pine. Mr. McMurren was formerly the Director of Light Oil at Athabasca. Prior thereto, he has held senior engineering positions at Galleon Energy Inc., ARC Resources Ltd., and Talisman Energy Inc.
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Degree and a Professional Engineer designation.
Erin Buschert
VP Land
Ms. Buschert has over 24 years of land, legal, negotiating and management experience in the oil and gas industry. Ms. Buschert was a co-founder and VP Land of Gulf Pine. Prior thereto, she was the Manager, Land – East at Crescent Point Energy where she helped complete over 45 acquisitions in three years totalling over CAD$1.4 Bn. Ms. Buschert previously held senior land positions at TriStar Oil & Gas Ltd., ARC Resources Ltd., and Talisman Energy Inc.
Holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Anthropology and has been a member of CAPL since 2003.
Jim McFadyen
VP Operations
Mr. McFadyen has over 27 years of operational, drilling and completions, and management experience in the oil and gas industry and was a co-founder and VP Operations of Gulf Pine. Mr. McFadyen was formerly the Operations Manager at Athabasca, with direct oversight of more than 50 dedicated field staff. Prior thereto, he has held senior operational positions at Fairborne Energy Ltd., Galleon Energy Inc., and Renaissance Energy Ltd.
Holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Jeff Forrester
VP Engineering
Mr. Forrester has over 16 years of engineering, operations and management experience in the oil and gas industry. He was the engineering manager at Gulf Pine and previously held both engineering and operations roles at Athabasca and ARC Resources Ltd.
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Degree with a minor in Petroleum Engineering and a Professional Engineer designation.
Ryan Read
VP Finance
Mr. Read has over 18 years of financial, operational and management experience in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Read was the Controller of Gulf Pine. Prior thereto, he was the Assistant Controller at Long Run Exploration Ltd. and has worked both financial and operational accounting roles at Galleon Energy Inc. and Devon Canada.
Holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance and Risk Management, a Chartered Financial Analysis Designation, and is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta.