Someone who is driven to do things well, isn't afraid to try new and different approaches and has an internal entrepreneurial spirit. And they are likely a little bit quirky.
Assuming positive intent when looking at actions of others. It becomes easy to cut through disagreements when you consider that people simply have different perspectives, not because they are trying to harm one another.
Kristi's vision for Startec Compression & Process is to build innovative and pragmatic solutions that transform industry. A true maverick, she is determined to play a role in the evolution of the Oil and Gas industry and is passionately committed to finding a better way.
As CEO, Kristi leads the company in its growth, calculated risk taking and constant striving to improve. She believes in giving her team the tools to succeed while creating a dynamic culture driven by accountability and collaboration. Taking a page from founder Joe Cawthorn's book, Kristi believes in providing great service that creates a loyal customer and a long lasting relationship.
Kristi joined Startec after completing a B.Comm with Distinction from the University of Calgary and a Chartered Accountant designation. Her early career was spent in public practice and the energy business. Dedicated to continuous improvement, she has been involved in TEC (The Executive Committee), Entrepreneur's Organization, has completed the Ivey Quantum Shift program and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) program. In addition to serving on Startec's Board of Directors, in 2016 Kristi was recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year in Manufacturing.
Someone who is driven to do things well, isn't afraid to try new and different approaches and has an internal entrepreneurial spirit. And they are likely a little bit quirky.
Assuming positive intent when looking at actions of others. It becomes easy to cut through disagreements when you consider that people simply have different perspectives, not because they are trying to harm one another.
Someone with the drive to do better every day. Who believes that acting in a client's best interests is also in our long-term best interests.
Putting myself in the other person's shoes when analyzing an issue.
Always an optimist, Keith brings his enthusiasm and nearly 30 years of experience to his position as President of Startec Compression & Process. Keith's lengthy track record of success provides valuable leadership and strategic guidance to the contributions of the Startec team.
Throughout his career, Keith has shared many of the characteristics that define Startec's 'Everyday Maverick' philosophy. Whether as the New Zealand CEO or UK Senior Vice President for WorleyParsons, or a key partner helping to grow Colt Engineering, Keith has always been driven to find a better way through teamwork and collaboration. A champion of company culture, Keith is passionate about modelling strong leadership and aligning his team through shared values. He is always first to demonstrate a willingness to confront right and wrong, taking a stand on larger issues that affect the big picture rather than promoting an individual agenda.
Keith has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and wide-ranging expertise in business management, project management, engineering and construction. Committed to delivering for customers, Keith is bolstered by a constant desire to get things done and done well.
Someone with the drive to do better every day. Who believes that acting in a client's best interests is also in our long-term best interests.
Putting myself in the other person's shoes when analyzing an issue.
A person who sees complex problems and can break them down into simple terms to bring a solution across the finish line.
Is always looking for ways to make today just a little better than yesterday.
A self-made man, Kurt has always believed that nothing worthwhile comes easy. The approach that has been responsible for his success is simple: only through dedication and hard work can you achieve something of value, something that fills you with pride.
After graduating from the University of Calgary with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Kurt gained hands-on experience at Toromont as a Project Engineer in both compression and process, and rotary screw compression.
Recognized as the one who always stays calm under pressure, Kurt's leadership qualities were rewarded with senior appointments as General Manager of Gas Compression at Toromont, and General Manager of Compression and Process at Enerflex. Overseeing operations in facilities for both Canada and Northern USA, Kurt's responsibilities included profitability, staff, safety and quality while supporting growth in domestic and international markets.
Throughout his career, Kurt's most rewarding role has been in providing leadership to the people he works with. It's not surprising then, that Kurt shares the contagious enthusiasm that he sees, hears and feels every day with his fellow Mavericks at Startec.
A person who sees complex problems and can break them down into simple terms to bring a solution across the finish line.
Is always looking for ways to make today just a little better than yesterday.
Someone who is not afraid to ask ‘why'; who stands up to be counted even when it's uncomfortable and is unrelenting in their quest to improve themselves and the business.
I'm driven every day to find a better way because good enough is the enemy of great, and I want to do my part to ensure that I work for a great business with great people.
Corey has spent the last 20 years in the energy industry, operating in various senior business development, sales, operational and financial capacities within the pipeline, oil, and gas, and LNG sectors. As an advocate of change and innovation, Corey has led and participated in, various grassroots start-up ventures in both the USA and Canada, with a focus on new and innovative products supporting the development of domestic use of natural gas.
At Startec, he will be focused on developing new products and markets to grow the Startec brand. Corey's drive to continue industry innovations so North America becomes the hub of responsibly-developed energy for the world will be instrumental at Startec. He enjoys being on the frontline of effecting that change for Startec, creating products and unearthing opportunities to improve our clients' businesses.
Someone who is not afraid to ask ‘why'; who stands up to be counted even when it's uncomfortable and is unrelenting in their quest to improve themselves and the business.
I'm driven every day to find a better way because good enough is the enemy of great, and I want to do my part to ensure that I work for a great business with great people.
An individual who challenges themselves and their co-workers daily, to deliver on time quality projects, while maintaining our core values.
Is always finding a way to get a job done. Failure is not an option.
Nathan has always created the right solutions for clients. After beginning his career in the automotive industry, he soon switched gears to his primary interest — heavy-duty mechanics. Following an apprenticeship at Caterpillar, Nathan put his "can do" attitude to work in the field on gas compression, drilling, gas and diesel power generation, and industrial equipment.
At Toromont's manufacturing plant, Nathan took on the challenging role of commissioning compression and process skids. He also honed his collaboration skills liaising between the engineering, design and manufacturing departments. Prior to joining the Everyday Mavericks at Startec, Nathan was surpassing customer goals as a supervisor at Finning Power Systems.
As Startec's Production Manager, Nathan enjoys the pace and satisfaction of building a quality product that he and his team are proud to stand behind. Says Nathan, "I work with amazing, sensible, forward-thinking people at Startec."
An individual who challenges themselves and their co-workers daily, to deliver on time quality projects, while maintaining our core values.
Is always finding a way to get a job done. Failure is not an option.
Someone who is clever, smart, resourceful and naturally willing to take on challenges.
Being spontaneous and bold, while also wearing your emotions on your sleeve and constantly being grateful for what I have.
Dominic loves a challenge. As Engineering Manager he is responsible for overseeing the execution of all Startec projects with a focus on ensuring quality, adherence to schedule, project costs and accountability while balancing customer requirements. In short, his well-honed engineering skills ensure our customers receive the highest quality product possible, delivered on time.
Dominic holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has over 12 years of experience in the design of custom gas processing and refrigeration equipment. His knowledge covers all aspects of simulating, sizing, designing and commissioning gas plants. Dominic's solid background in process simulation combined with his extensive equipment packaging experience allows him to generate pragmatic and functional solutions delivered by Startec with drive, diligence and dedication every day.
Someone who is clever, smart, resourceful and naturally willing to take on challenges.
Being spontaneous and bold, while also wearing your emotions on your sleeve and constantly being grateful for what I have.
Someone that’s agile, has unique ideas, and figures out the cleverest way to achieve their end goal.
Rahul Lakhani’s friends know that if he puts his mind to anything, it’s getting done! His lifelong interest in grasping technical engineering concepts and business skills, have greatly impacted his career; a career which first began as an international engineering student at the University of Waterloo.
After completing a successful internship at a major Canadian oil and gas company and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Rahul took his first job out of school with a company that specialized in providing modular gas processing solutions. He learned early on that nothing comes easy, but worked hard to advance his career. Rahul always found enjoyment in being challenged and working with great teams.
Today Rahul is the Applications Engineering and Product Development Manager at Startec, where he works to expand the company’s offerings into new product lines and market sectors. He finds great satisfaction in uncovering the best solution for clients from both technical and cost standpoints and is proud to have represented Startec for the last five years.
Someone that’s agile, has unique ideas, and figures out the cleverest way to achieve their end goal.
Someone who challenges the norm to find the best solution possible.
Frazer Logan’s friends say that when he starts a project, they won’t see him again until it’s done. It was this tenacity in working towards his goals that allowed Frazer the strength to learn how to walk again, after suffering a motorcycle accident in his mid 20s. After breaking his hip and femur in two places, Frazer began the painstaking road to recovery. But not only did he learn how to walk again, today he runs multiple races throughout the year. One of his races included a Spartan Trifecta Beast Race, where he incurred a rolled ankle that took another eight months to recover from. Frazer always loves a good adventure!
As the Supply Chain Manager at Startec, Frazer defines his success not by his own achievements, but by the whole of his team’s. He works by the motto that he doesn’t need to be the expert in everything, but that one should focus on building a team of experts to support each other. He’s driven to find a better way with his team every day, as conditions in the supply chain market are constantly changing – a fact that makes sure there’s always a new challenge (and adventure) around every corner. Frazer loves coming to work every day to work with a team that he feels supported by.
Someone who challenges the norm to find the best solution possible.
Someone hard-working, creative, brave, and energetic.
A graduate of the University of Alberta’s Mechanical Engineering Co-op program, Adam Richardson is the kind of guy who enjoys weighing opinions from different perspectives before coming to his own conclusions. He’ll even admit that he’s likely to “put a funny, weird spin on things” when considering and interpreting different viewpoints.
Adam has a passion for all aspects of projects from conceptualization and development through to execution, commissioning, operations, and maintenance. Before coming to Startec, Adam worked at various engineering companies and owner/operators in areas such as Facility Engineering, Project Management, and as Manager of Major Projects.
He came to Startec to help build the company’s capacity for full-scope engineering, procurement, and fabrication (EPF) projects. His initial plan was to work at Startec for the duration of one or two projects to gain a deeper understanding of the fabrication part of the industry. However, he says that in a short period of time, the people, culture, and opportunities at Startec made it clear that he wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Adam loves the projects we get involved with at Startec and plans to keep building our project teams while continuing to grow with the company for many years to come.
Someone hard-working, creative, brave, and energetic.
A team player not afraid to challenge ideas and the current norm, always finding better solutions.
Not being afraid to take chances. I don't always follow the herd; I like to find my own path.
Having successfully run his own Instrumentation and Electrical company for many years, Gord is no stranger to strong, independent thinking — a trait shared by many of his fellow everyday mavericks. Following rapid expansion, a large service company acquired his business, and he later joined the Startec team in 2016. In his current role, Gord drives positive change by ensuring the day-to-day operations of Startec Service go above and beyond customer expectations.
Gord is an accomplished operations manager with over 15 years of progressive management experience in both private and public service companies. In addition to being a Journeyman Instrumentation Mechanic, he has a strong HSE background and experience managing multiple teams across North America. Gord holds an Occupational Health and Safety Certificate with distinction from the University of Alberta.
A team player not afraid to challenge ideas and the current norm, always finding better solutions.
Not being afraid to take chances. I don't always follow the herd; I like to find my own path.
Someone who strives to change the norm, in order to help customers.
I'm not afraid to say what's on my mind. I believe honesty and integrity are the key to happiness.
Neil became a member of the Startec family of everyday mavericks in 2002, starting in the Shipping, Receiving and Parts department. After moving into the Construction group, he entered the Refrigeration apprenticeship program from which he received his journeyman certification in 2009. Neil's broad experience, spanning from recreational and industrial refrigeration to the oil and gas market, allows him to provide innovative technical solutions for our customers.
With his background in field service as well as sales and construction, Neil's diverse talents are now utilized in bidding tenders, and providing oversight in new construction projects, existing facility modifications, and start up and commissioning. Employing an honest and straight-forward approach, Neil also solves ongoing construction challenges and provides assistance in troubleshooting difficult process related issues.
Someone who strives to change the norm, in order to help customers.
I'm not afraid to say what's on my mind. I believe honesty and integrity are the key to happiness.
Someone who perseveres regardless of the headwinds, challenges the status quo, and sets benchmarks for others to aspire to.
Meet Brad Dorigatti, a seasoned sales professional with more than 25 years of experience in various roles, including sales, account management, and leadership positions in the oilfield services, power generation, gas compression and gas processing industries. As an Everyday Maverick, he challenges the status quo, sets benchmarks for others, and makes a positive impact wherever he goes.
Despite facing challenges, Brad perseveres and remains driven to find a better way. He's committed to mentoring and guiding the next generation of leaders, believes in the value of civility and listening, and defines success as having control over his destiny.
Brad's friends describe him as always available, and he comes to work every day to make a difference and have fun, living his life with courage, resilience, and a positive attitude.
Someone who perseveres regardless of the headwinds, challenges the status quo, and sets benchmarks for others to aspire to.
Someone who believes anything is possible and understands the risks and benefits of chosen solutions.
Listening to what everyone has to say. Alex wants to know what everyone’s thoughts and opinions are and believes that different perspectives are invaluable and essential to finding the right solution to a problem.
Alex Repski is an Everyday Maverick driven by an internal entrepreneurial spirit. With a B.Sc and M.Sc in mechanical engineering, Alex's career started with designing and optimizing industrial refrigeration systems. His expertise grew during his time at Strong Refrigeration, where he eventually took over the business and continued to innovate.
Joining Startec in 2023 allowed Alex to engage in hands-on projects from design to commissioning. Passionate about refrigeration, Alex finds joy in solving intricate problems and constantly optimizing system designs. His commitment to honesty, integrity, and trusting his instincts guide his decision-making. Success, for Alex, lies in finding the right solution and striking a balance between functionality and cost. Alex's dedication to growth extends to his personal life, where he transformed a bare piece of land into a home while balancing the challenges of operating a small business.
Alex approaches each day with enthusiasm, embracing challenges, and striving for continuous improvement. His unique blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to innovation offer a lasting impact on Startec Service and the refrigeration industry.
Someone who believes anything is possible and understands the risks and benefits of chosen solutions.
Listening to what everyone has to say. Alex wants to know what everyone’s thoughts and opinions are and believes that different perspectives are invaluable and essential to finding the right solution to a problem.
Someone thoughtful, driven, and dynamic and uses both their successes and failures as teaching moments to learn and grow.
With more than 25 years in the HVAC/R industry, Mike Crooks has a passion for good conversation, healthy debate, and is never shy to speak his mind. It’s this passion for active problem solving that has benefited him greatly throughout his career, and has kept him curious, earning two trade certificates along the way: refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic and class 1 gas technician.
Mike loves facing new challenges, which aligns well with the great diversity of obstacles and opportunities he works through daily within his role. Mike likes to say that one will never learn everything in this industry, and you’ll certainly never run out of challenges either, but this is also what he loves the most about working at Startec.
As he finds fulfillment through working with his team, Mike enjoys the collaborative spirit that Startec offers, along with the endless opportunities to engage in vigorous debates and conversations over challenges, that ultimately help to propel the company’s high standards for customer service. To Mike, life is all about rising to the obstacles that life throws at you, while having fun doing it!
Someone thoughtful, driven, and dynamic and uses both their successes and failures as teaching moments to learn and grow.
Someone who creates opportunities for others to succeed. Someone who is diligent in producing results and opinions for the improvement of the team.
Putting in a hard day's work and knowing at the end that I've accomplished something. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't put in the hard work.
Dan gets things done. Like all Everyday Mavericks he is driven to have positive interactions with customers and solve problems. He's had that same determination since arriving at Startec when the company first expanded into the HVAC and Commercial market. Growing that division to it's full potential is his next goal.
Dan has almost 15 years of experience working in all aspects of the refrigeration trade. Through his 12 years as a service and construction mechanic Dan has worked on all types of equipment relating to the residential, commercial and industrial refrigeration applications.
In addition to being a Journeyman Refrigeration and HVAC mechanic, Dan also has his Class B gas fitting ticket, and is certified in Cross Connection and Backflow prevention.
Someone who creates opportunities for others to succeed. Someone who is diligent in producing results and opinions for the improvement of the team.
Putting in a hard day's work and knowing at the end that I've accomplished something. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't put in the hard work.
A believer in hard work; true, honest dedication and commitment to all customers and fellow employees.
Being known for being 100% honest. I define success as accomplishing a task with true honesty.
Mike's commitment to developing strong business relationships with clients and helping them overcome challenges is second to none. His extensive industry knowledge and background experience allow him to quickly respond to their needs providing innovative, efficient and trustworthy solutions.
With over 23 years of experience in industrial and recreation refrigeration, Mike has worked both in the field performing service and construction work, as well as in the office as Technical Sales Representative managing projects. Playing a pivotal role on the Startec Refrigeration Services team, Mike's approachable interpersonal style, technical knowledge and true dedication continue to build loyal, long-term clients.
A believer in hard work; true, honest dedication and commitment to all customers and fellow employees.
Being known for being 100% honest. I define success as accomplishing a task with true honesty.
Someone who has the drive to bring their best in every situation, who knows the value of hard work and plays even harder.
Staying calm and demonstrating resilience, drive, and focus when things get tough or I'm faced with a difficult decision.
Darryl is an individual who is driven to be the best, an attitude that has made him a natural fit at Startec when he joined the team in 2017 as the Northern Alberta Regional Manager. His energy combined with a passion for figuring out system issues and refrigeration design drives him to consistently find better solutions for customers. As a leader, he is known to ignite the same enthusiasm in his team and with our partners.
Having been on the front lines of operations throughout his career, Darryl initially apprenticed while earning his Journeyman Red Seal ticket, before advancing to become an Industrial Service Manager focused on refrigeration and A/C.
Darryl's unwavering commitment to continuous learning has served to hone his unique ability to effectively communicate, mediate and liaison for both client-side and trade issues within the industry. Whether working for private firms or the City of Edmonton, he has always strived to lead with tenacity and a calming influence. Today he rolls up his sleeves to deliver the highest standards that people have come to expect from Startec.
Someone who has the drive to bring their best in every situation, who knows the value of hard work and plays even harder.
Staying calm and demonstrating resilience, drive, and focus when things get tough or I'm faced with a difficult decision.
Someone who discards the "usual" and thinks outside the box for solutions.
Always giving that little bit more to exceed expectations and knowing that any extra effort no matter how big or small can go a long way in producing big results.
It's no surprise that Mavericks can come from anywhere. While Todd began his career in broadcasting as an on-air announcer and producer for radio stations in Edmonton and Victoria, his progression to Startec as a Technical Sales Representative was a natural one due to his outgoing nature and caring attitude.
It is his tireless approach to doing what is best, paired with a relentless commitment to building meaningful relationships, that makes Todd a perfect fit for helping clients find better solutions.
Todd launched his trade career as an HVAC/Refrigeration Technician at Trotter & Morton in Calgary. This experience, combined with a real passion for connecting with people thanks to his unique background in broadcasting, makes him a valuable contributor to Startec's mission, challenging the status quo to find unique solutions. He is a powerful advocate of championing higher standards and transforming the industry, with a laser focus on discovering customized and effective solutions to help our clients succeed.
Someone who discards the "usual" and thinks outside the box for solutions.
Always giving that little bit more to exceed expectations and knowing that any extra effort no matter how big or small can go a long way in producing big results.
Someone who goes above and beyond to provide our clients with the best possible customer service.
Being an advocate of high standards with a laser focus on discovering customized and effective solutions to help our clients succeed in the projects they trust us with.
Simon Hawke brings over 15 years' experience in refrigeration to his role at Startec as a Technical Sales Representative. Starting as an apprentice and working his way to becoming a foreman before joining Startec, Simon's ability to connect to customers and their needs long before a project begins makes Simon a perfect fit for helping clients find a better way.
It is Simon's tireless approach to doing what is best with complete transparency and accountability, that has formed long term relationships his client's trust. He is driven to infuse every undertaking with accuracy and urgency, relentlessly doing what he says, and saying what he does. Simon believes in transforming the industry by keeping it simple, and staying nimble.
Someone who goes above and beyond to provide our clients with the best possible customer service.
Being an advocate of high standards with a laser focus on discovering customized and effective solutions to help our clients succeed in the projects they trust us with.
Someone who is highly focused and strong-willed. They are always hungry and not afraid to keep learning new things.
I want to leave a legacy for my kids – we should all be striving to push limitations and boundaries and leave the world a better place than we came in to.
Landon is passionate about building a sense of community within Industrial Refrigeration; for both clients and customers alike. He is proud of the industry and its enormous progress in performance, efficiency, and safety over the last decade.
After completing the Refrigeration Pre-Employment program at SAIT 10 years ago, Landon has built a successful career in Refrigeration/HVAC. After many years of experience as a Foreman, Landon transitioned to Sales, where he can apply his discovered love for human interaction in his role.
Someone who is highly focused and strong-willed. They are always hungry and not afraid to keep learning new things.
I want to leave a legacy for my kids – we should all be striving to push limitations and boundaries and leave the world a better place than we came in to.
Someone with the passion to strive for greatness in a team of like-minded mavericks.
Growing up, Dave Cameron’s dad was a refrigeration mechanic, and this eventually influenced him to pursue a career in HVAC… but not right away. By the time Dave followed his father’s advice, he already had several other careers, but still credits this decision as one of the best he’s ever made. In 2003, Dave enrolled into NAIT’s Building Environmental Systems Technology course. Working with several other companies before finding himself at Startec, Dave says that he has learned an immense amount of industry knowledge along the way. His passion for coming up with creative solutions to customers’ needs is consistently being challenged at Startec.
With a passion for people and making others laugh, Dave knows that it’s never too late to be what you want to be, something he can attest to. Today Dave defines success as doing the best one can to make a difference and to find true happiness in what you’re doing.
Someone with the passion to strive for greatness in a team of like-minded mavericks.
Someone who values integrity and is committed to continual improvement.
Asking why or how we do something and finding innovative ways to improve on it.
As a Certified Public Accountant Bob brings over 25 years of financial and strategic leadership to his position of Chief Financial Officer. He is an agile and entrepreneurial leader, driving corporate growth by providing a strong financial base and connection for marketing, sales, manufacturing and operations.
Proud to be described as “not a typical accountant”, Bob brings his financial knowledge, experience and out-of-box thinking to the Startec team, fostering new ideas and innovative ways of doing business.
Bob has gained a wide array of skills from his diverse experience with growth-oriented companies in various types of businesses from both an owner and CFO perspective. He has contributed to the growth of private and public companies, both organically and by acquisition.
In the spirit of Startec's Everyday Maverick approach, Bob continually challenges the status quo, encouraging himself and others by continually evaluating how things are done and actively seeking ways to improve.
Someone who values integrity and is committed to continual improvement.
Asking why or how we do something and finding innovative ways to improve on it.
Energetic, tenacious, adaptable and focused. I believe these are the characteristics of people who get things done; that's who I want to surround myself with.
Listening to my gut. I've learned to recognize what your body tells you, not just what your analytical brain tells you.
Joel isn't just the President of Startec Service, he's also the Chief Optimist. With equal parts drive and persistence, he oversees the operations and performance of both the Construction and Field Service Divisions. He holds a shared belief here that we can achieve our goals without compromising our values of accountability and performance.
With an engineering degree from the University of Calgary and over 20 years of leadership experience at Startec, Joel spearheads the company's continued growth while building a dedicated team committed to excellence. He takes great pride in the strong partnerships forged with clients, building trust and working together to solve their business challenges.
In addition to his management responsibilities, Joel is a shareholder of the company and serves on Startec's Board of Directors, along with being actively involved in the Calgary chapter of TEC (The Executive Committee).
Energetic, tenacious, adaptable and focused. I believe these are the characteristics of people who get things done; that's who I want to surround myself with.
Listening to my gut. I've learned to recognize what your body tells you, not just what your analytical brain tells you.
Randy's experience spans both public and private companies with a strong background in engineering, procurement and construction services. He has been the Managing Director for WorleyParsons Canada, and also served for five years on the Executive Committee there. His background also includes experience as an owner in the Colt Companies, where he developed it into a major, EPC company prior to their sale. During his career Randy has been involved in many significant projects and long term alliances as project sponsor and/or responsible execution partner for companies such as Shell, ExxonMobil, Syncrude, Suncor and Imperial Oil.
Randy has served on the joint venture Board of Directors for companies in Norway, Quebec, Alaska and Australia. With his wide background, Randy provides strong leadership in regard to capital project stewardship, business operations, mergers and acquisition analysis, business turnarounds as well as strategy, planning and implementation.
As the founder of Strad Energy Services Ltd, Robert Grandfield brings over 40 years of experience in various energy service operations to the Startec boardroom table.
An experienced entrepreneur, Robert previously co-founded and functioned as COO of Jiro Oilfield Supply Ltd. and eventually became founder and President of Jiro Manufacturing Ltd. and Jiro Compression Ltd., before selling to Enhanced Energy Services in 1999. Robert remained on in the role of COO and Director, and would continue on to the role of Vice President of Compression when the company ultimately sold to Enerflex. During this period from 1988 – 2002, Rob was influential in growing the annual company sales from $2 million to over $60 million. In 2003, Robert co-founded and was board member of Root Exploration Ltd. until 2006 when the company sold to Scollard Energy Inc.
Robert remains active in a variety of private investment companies and private real estate investment companies, as well as serving as director of several local community organizations in their area, notably KidSport in his hometown of Stettler, Alberta.