Keith A. MacPhail, Chairman
Mr. MacPhail has more than 29 years experience in the oil and gas industry and is currently Chairman & CEO of Bonavista Energy Corporation. Prior to joining Bonavista Energy Corporation in 1997, Mr. MacPhail held progressively more responsible positions with Canadian Natural Resources Limited with his final position being Executive Vice President and COO. Prior thereto, he held the position of Production Manager with Poco Petroleums Ltd.
Mr. MacPhail holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Montana College of Mineral Science and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists & Geophysicists of Alberta.
Mr. MacPhail is also a member of the board of directors of Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Chairman of the board of NuVista Energy Ltd. and is also on a number of other private advisory boards.
Ian S. Brown, Independent Director
Mr. Brown has been an independent businessman and a corporate director since January, 2006. Prior thereto, Mr. Brown was a Senior Managing Director of Raymond James Ltd. from 1995 to 2005. From 1986 to 1995 Mr. Brown was the Executive Vice President of The Alberta Stock Exchange.
Mr. Brown presently sits on several public and private boards, including, Consolidated Westview Resources Ltd., Origin Capital Management, Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd., Rising Sky Energy Ltd., Sembiosys Genetics Inc., Stemcell Therapeutics Ltd., and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Mr. Brown also was a board member of the TSX Group from 2001 to 2006; a board member of Market Regulation Services Inc. from 2001 to 2005; and a board member and Vice Chairman of the Canadian Venture Exchange from 1999 to 2001.
Mr. Brown obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1983, and also has a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Michael M. Kanovsky, Independent Director
In 1978, Mr. Kanovsky co-founded Canadian Northstar Corporation and its successor, Northstar Energy Corporation, where he was primarily responsible for strategic development, finance and acquisitions until its acquisition by Devon Energy Corporation. Mr. Kanovsky continues today as a director of Devon Energy Corporation. Mr. Kanovsky has also held positions such as Chairman of Taro Industries Limited, CEO of Arrowstar Drilling and Vice-Chairman of Precision Drilling Inc.
In 1997, Mr. Kanovsky was instrumental in the reorganization of Bonavista Petroleum Ltd. and continues as an active director. He is also a director of ARC Resources Ltd., Argosy Energy Inc., TransAlta Inc. and Pure Technologies Ltd.
Mr. Kanovsky holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University, and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario's Ivey School of Business and is a Professional Engineer.
Harry L. Knutson, Independent Director
Mr. Knutson is the founder of Nova Bancorp Group and has been responsible for the growth and performance of the firm since its inception in 1982. Mr. Knutson currently is a director of Pure Energy Services Ltd. and Novus Energy Inc. in addition to a number of other junior oil and gas exploration and oil field service companies.
In 1997, Mr. Knutson was instrumental in the reorganization of Bonavista Petroleum Ltd. and continues as an active director.
Mr. Knutson holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Simon Fraser University. Mr. Knutson holds a Canadian Chartered Director designation from The Directors College, McMaster University.
Margaret M. McKenzie, Independent Director
Ms. McKenzie is the Chief Financial Officer, Range Royalty Management Limited (general partner of Range Royalty Limited Partnership, a private royalty partnership). She was previously Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Profico Energy Management Ltd. (a private oil and gas company) and Manager, Treasury and Administration with Renaissance Energy Ltd. (a public oil and gas company).
Ms. McKenzie holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) degree from the University of Saskatchewan and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta since 1985.
Ms. McKenzie is a director of Zargon Oil & Gas Ltd. (a subsidiary of Zargon Energy Trust) and a director/officer of three other private oil and gas companies- Spur Resources Ltd., Home Quarter Resources Ltd. and Endurance Energy Ltd.
Ronald J. Poelzer, Bonavista Energy Trust
Mr. Poelzer has more than 26 years experience in the oil and gas industry and is currently Executive Vice President & Vice Chairman of Bonavista Energy Corporation. Prior to joining Bonavista Energy Corporation in 1997, Mr. Poelzer held various financial, merger and acquisition and strategic planning roles with Poco Petroleums Ltd. leading to his appointment as Vice President, Business Development. Prior thereto, Mr. Poelzer was in public practice.
Mr. Poelzer holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) degree from the University of Saskatchewan and has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta since 1985.
Mr. Poelzer is also a member of the board of directors of NuVista Energy Ltd., as well as various private companies and a charitable foundation.
Christopher P. Slubicki, Independent Director
Mr. Slubicki is the President and CEO of OPTI Canada Inc. and has more than 29 years experience in the business sector. Until June of 2006, Mr. Slubicki was the Vice-Chairman of Scotia Waterous, a Division of Scotia Capital. Prior thereto, Mr. Slubicki was a founding partner of Waterous & Co, a global independent energy investment-banking firm. Prior to the founding of Waterous, Mr. Slubicki held various operations management and engineering positions with Placer CEGO Petroleum and Chevron Canada Resources Limited. Mr. Slubicki also sits on the board of OPTI Canada Inc.
Mr. Slubicki holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Calgary and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists & Geophysicists of Alberta.
Walter C. Yeates, Independent Director
Mr. Yeates was a Director of UBS Warburg, investment banker and was active in corporate finance, valuations and advisory services for several years. Prior thereto, Mr. Yeates was a financial officer of Alberta Energy Company and Bow Valley Resource Services in Calgary, and Canada Development Corp., a large management holding company in Toronto. Mr. Yeates was a founding partner of a successful international inter-bank currency broker headquartered in New York City and was also on various private and public advisory boards.
Mr. Yeates holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Western Ontario's Ivey School of Business.
