Richard has over 30 years of leadership experience in energy project development and governance, energy marketing, and finance. He is known as a trusted advisor and effective communicator within the Calgary energy community and is a sought-after commentator on energy matters. Richard is currently working to improve market access for Canada’s bitumen resources.

 Richard’s experiences include:

·        President of NorthernNations Cooperative Midstream Partners Inc.

·        Chief Commercial Officer and Director of Fractal Systems.

·        CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission

·        Nexen: VP Risk Management and member of the Marketing Global Leadership Team; Finance Director and member of the Long Lake Oil Sands Project Management Committee.

·        Shell: Manager, Planning and Finance for the Athabasca Oil Sands Project.

 Richard was Chair of the 24th World Petroleum Congress in Calgary in 2023. He was previously a member of the Board of Governors of the University of Lethbridge and served as its Vice-Chair and Audit Committee Chair. Richard holds MBA, CFA and ICD.D designations.