Leadership

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Envest's leadership team has decades of experience in the fields of energy development, finance, engineering, law, corporate governance and Indigenous affairs. Our unique management depth provides for practical and innovative perspectives to structure energy solutions for mission critical environments. This direction is complimented by a talented execution and operating team.

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Our Board

Decades of experience

Gary F. Kissack

Executive Chairman

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Co-founder of Envest. Over 25 years experience working as a lawyer, advisor, investor and business operator in various industries, including energy generation, distribution, transmission and infrastructure projects. Practicing lawyer in business law and Indigenous business matters.

Jason R. Moretto

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

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Co-founder of Envest. Energy developer and finance professional (CPA, CFA) with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, securities and infrastructure development. Previous roles as executive and has served on boards of public and private companies.

Michael G. LeClair

Director

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Finance executive, director and strategic advisor with over 30 years experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate governance, including roles as Chair of investment committees. Certified Corporate Director.

Roland P. Austrup

Independent Director

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Over 30 years of capital markets experience, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer for Innventure, a global, open-architecture venture investment firm, as well as Chairman of WaveFront Global Asset Management Corp., a global asset management company.

John Beaucage

Independent Director

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Over 40 years of experience as a business executive and Indigenous leader, with experience engaging with First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders and communities across Canada. Chairperson of Nigig Power, owner of 300 MW Henvey Inlet Wind project.

Michael G. Snow

Independent Director

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Retired executive with over 30 years experience responsible for strategy, business development, operations, asset management and human resources. Previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Algonquin Power (1,500 MW, 36 renewable facilities). Chartered Director designation.

Our Management

Decades of experience

Jason R. Moretto

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

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Co-founder of Envest. Energy developer and finance professional (CPA, CFA) with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, securities and infrastructure development. Previous roles as executive and has served on boards of public and private companies.

Gary F. Kissack

Executive Chairman

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Co-founder of Envest. Over 25 years experience working as a lawyer, advisor, investor and business operator in various industries, including energy generation, distribution, transmission and infrastructure projects. Practicing lawyer in business law and Indigenous business matters.

Michael G. LeClair

Chief Financial Officer

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Finance executive, director and strategic advisor with over 30 years experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate governance, including roles as Chair of investment committees. Certified Corporate Director.

Andrew Kasza

Vice President, Engineering & Projects

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Professional engineer and certified project manager with over 10 years of experience in the clean technology industry with a career emphasis on water and renewable energy products. Experience in full project life cycle ranging from design to development to commissioning.

John Giakoumakis

Vice President, Finance

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Finance professional (CPA), with over 25 years experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, business integration, domestic and international taxation, corporate restructuring, reorganizations and multi-national transactions. Veteran (23 years) of Barrick Gold most recently as Partner and VP, heading its global taxation administration.

Roger Tiessen

General Manager

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Co-founder of subsidiary Seacliff Energy and principal lead of Envest operations. Over 35 years experience in managing operational teams and activities. Member of Envest’s development and evaluation team for bioenergy projects and technologies. Certified biogas plant operator.

Suha Jethalal

President, Bullfrog Power

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Veteran leadership experience in strategy, product and brand management, social entrepreneurism, and sustainability. She has driven Bullfrog Power’s commercial and residential adoption of green energy solutions since joining the company in 2009.

Andrew Yang

Director, Market Strategy & Innovation, Bullfrog Power

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Professional engineer who leads Bullfrog Power’s market development and innovation team, responsible for research to support ideation, concept development and product rollout. Energy industry veteran with experience in areas such as biogas, district energy, energy efficiency, and hydrogen.

France Rochette

Director, Sales & Sustainability, Bullfrog Power

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Mechanical engineer and MBA who leads Bullfrog Power’s sales and sustainability solutions team. A 25-year veteran of DuPont, with experience in a wide range of industries, including sustainable agriculture, biofuels, food packaging, and circular materials.

Janice Park

Director, Marketing, Bullfrog Power

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Marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in sustainability, consumer packaged goods, and retail. Skilled in strategy, product and brand management, and loyalty and customer lifecycle marketing.

Dominic Wun

Director, Finance

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Finance professional (CPA), with over 15 years of experience in business planning and analysis, treasury, corporate finance and corporate development, gained from previous roles in multi-national public and private equity portfolio companies.

Faraz Ahmad

Senior Project Manager

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Professional engineer and certified project manager with over 6 years of full life cycle project management experience in the renewable energy industry, including in anaerobic digestion, distributed energy resources, microgrids, combined heat and power generation and renewable gas.

Mark Bell

Senior Manager, Developments

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Founder and developer of the subsidiary Southgate Renewables project. Seasoned renewable energy developer (wind, solar, bioenergy) with over 30 years of business development, finance, commercial start-up, and industrial project experience in Europe and North America (MBA).

Mark Hecimovich

Senior Project Manager

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Professional engineer (M.A.Sc.) and experienced project manager for coastal, marine, and wind energy construction projects, having worked in six countries. His renewable energy experience includes design, construction and commissioning aspects of offshore wind projects.

David Meek

Senior Manager, Maintenance

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Technical professional with over 25 years of experience in engine repair and heavy and mobile equipment maintenance, including over 10 years experience in biogas plant and electrical system diagnostic analysis and maintenance.

Connor Carroll

Manager, Legal Affairs

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Legal professional (LL.B) with experience in business law matters, mergers and acquisitions, finance, tax, insurance and trademarks. Supporting Envest’s executive team with business development, project coordination, project financing, legal matters and administration.

Dennis Dick

Manager, Environmental & Compliance

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Co-founder of subsidiary Seacliff Energy and founder of Pelee Hydroponics, a 7-acre greenhouse growing and packaging facility with 24 employees. Ensures compliance with government regulations, environmental compliance, employee health and safety, record-keeping and reporting.

Katelyn Guerard

Administration Manager

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Versatile administrative professional with experience in human resources, regulatory compliance, business development, financial and project management. Ensures the smooth functioning of the Company’s executive staff and administration.

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