Simpson Oil has nominated a slate of nine highly qualified individuals, whose complementary skills make them greater than the sum of their parts. Each is a leader in his or her respective field and is able to draw on prior public company experience to help set a viable go-forward strategy.
Monty Baker is an experienced company executive with significant expertise in global strategy, human resources and operations, and thorough knowledge of corporate governance and board oversight.
Current Advisory Board Member of the Connor Clark & Lunn Infrastructure Fund
Former Director, Stelco Holdings Inc. (2020-2024 sold to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.); Slate Office REIT (renamed Ravelin Properties REIT) (2018-2024); Omers Administration Corp. (2011-2023)
Michael Christiansen is a seasoned investment manager with experience in corporate finance and M&A, and a strong background in the oil and gas industry.
Investment Manager with the Simpson Group, responsible for overseeing a global portfolio of public and private companies
Former PwC professional with experience in corporate finance, deal advisory, and transaction services
Extensive international business experience
Former Director, Parkland Corporation (2023)
Mark Davis is an accomplished senior chemical executive with deep legal expertise, extensive international business experience, and a strong track record in mergers and acquisitions.
Director, ERCO Worldwide LP / ERCO Ltd and Chemical Evolution Ltd. (2021 - Present)
Former President, CEO (2001 - 2021) and Trustee at Chemtrade Logistics
Former partner at Borden & Elliott LLP
Former Director, Enercare Inc. (2002 - 2004); Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (2013 - 2021, sold to Apollo Group); Osprey Media Income Fund (2005 - 2007, sold to Quebecor Media Inc.); ACS Media Income Fund (2003 - 2006, sold to Pendo Acquisition ULC.)
Jackie Doak is a seasoned investment professional with experience in real estate, hospitality and retail sectors focused on the Caribbean markets.
Director of Dart Enterprises Ltd. (2022 - Present)
Leadership and Director roles with Dart group of companies (2010 - Present)
Former Director, Royal Bank (Cayman) Ltd. (2014 - 2022) and Chair of the Audit Committee
Juris Doctor (Honors) from University of Florida, called to the Bar in Florida (1991)
Chris Folan has significant expertise in strategic alternatives reviews, mergers and acquisitions and capital raises, with a sector focus on energy and fuel distribution companies.
Former Managing Director, Global Investment Banking at CIBC Capital Markets
Former Co-Chair of CIBC's Due Diligence Committee for Equity Offerings, with extensive experience conducting due diligence reviews for clients
Prior to retirement, Mr. Folan held the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
Brian Gibson is a seasoned corporate director and retired senior investment executive with extensive experience in capital markets and the oil and gas industry.
Board Chair of the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (2019 - Present); Director, Inuvialuit Investment Corporation (2024 - Present)
Advisory Director, Kruger Inc. (2012 - Present); Atria Development (2023 - Present)
Former Director, Precision Drilling (2010 - 2023); Westjet Airlines (1997 - 2023); Infor Acquisition Group (2015 - 2017); Viterra Canada Inc. (2011 - 2012); MDA Inc.
Marc Halley is an experienced investment manager providing portfolio strategy and guidance with extensive knowledge of the oil & gas industry.
Investment Manager with the Simpson Group of Companies, responsible for setting investment direction and oversight for global portfolio of companies.
Former PwC professional with M&A, corporate finance and due diligence experience
Extensive international business experience
Former Director, Parkland Corporation (2023)
Darcy Morris is a skillful investment professional and corporate director with a deep knowledge of public markets and corporate governance.
Co-founder of Ewing Morris & Co. Investment Partners, a successful asset management fund
Director, Caldwell Partners International (2018 - Present)
Former Director of Quisitive Technologies (2023 - 2025, sold to HIG), Cedar Realty (2021 - 2022, sold to Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust), ZCL Composites (2016 - 2019, sold to Shawcor Ltd.)
Karen Stuckey has more than three decades of leadership experience in the retail and consumer goods sectors, along with extensive international business experience.
Current Director, Gildan (2024 - Present)
Former Senior Vice President, Merchandising of Walmart Inc.
Former Director, The Container Store (2024 - 2025)
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