A. Stewart Hanlon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Mr. Hanlon joined Gibson in April 1991 as Controller of Canwest Propane and in his 20-year tenure with Gibson has filled senior roles in finance, business development and operations culminating in his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, a position he held from 2007 to April of 2009, when he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hanlon was named as a member of the Board of Directors of Gibson Energy ULC in October 2008, Gibson Energy Holding ULC in December 2008 and GEP Midstream Finance Corp. in January 2010. Mr. Hanlon also serves on the board of directors of Palko Environmental Ltd. Mr. Hanlon holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance and Accounting) from the University of Saskatchewan, is a Chartered Accountant and was admitted to the ICAS (Saskatchewan) in 1989 and ICAA (Alberta) in 1990.
Richard G. Taylor
Executive Vice President Finance
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Mr. Taylor joined Gibson in May 1991 as General Manager, Financial Projects, was promoted to Vice President Finance in 1994 and was appointed to the role of Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer in October 2005. In August 1995, Mr. Taylor was appointed to the Board of Directors and assumed responsibility as Corporate Secretary for Gibson Energy ULC until December 2008. Mr. Taylor was appointed to the role of Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer and named as a member of the Board of Directors of Gibson Energy Holding ULC and GEP Midstream Finance Corp. in January 2010. Mr. Taylor is currently the Executive Vice President Finance for Gibson Energy Inc. Mr. Taylor held those board positions until the initial public offering of Gibson Energy Inc. common shares was completed in June 2011. Mr. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary, and is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Business Valuator.
Rodney J. Bantle
Senior Vice President Truck Transportation
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Mr. Bantle joined Gibson in 1996 as Manager of Business Development, Truck Transportation, and held various management positions prior to becoming Vice President Truck Transportation in March 2007 and Senior Vice President of Truck Transportation in April 2009. Prior to joining Gibson, Mr. Bantle was Marketing Manager of Tirecraft Auto Centers Ltd. Mr. Bantle holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta.
Donald A. Fowlis
Chief Financial Officer
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Mr. Fowlis joined Gibson in October 1993 as Corporate Controller, was promoted to the position of Vice President Finance in October 2005 and was promoted to his current position of Senior Vice President Finance in April 2009. Mr. Fowlis was appointed to the role of Senior Vice President Finance of Gibson Energy Holding ULC and GEP Midstream Finance Corp. in January 2010. On May 10, 2012, he was appointed his current role as the Chief Financial Officer of Gibson Energy Inc. Prior to joining Gibson, Mr. Fowlis spent nine years with a major accounting firm. Mr. Fowlis holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta, is a Chartered Accountant and was admitted to the ICAA (Alberta) in 1988.
Samuel van Aken
Senior Vice President Propane and NGL Marketing and Distribution
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Mr. van Aken joined Gibson in 1992 as a Manager of Canwest Propane. He has held various roles within the Company's Propane and NGL Marketing and Distribution segment. He is currently Senior Vice President Propane and NGL Marketing & Distribution, a role he has held since April 2009. In this role, Mr. van Aken is responsible for propane and NGL marketing and operations of the Company. Mr. van Aken has over 25 years of experience in the fuel distribution and marketing business.
Douglas P. Wilkins
Senior Vice President Marketing, Supply and Trading
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Mr. Wilkins joined Gibson in April 2009 as Senior Vice President Marketing, Supply and Trading. Mr. Wilkins gained two decades of marketing, supply and trading experience at senior levels in the oil and gas industry in western Canada. Prior to joining Gibson, Mr. Wilkins was the President of Tidal Energy Marketing, Inc., a position he held from 2002. Mr. Wilkins holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary.
Richard M. Wise
Senior Vice President Operations
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Mr. Wise joined Gibson in October 2009 as Senior Vice President Operations. Mr. Wise brings 26 years of complimentary midstream experience to Gibson. Prior to joining Gibson, Mr. Wise spent six years with CCS Corporation as Vice President Engineering, Regulatory and Midstream Development. Mr. Wise also serves on the board of directors of Palko Environmental Ltd. Mr. Wise holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta.
H. Leslie Carmichael
Senior Vice President Health, Safety, Security and Environment
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Mr. Carmichael joined Gibson in May 2010, as part of the acquisition of Taylor, as Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Companies, LLC. Mr. Carmichael joined Taylor Companies, LLC in October 2007 as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Carmichael was appointed Senior Vice President Health, Safety, Security and Environment of Gibson Energy Inc. on April 16, 2012. Mr. Carmichael has over 37 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry and has held senior management positions at Swift Transportation Corporation and M.S. Carriers Inc.
James M. Estey
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Mr. Estey is the retired Chairman of UBS Securities Canada Inc. and has more than 30 years of experience in the financial markets. Mr. Estey joined Alfred Bunting and Company as an institutional equity salesperson in 1980 after working at A.E. Ames & Co. for seven years. In 1994, Mr. Estey became the head of the Canadian Equities business, and in 2002 he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of UBS Securities Canada. In January 2008, Mr. Estey assumed the role of Chairman. He serves on the boards of Pure Trading, Range Royalty LP and New Gold Inc.
A. Stewart Hanlon
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Mr. Hanlon joined Gibson in April 1991 as Controller of Canwest Propane and in his 20-year tenure with Gibson has filled senior roles in finance, business development and operations culminating in his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, a position he held from 2007 to April of 2009, when he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hanlon was named as a member of the Board of Directors of Gibson Energy ULC in October 2008, Gibson Energy Holding ULC in December 2008 and GEP Midstream Finance Corp. in January 2010. Mr. Hanlon also serves on the board of directors of Palko. Mr. Hanlon holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance and Accounting) from the University of Saskatchewan, is a Chartered Accountant and was admitted to the ICAS (Saskatchewan) in 1989 and ICAA (Alberta) in 1990.
Donald R. Ingram
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Mr. Ingram is an independent businessman. Prior thereto, Mr. Ingram was Senior Vice President, Midstream & Refined Products of Husky Energy Inc. from August 2000 until August 2008. From 2002 until 2008, Mr. Ingram was also Chairman and a Director of Sultran Ltd. Mr. Ingram currently serves as chairman of the board of SilverBirch Energy Corporation, is a director and chairman of the Governance committee of NAL Energy and also serves as director of the Calgary Airport Authority.
Marshall L. McRae
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Mr. McRae has been an independent financial and management consultant since August 2009. Prior thereto, he was Chief Financial Officer of CCS Inc., administrator of CCS Income Trust (a publicly traded energy and environmental services trust listed on the TSX) and its successor corporation, CCS Corporation (a private energy and environmental services company) since August 2002. Mr. McRae has over 25 years experience in senior operating and financial management positions with a number of publicly traded and private companies, including CCS Inc., Versacold Corporation and Mark’s Work Wearhouse Limited. Mr. McRae obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with Distinction, from the University of Calgary in 1979, and a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta in 1981.
Robert M. Tichio
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Mr. Tichio has served as a director of Gibson Energy ULC since December 2008 and as a director of Gibson Energy Holding ULC and GEP Midstream Finance Corp. since September 2008. Mr. Tichio has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of GEP Midstream Finance Corp. since January 2010 and from September 2008 until January 2010 he served as President and Secretary of GEP Midstream Finance Corp. Mr. Tichio currently serves as a Principal of Riverstone, where he has been since 2006. Prior to joining Riverstone, Mr. Tichio was in the Principal Investment Area of Goldman Sachs, and began his career at JP Morgan, in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group. Mr. Tichio currently serves on the boards of directors of CanEra Resources, Titan Operating, Eagle Energy of Oklahoma, Phoenix Exploration, Three Rivers Operating Company, Mistral Energy and ILX Holdings. Mr. Tichio received his A.B. from Dartmouth College and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Andrew W. Ward
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Mr. Ward has served as a director of Gibson Energy ULC since December 2008 and as a director of GEP Midstream Finance Corp. and Gibson Energy Holding ULC since September 2008. Mr. Ward is currently a Managing Director of Riverstone, where he has been since 2002. Prior to joining Riverstone, Mr. Ward was a Limited Partner and Managing Director of Hyperion Partners/Ranieri & Co. Mr. Ward currently serves on the board of directors of Niska Gas Storage, Mistral Energy and USA Compression. Mr. Ward received his A.B. from Dartmouth College and his M.B.A from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Clayton H. Woitas
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Mr. Woitas has served as a director of Gibson Energy ULC, Gibson Energy Holding ULC and GEP Midstream Finance Corp. since June 2010. Mr. Woitas is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Range Royalty LP. He is a director of Encana Corporation, NuVista Energy Ltd. and Enerplus Resources Fund. He is also a director of several private energy-related companies and advisory boards. Mr. Woitas was founder, Chairman, and President and Chief Executive Officer of privately held Profico Energy Management Ltd. from January 2000 to June 2006. Prior to April 2000, he was a director and President and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Energy Ltd. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta.