Our Team

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Board of Directors

Co-founder and CEO of SHARC International Systems in 2008
25+ years of experience in geothermal heat pump industry
Served as President of WaterFurnace Canada and International
Founder Pacific Geo-Exchange Inc. and Earth Source Energy Inc.
Inducted into the Clean 50 (Canada’s top 50 leaders in sustainability) and received a Clean50 Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.

Former Premier of British Columbia (91-96)
Former Mayor of Vancouver (80-86)
Chair of UBC’s Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability.
Chairman of Quality Urban Energy Systems for Tomorrow (QUEST).

Over 30 years of experience in finance, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
Held leadership roles at RBC Capital Markets, Clean Energy Fuels, and AltaGas.
Expert in capital project financing, renewable energy expansion, and stakeholder engagement.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alberta.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Principal at Perkins & Will, a global design practice.
40+ years of experience as an Architect in Vancouver.
Built approximately 150 buildings across Canada and internationally.
Founder of the Canada Green Building Council in 2002, introducing LEED to Canada.
Recipient of multiple design awards including 6 Governor Generals Awards, 11 Lieutenant Governor Awards, and the RAIC Gold medal.
Awarded the Order of Canada in 2015 for advancing the green building movement.
Active in designing projects in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, and Texas.

President and Founder of Sweeny&Co Architects Inc.
Advocate for sustainable building practices, emphasizing carbon footprint reduction and health and wellness in architectural spaces.
Sweeny&Co has won awards from the Canadian Green Building Council and the Urban Land Institute.
Notable projects include Queen Richmond Centre West, Waterfront Innovation Centre, and One York-Sunlife’s HQ in Toronto.
Designs often achieve LEED Platinum or Gold status, with numerous sustainability awards.

Seasoned executive with extensive board experience in strategic planning, finance, audit and risk & corporate governance.
Co-founder & Director of Trico Charitable Foundation, building it to one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
ICD.D designation granted by the Institute of Corporate Directors
Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA)

Management

Over four decades of experience in the renewable thermal energy sector.
Previous roles include Senior VP Sales & Marketing at WaterFurnace International, Director of Commercial Geothermal Sales, and National Accounts Manager for a major heat pump manufacturer.
Owned and operated a commercial HVAC, controls, and mechanical equipment/contracting company for over a decade.
Past Chairman of the Board of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) and board member of the GeoExchange Organization (GEO).

Nearly a decade of experience in the Canadian small cap public company space, focusing on financial reporting, serving as corporate secretary, and providing listing and general accounting support.
Operational and management expertise, including financial planning and analysis.
Fifteen years in both private and public company spaces, with a broad experience across health tech, biopharmaceuticals, cannabis, and clean tech industries.
Leads the accounting, financial reporting, legal, planning, regulatory, and strategic functions.
Integral in day-to-day operations, leveraging business acumen and strategic foresight.
Represents SHARC Energy to the investor community, engaging with institutional and large private investors interested in clean energy solutions.

Director of Marketing & IT at SHARC Energy, with over 30 years of experience in marketing and IT.
Began his career at 16 with a mainframe software company, amassing significant business experience, especially in startups.
His entrepreneurial background helps him contribute to SHARC Energy’s growth in sales, operations, marketing, and IT.
Responsible for developing and implementing SHARC Energy’s marketing strategy and overseeing its IT infrastructure.
Plays a crucial role in effectively communicating the company’s value proposition and streamlining business systems.

Over a decade of experience in the mechanical industry.
Holds a Canadian Red-Seal Ticket in Plumbing and a Class “B” Gasfitter license.
Initially worked with SHARC Energy Systems as a contractor, contributing to the development and installation of the first SHARC systems. Joined in 2016 as Production and Maintenance Supervisor at the Vancouver headquarters.
Renowned for his in-depth understanding of SHARC’s products and expertise in the mechanical industry.
Recognized for providing exceptional service and support, ensuring SHARC’s products are designed, installed and maintained to the highest standards

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