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Nelson Debogorski, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Ag.

dIRECTOR OF mINING

Nelson Debogorski brings two decades of experience in environmental and engineering projects related to the resource extraction industries. His technical expertise covers key practice areas essential to responsible mine development, including the assessment, remediation, and management of contaminated lands, EIA, environmental monitoring and management, and regulatory support and consultation. He has led multi-disciplinary teams of up to 30 professionals and managed project budgets exceeding $10 million, driving impactful results in complex environments. His portfolio includes collaborations with entities involved in mining such as Teck, Rio Tinto, BHP, Norzinc, CMC Metals, Burgundy Diamonds, De Beers, ValOre Metals, CIRNAC, and the GNWT. Nelson’s forward-thinking, technical competencies, and decisive leadership have solidified his reputation as a trusted figure in the mining industry.

Originally from Yellowknife, NWT, Nelson enjoys staying active and exploring the outdoors. In his spare time, he loves travelling, indulging in culinary experiences, and sharing quality moments with friends and family.

Graeme Hawkins

Director of Asset Retirement Obligations

Graeme is the Director of Asset Retirement Obligations at 360, with 12 years of experience developing and managing large-scale projects in various industries across Canada. He has been responsible for overseeing teams of professionals and engineers working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the completion of multi-million-dollar projects in several provinces across Canada. He further developed his professional skills by engaging and collaborating with municipalities across Alberta on the development of Zoning Bylaw amendments as an expert witness working with dozens of City Councillors, Administrators, and Committee Members. With a background in accounting, he brings data and financial accuracy to the Asset Retirement Obligations team focusing on the development and standardization of ARO modeling and liability reporting.

In his spare time, Graeme can be found at the cabin with his wife and 3 children, or on the golf course.

Bryce Watson, P.Geo.

Chief Technical COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Bryce is a registered Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario and is a founding partner at 360. As Chief Technical Compliance Officer, he is regarded as a leader in the environmental space and acts as an executive advisor internally and externally to multiple clients; providing strategic closure and regulatory planning to align execution practices with corporate strategy. With over 25 years of experience in the environmental and regulatory fields, Bryce started his career as an environmental consultant working in the oil and gas sector in northwest British Columbia and northeast Alberta. He then moved to a regulatory position with the British Columbia Ministry of Environment where he was responsible for regulatory policy development, compliance, and enforcement. His diverse experience allowed him to find innovative and economic solutions to address environmental and regulatory issues while still operating within the existing regulatory framework.

Outside of work, you will find Bryce spending time with his wife and family, playing squash or fly fishing on the Bow River.

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Todd Parker

Chief Operating Officer

Todd is 360’s COO and is responsible for leading 360’s exemplary team of scientists, project managers and regulatory scientists in the efficient execution of industry-spanning environmental solutions.  Prior to joining 360, Todd founded Blue Spark Energy, a private oil and gas services company specializing in enhanced oil recovery techniques. During his 11-year tenure as the CEO and President of Blue Spark, Todd led the company through substantial growth and transformation. Under Todd’s visionary leadership, Blue Spark evolved into a global player, working with clients across Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East. He has also held senior and executive management roles at Schlumberger, Siemens, and Weatherford throughout North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Outside of work, Todd enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid outdoorsman. He can often be found skiing, hiking, canoeing and playing sports.

Amanda Faith, CPHR

Director of People & Culture

Amanda is responsible for our People Operations at 360 where she is passionate about leadership development and the growth and development of our employees. She has over 11 years of experience in human resources and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). She is a graduate of Mount Royal University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Amanda is an advocate for fostering a safe place for open communication and transparency to create a culture which supports employee empowerment. In addition to her work in human resources, Amanda oversees 360’s Community, Wellness and Social committees; geared at finding new ways to drive employee engagement and encouraging the 360 team to prioritize their physical and mental well-being.

Outside of work, Amanda likes to spend time with her family and can often be found cheering on her son playing hockey and her daughter dancing.

Marci Hamilton

Vice President of Corporate Services

Marci brings over 25 years of expertise in Operations, Corporate Support Services, and Business Development to 360, with a wealth of experience in the oil & gas and technology sectors. Prior to joining 360, she spent 14 years with Blue Spark Energy where she held senior executive roles, most recently as CEO. During her tenure, Marci played a pivotal role in shaping the vision and culture of Blue Spark to support a global expansion across six continents. She is passionate about delivering simple solutions to complex problems in a constantly evolving global landscape.

As VP of Corporate Services at 360, Marci’s mission is to lead our team in delivering the foundational business support that fuels 360’s growth, while fostering an engaging work culture dedicated to accountability, engagement and fun.

Marci grew up on a ranch south of Calgary and is an avid horseback rider. Her unusual summer jobs included stints in movie and tv series as a samurai stunt double, wrangler, and stunt driver. She loves old country music, is a hardcore hockey fan and hockey mom, and she can crack a bullwhip like Indiana Jones.

Michael Parker, RT Ag

Director of Environment, Oil & Gas

Michael has over 19 years of experience in the environmental consulting field and has spent a significant amount of time in the field conducting assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects.  His strengths include technical work, team leadership, client relationships, financial responsibility, and budgeting. In his current role as the Director of Environment, Oil & Gas at 360, Michael manages the northern Alberta and northeast British Columbia teams; ensuring clients’ work portfolios and budgets are managed to the highest standards. He received an MSc degree from the University of Calgary and is a Registered Technologist in Agrology. 

Outside of work, Michael loves spending time with his family and pets. Depending on the season, he enjoys skiing and playing hockey or running and golfing.

Sabrina Moore, P.Eng.

Engineering Supervisor

Sabrina earned her degree in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia in 2017 and has been with 360 ever since. She began her career as an engineer-in-training, primarily focusing on Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments within the Environmental Business Unit. In 2018, she transitioned to the abandonment team, taking on the role of Abandonment Engineer. Over the past 6.5 years, Sabrina has utilized her environmental expertise to streamline closure processes for 360’s clients. She has led several pivotal closure projects for both 360 and Skye Asset Retirement, demonstrating her meticulous approach from proposal through implementation. Her dedication to integrity and quality is evident in every project she undertakes. As a key client liaison, Sabrina excels in navigating complex issues and delivering thoughtful solutions. She achieved her Professional designation through APEGA in 2021 and currently serves as the Engineering Supervisor for the abandonment team.

Born and raised in Calgary, Sabrina enjoys spending time with her family, making sourdough, and experimenting with new recipes, often paired with a gin and soda. She has a deep appreciation for all music, especially country, and loves a good dad joke.

Tina Hapienko, CRSP

Director of Health and Safety

As an HSE leader with over 20 years of experience in Health, Safety and Environment, Tina advocates for practical safety programs and systems which allow for employee/contractor engagement. Tina specializes in HSE program development and implementation. She believes that HSE is driven by people and has a track record of leading collaboration with operations to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous conditions or equipment. Tina has developed and implemented multiple HSE policies for upstream oil and gas companies throughout her career. She is a proven champion of positive change and always encourages others to work collectively to fulfill difficult HSE objectives.

Tina enjoys the outdoors, and likes to spend time with her horse, Fancy, and her family. Being a lover of the sun, she likes to spend as much time as possible soaking it up!

Ryan Doull

Manager of emissions Services

Ryan Doull is an upstream oil and gas services executive with 24 years of industry experience. The bulk of his time in industry was with Doull Site Assessments Ltd. (DSA). Ryan became the President of DSA in 2016 after managing field operations and directing technology and innovation at the firm. Ryan formed, fostered and/or contributed to industry alliances with complementary organizations in operations technology, emissions monitoring, carbon trading, ESG software and well abandonment engineering & execution disciplines. He has served as a technical champion and liaison on various committees and has presented at many conferences and events.

Ryan is a huge sports fan, both as a spectator and participant. He’s an avid skier and enjoys playing hockey and baseball. He spends a lot of his free time watching his kids at their sports and activities, and loves to travel with his family.

Vitaly Vedmedenko, M.Sc., PMP, P.Ag.

Technical Manager

Vitaly has a M.Sc. in Forestry, Soil Sciences, and Resource Management from the National Agrarian University of Kyiv, Ukraine, and holds a designation of Professional Agrologist in Alberta. He has over 20 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry and as part of his career, Vitaly has successfully managed numerous complex environmental impact assessments and remediation projects completed as part of planned environmental programs, land development, asset retirement obligations, spill response, and government enforcement orders. As a Technical Manager certified by the Project Management Institute, Vitaly brings project efficiencies and capitalizes on his expertise with government regulations, guidelines, and expectations, combined with his in-depth understanding of client needs, practicality, and ability to provide cost-effective and defensible solutions.

Vitaly was born in a small mountain village in western Ukraine. He grew up helping his father taking care of bees, chickens, rabbits, and pigs. His pre-internet, rural childhood made him no stranger to nature and the outdoors. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children cycling, kayaking, trudging scramble trails, or riding his motorcycle. Vitaly’s dream is to partake in a long motorcycle trip with like minded friends… watch out Patagonia!  

Dave Lamberton

Manager of Business Development & Marketing

Dave brings a wide range of sales, marketing, branding, and analytical experience from both the energy and hospitality sectors. Prior to joining 360, Dave led the sales and marketing strategy at Frac Shack International Inc, where he was an integral part of growing the oilfield service company from a concept to a thriving organization of over 300 employees with a respected brand across North and South America. Dave also led sales, marketing, and operational roles at Encana Corporation (now Ovintiv), AltaGas, Marriott International, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Dave’s customer-focused approach to sales and ability to build brand awareness is a key asset to 360’s growth. Dave received a Bachelor of Management, majoring in Marketing, from the University of Lethbridge in 2009. He continued his education with certificates from the University of Alberta School of Business and the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA).

Outside of work, Dave enjoys travelling, cooking, and being outdoors with his young family.

Clayton Stenhouse, B.Sc., PAg.

manager, se saskatchewan environmental services

Clayton Stenhouse is a registered professional agrologist with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists with over 15 years helping O&G and mining companies achieve environmental and regulatory compliance. Specializing in environmental compliance, Clayton uses that experience to assist companies with attaining environmental regulatory operating approvals and provincial reclamation certification and ultimately gaining successful closure of assets and facilities while preserving environmental stewardship goals.  

In his free time, Clayton can be found actively participating as a member of the Estevan Minor Hockey Association, chauffeuring his children to dance lessons and sports practices, or volunteering with the local Knights of Columbus. He loves outdoor activities, travelling with his family, and flying around in rotorcrafts. 

Joshua Brown, P.Geo.

Manager, ne bc environmental services

Joshua is a professional geologist with over 17 years of experience in the environmental and oil and gas industries in northeast British Columbia.  He started his career as a wireline field engineer working doing formation evaluations, perforating production zones, casing and cement evaluations and setting plugs and cement to abandon wells.

Since 2010, he has developed technical skills in a variety of environmental areas.  He has conducted, managed, and provided technical oversight for groundwater monitoring programs, environmental site assessments, remediation programs and emergency spill response programs. He has worked at upstream and downstream oil and gas sites, landfills, and commercial locations. In both capacities Josh has managed staff and projects, including supervising multiple crews and managing deadlines to ensure client projects were completed safely, on time and on budget.  

In his spare time Josh loves hanging out with his family. They think he’s a Gneiss dad/geologist and don’t take him for granite.

Brendan Davis, P.Biol., PMP

Director of Environment, Commercial

With over a decade and a half in the environmental sector, Brendan stands as an authority on comprehensive regulatory, environmental assessments and management strategies. Serving in a pivotal leadership capacity, he acts as the liaison between clients, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and effective outcomes. Brendan’s expertise encompasses an array of programs, ranging from large facility and pipeline regulatory applications throughout western Canada to meticulous Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). His role has expanded since 2014 to oversee environmental initiatives for a diverse clientele, spanning the oil and gas sectors, as well as commercial, industrial, and residential land development. His responsibilities extend to areas such as management of large teams completing environmental capital projects, site remediation and reclamation, and complex regulatory compliance.

Brendan has also expanded his purview to include the intricate relationship between environmental liability and ESG metrics. He offers a wealth of consultative expertise on sustainability regulations, coupling effective team management with client and stakeholder success. His balanced approach to environmental team management, governance and business optimization places him at the cutting edge of the industry.

Outside of work, he enjoys playing with his kids, downhill skiing with his brother, and reading.

Adam Derry, P.Eng.

Director of Engineering

Adam brings over 12 years of energy industry experience to the 360 team, with three of those years as a wellsite supervisor. He has an acute understanding of project planning, management, and execution. Beginning as a drilling rig floorhand, Adam has complemented his engineering skillset with hands-on experience in a variety of field operations including drilling/completion and abandonment of oil and gas wells, facility commissioning, and facility decommissioning. Adam is regarded as a subject matter expert on wellbore remediation and is an active member of multiple industry groups including the Well Integrity and Abandonment Society. He specializes in surface casing vent flow and gas migration source identification and repair techniques. Adam leads teams of professionals working on large-scale well abandonment campaigns and consistently delivers projects below standard industry costs. He is a Professional Engineer in good standing with APEGA and PEO and is currently serving the Drilling and Completions Committee of Energy Safety Canada by volunteering as Co-Chair of IRP-30 – Temporary Wellbore Suspensions.

When Adam is not working, he can be found enjoying time with his three children or working on a project vehicle in his garage.

Mike Newton

Director of corporate development

Mike is responsible for developing strategic initiatives that support 360’s organic growth, acquisitions, and technological evolution. He also advises 360’s execution groups on ARO assessments, closure strategy, and asset transfers. Mike uses his diverse experience in economics and closure execution to derive a standardized methodology for assessing liability and risk in oil and gas. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta’s School of Business, where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce.

Mike enjoys spending time with his wife Kelsey and their dogs Bauer, Miller, and Pippa. Some of his other favourite past times include golfing and watching sports.

Reilly Penner, CA

Director of Finance

Reilly is a seasoned business and financial leader with over 12 years of progressive accounting, finance, and treasury experience. He is responsible for leading the finance and accounting functions at 360, which include financial planning, treasury, and performance management. He is also involved in all aspects of the M&A cycle from due diligence through integration. Prior to joining 360 in 2021, Reilly spent 10 years at KPMG and was responsible for leading audit engagements for a diverse array of public and private companies, including involvement with numerous acquisitions and debt/equity financings. He graduated with distinction from St. Francis Xavier University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and has been a Chartered Accountant since 2014.

Outside the office, Reilly enjoys travelling, spending time with his family and dabbles in golf and squash.

Lindy Couillard

vice president, Corporate Services

Lindy is an Energy Professional with over 17 years of progressive accomplishments in major asset exchanges, acquisition & divestitures, contract analysis and administration. She obtained a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary, majoring in Petroleum Land Management. After spending her career working for energy producers, she joined the 360 team in 2018 to support corporate development, strategic planning, and governance solutions. She utilizes her business acumen to recognize external and internal trends and loves watching team members succeed. Lindy and the Corporate Services team provide foundational business services to support 360’s growth and strive daily to nurture a fun and challenging culture.

Lindy rarely turns down a round of golf and enjoys the company of big, hairy dogs.

Janet Waddell, P.Ag.

interim vice president, Environment

Janet holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and is a Professional Agrologist with 25 years of experience in the energy industry and 15 years in environmental consulting. She is responsible for business unit strategic growth, delivering fiscal results, and the development and maintenance of internal operational procedures. With strong organizational and communication skills, Janet is committed to maintaining team and client confidence. Prior to joining 360, she oversaw the Regulatory and Site Closure division at another start-up consulting firm and has also been responsible for managing the Planning Division at a large, publicly traded energy services company. She led multi-disciplinary teams in the completion of a variety of site assessment and closure activities. Janet developed and executed dozens of underwater and soil monitoring programs for EPEA permitted facilities under both the AER and AEP and has designed and carried out remediation action plans at sites across Alberta.

Away from the office she loves to travel and explore unfamiliar places, makes a mean curry, and enjoys relaxing with a glass of wine (or two).  

Jeff Biegel, P.Ag.

Senior Advisor

Jeff is a professional agrologist with more than 35 years of experience in oil and gas site reclamation and remediation closure phases in northern Alberta. He has been involved on both the government regulatory side of Alberta environmental legislation, and the industry side; bringing oilfield disturbances from pre-disturbance full circle to closure and issuance of reclamation certification. In 1994, Jeff and his brother started the environmental consulting group SHARP Environmental Ltd. (SHARP). SHARP serviced the northern region of western Canada for more than 25 years, bringing advanced practical and technical knowledge to remote sites. Jeff managed many large scope, area-based closure projects where his reclamation and remediation team played a key role in coordinating with various groups to complete winter road construction, well abandonment, facility decommissioning, assessment, reclamation, and remediation work. SHARP joined the 360 group in May 2022 and has since grown their business in reclamation and remediation across western Canada.

When not in an argo or a helicopter accessing remote sites, Jeff can be found cheering for the Edmonton Oilers, or out on a local lake fishing.

Mark Ashton

president

Mark is a graduate of the University of Alberta and has 13 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to founding 360 Energy Liability Management in 2015, Mark spent time in both field and office-based roles for a major oilfield services company where he developed a reputation for visionary leadership and an aptitude for improving operational efficiencies. As a leader, Mark epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work, and attention to detail; qualities which permeate the company’s culture. His example promotes an environment focused on innovative thought, continual improvement and celebrating achievements. Prior to his career in oil and gas, Mark played five years in the Western Hockey League and four years of collegiate hockey for the University of Alberta, where he won a national championship. Outside of the office, Mark is an Institute of Corporate Directors Certified Director and sits as a director on the board for The Balance Foundation and Co-Chairs the board of The Calgary Downtown Association.

Most weekends, Mark can be found hiking, cycling, or skiing with his family in the Bow Valley.

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Ryan Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Ryan is a graduate of the University of Guelph where he completed a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Economics. With a diverse service background, he has leveraged this into ownership positions in multiple oilfield service businesses. From 2011 to 2017 he built and grew Rigless Rentals Inc. prior to its sale to Frac Shack International. During that time, he was also instrumental in successfully launching 360 Energy Liability Management. His vision and energy drives growth for 360 while infusing an entrepreneurial spirit into the corporate culture. Ryan pushes industry engagements and business interactions to propel 360 to the forefront of the liability management sector. The transition to team leader and entrepreneur came easily for Ryan having completed a first career as a professional rugby player. A former captain of the Canadian team, he played 51 games, 3 Rugby World Cups and played professionally in France and New Zealand.

Ryan spends his free time in the mountains with his wife and 3 boys, golfing and trying to avoid crashing his mountain bike. He has a love for all sports, coaching rugby, and watching his kids cause trouble.

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