Committees

The following committees guide the Board in its decision-making, and address particular needs and issues within the Society and unconventional gas industry. All committees are manned by member volunteers. CSUG members who would like to volunteer for a committee should contact the committee chair.

Executive Committee
Governance Committee
Conference Organizing Committee
Finance Committee
Regulatory Committee
Information and Awareness Committee
Technical Committee

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Back to topExecutive Committee


The Executive Committee oversees the administration and operations of CSUG, and responds to issues (on behalf of the Board) which may arise between Board meetings, and which may require immediate attention.

Chairman of the Board
Dan Allan, Cumberland Oil & Gas Ltd.
phone 403-237-0790 ext. 25
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Treasurer
Phil Geiger, Canadian Spirit Resources Inc.
phone 403 539-5005 ext. 226
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Governance Chair
Linda D’Angelo, ATCO Pipelines
phone 403-245-7739
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Treasurer
Paul Beitel, ARC Financial Corp.
phone 403 292-0796
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Secretary
Wally Kozak, Calfrac Well Service
phone 403-266-6000
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Nominating Chair
Joanne McNichol, J.L.McNichol Consulting
phone 403-998-0844
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Back to topGovernance Committee


This committee oversees the governance of the Society, including: monitoring and amending the bylaws; producing the Annual Report; and recruiting for the Board of Directors

Linda D’Angelo, ATCO Pipelines
phone 403-245-7739
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Back to topConference Organizing Committee


The Conference Organizing Committee develops, organizes, and implements the annual unconventional gas conference held in November.

Chair
Tim Leshchyshyn
Fracturing Horizontal Well Completions Inc.
phone 403-464-1741
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Back to topFinance Committee


The Finance Committee is responsible for the day-to-day management of CSUG's finances (including budget allocation and committee spending requests).

Paul Beitel
ARC Financial Corporation
phone 403-292-0796
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Phil Geiger
Canadian Spirit Resources Inc.
phone 403-539-5005 ext. 226
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Back to topRegulatory Committee


The Regulatory Committee acts as an interface between CSUG and various government and regulatory agencies, to further their understanding of unconventional gas resources. As a result, CSUG is being recognized and consulted by regulatory agencies and stakeholder groups in Canada.

Chair
Mark Taylor
EnCana Corporation
phone 403-645-6718
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Back to topInformation and Awareness Committee


The Information and Awareness Committee’s mission is to enhance awareness among members, Industry, and the public about unconventional gas issues, by fostering education and training, and by facilitating interaction between unconventional gas stakeholders.

 

Back to topTechnical Committee


The Technical Committee organizes and implements CSUG technical events such as Technical Luncheon talks, field trips, short courses, and special events. The committee also selects abstracts and presentations for the annual conference.

Chair
Joanne McNichol
J.L. McNichol Consulting
phone 403-998-0844
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Vice Chair
Bruce Seyler
Unconventional Gas Resources
phone 403-269-1690
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