Capturing a Fast-Growing
CO₂  Value Stream

Scott has 20+ years in senior leadership and subsurface engineering including over 7 years of experience developing major CCS projects in North America. Prior to co-founding Vault 44.01, he built and led carbon sequestration organizations within Schlumberger and ConocoPhillips. Scott also managed capital programs up to $500mm/yr and participated in raising >$1bn of equity and debt capital as a member of the executive team at a mid-sized Canadian oil and gas producer.

Preston has over 20 years of experience of petroleum engineering and well operations that includes 10 years of experience leading or mentoring engineers and field staff in both onshore and offshore operations. Preston has experience in many aspects of conventional and unconventional operations in Alaska, Azerbaijan, Wyoming, and North Dakota; including surveying, permitting, drilling, completions, production, and abandonment.

Scott is a professional Engineer with over 30 years of engineering and managerial experience in the oil and gas industry. He is highly experienced in both conducting and leading multi-discipline teams in reservoir characterization, field development planning and project execution across a wide range of subsurface development settings.

Marcia brings 15 years of technical experience with over 10 years experience in CCS focused on geophysics, reservoir monitoring (MMV), and regulatory approvals. Marcia is a respected industry expert in subsurface monitoring of CO₂ sequestration projects and has experience with UIC Class VI permits and assessing and managing risk for CO₂ sequestration projects.

Matthew brings over 12 years of energy industry experience in strategic planning, budgeting, risk management, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and investor relations. . Prior to co-founding Vault, Matthew held the position of Vice President of Corporate Development at an intermediate oil and gas company, where he had responsibility for corporate planning, financial risk management and investor relations and participated in raising >$1bn of equity and debt capital

Mark has over 15 years’ experience in the oil & gas and CCS industries, including 8 years in CCS project management and several years in waste disposal. During his time as a wireline field engineer Mark developed extensive knowledge in petrophysics, oilfield operations, logistics, and project management. He has been in project management roles for CCS projects covering every aspect required to successfully sequester CO₂ in a subsurface reservoir including initial modeling and well planning as well as planning and executing required surface and subsurface assets to achieve safe and successful subsurface injection.

With over 15 years experience in oil & gas operations, business development and leadership, Hugh has significant experience in land management, permitting and government relations. Hugh also managed capital budgets in excess of $250mm and participated in raising >$650mm in equity and debt capital in prior companies.

Wade brings over 20 years of geological and technical leadership experience, including 10+ years in CCS-related geological characterization and modelling, Class VI permit applications, and subsurface team leadership. He has worked on more than 20 CCS projects in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Jennifer is a professional engineer with 17 years of experience in the petroleum and environmental industries with 9 years managing projects.  Jennifer has experience in subsurface characterization and modeling, development planning and execution, and permitting in a variety of petroleum and hydrogeology projects in the United States, England, Middle East, North Africa, Canada, and Australia.

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Adam is a professional engineer who offers over 15 years of experience in development and execution of large-scale energy infrastructure projects, including structural engineering and facility design. With a diverse background encompassing engineering, project management, and leadership roles in measurement, pipeline, and compression facilities across North America, Adam brings a wealth of expertise to the table.

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Tom has over 4 years of strategy and business development experience in the energy transition space. He excels in identify and assessing new project opportunities. Prior to joining Vault, Tom worked for a private technology development company where he developed skills in cost estimation, financial modelling, commercialization strategy, and project development.

Steve has 20+ years of experience in geological characterization and the development of carbon storage sites in Canada, Australia and the USA including leading several CarbonSAFE projects and other CCS projects toward Class VI permitting. Steve has served on multiple technical reviews of CCS projects and as Chair of the ISO working group on geological standards for CCS. He has extensive industry and research contacts in North America and internationally. 

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Stephen has 35+ years of reservoir engineering experience, working in conventional, unconventional, and enhanced oil recovery with extensive knowledge and experience working in many high profile domestic and international plays. Stephen was a key member of the asset management team for a CO₂ injection project in the Salt Creek Field in Wyoming and has been a reviewer for applications to the CARB CCS Protocol for California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

Jennifer is a land professional with 15 years experience conducting and managing land acquisition, business development, exploration, due diligence negotiations, and managing teams of brokers in the oil and gas and CCS industries.  Most recently, Jennifer was a member of the leadership team at a private equity-backed firm that achieved a successful exit.

Tara brings 20 years of energy industry experience to the Vault team and leads Vault’s Legal and Corporate Secretarial functions.  Tara has held senior legal positions relating to most facets of the E&P industry with a focus on advising global companies in the energy services sector. Most recently, Tara held an Associate General Counsel position with a global provider of energy infrastructure with a strong focus on North American carbon capture projects.  She has also held the role of General Counsel with a publicly traded remote workforce and modular manufacturing company.  Tara plays an integral role in supporting both Vault’s business strategy and operational needs.    

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Rob is a highly accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry. Prior to joining Vault, Rob held key executive positions at DCP Midstream, a top natural gas and NGL midstream company, where he was responsible for commercial operations, business development, and M&A. Additionally, Rob served as the M&A Director at Duke Energy where he gained significant transaction experience in the natural gas and power sectors complementing his extensive knowledge and strategic acumen in the dynamic energy landscape.

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Craig brings over 8 years of diverse energy industry experience, including asset development, operations, and investment appraisal across several organizations. Most recently he led an asset development team at an upstream oil & gas producer in Western Canada. Prior roles include corporate planning/ budgeting, advanced reservoir analytics and a plant engineering position at a large gas processing and cogeneration facility.

Dwight has 35+ years industry experience including 10+ years as leader of Schlumberger Carbon Services. Dwight represented Schlumberger for all CCS-related activities including all seven U.S. Department of Energy regional partnerships and has extensive experience in all aspects of CO₂ sequestration project development as well as deep relationships across industry and research organizations throughout the USA.

Joe is a land professional bringing over ten years of oil and gas experience with demonstrated success in surface and subsurface acquisition, contract and lease negotiation, regulatory affairs and compliance, due diligence, property evaluations, and title administration. Joe has managed multiple teams of internal and external contractors ranging from closing lease/ easement agreements to title review and curative for the acquisition of surface/ subsurface rights.

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Brody brings over 23 years of geotechnical leadership experience across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. As a former geology manager at several previous companies with highly successful exits he has led technical teams to evaluate reservoir potential and drill 2400+ wells. Brody has experience that spans a large variety of play types including carbonate facies and heavily faulted complex clastic structural terrain. Since joining Vault, he has helped produce a North America wide database of CO2 targetable formations across North America

Alan has over 35 years of engineering and leadership experience in oil & gas and CCS including extensive experience in project development, project management, and business development in both subsurface engineering and facility design. He also has direct experience with carbon capture technology and CO₂ enhanced oil recovery screening, design, and operations.

Kat brings more than twelve years of oil and gas industry experience, including asset divestitures/acquisitions, asset data integration, business development, project management, surface and subsurface negotiations, regulatory affairs, title due diligence, and land administration. Kat’s prior roles also emphasized the management of strategic partnerships with external stakeholders in order to facilitate safe and effective land practices.

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Adam is a land professional and licensed attorney with a decade of experience working in the energy, oil and gas, and renewables spaces. He spent the bulk of his career at private law firms managing and drafting subsurface title opinions, conducting due diligence, and solving transactional problems for clients engaged in the upstream oil and gas industry. Adam also gained experience at a land services company, leading teams across the country in carrying out core asset leasing projects and large-scale acquisition due diligence.

Brad has 35 years of geotechnical and technical leadership experience throughout the Appalachian Basin. He has worked extensively in both exploration and development as well as involvement with  UIC Class II injection permitting. Brad was involved in the early development of the Marcellus Shale in the Appalachian Basin, the first horizontal wells drilled in Ohio, and has deep experience in the appraisal of the Knox Unconformity.

Heather brings 12+ years of energy industry experience in accounting, financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, internal controls, and insurance. Prior to joining Vault, Heather held the position of Controller at a green energy supply company, where she helped support a strategic review process including undertaking the necessary preparation for a potential initial public offering. Heather also participated in raising >$1bn of equity and debt capital in a prior company.

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Sarah is a fully designated accounting professional (CPA), who also holds a Master of Professional Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan.  Sarah joins Vault with 5+years of accounting experience, including big four audit and full cycle accounting within the manufacturing and land development industries. Sarah’s previous experience has awarded her broad exposure to many challenges including financial statement creation, technical accounting research related, new standard implementation and internal control improvement and implementation.

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Parker brings over 8 years of diverse accounting experience and skills to the table. With a previous focus on audit and full cycle accounting in the manufacturing and entertainment industries, Parker successfully led an accounting department during a period of remarkable grow that a startup company that expanded from 15 to over 120 employees across Canada. His expertise extends to financial statement creation, budgeting, cost accounting, and process improvement.

Bryan brings 10+ years of diverse industry exposure across the oil and gas, mining, and technology sectors, with experience spanning corporate finance, strategy, budgeting and forecasting, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Vault, Bryan was the Senior Corporate Finance Manager at one of Canada’s largest technology companies. Bryan is proficient at evaluating strategic expansion opportunities and supporting various mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate financial planning and analysis.

Carter has 6+ years of experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and strategy. He has exposure across a variety of industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, chemicals, industrials, and construction. Prior to joining Vault, Carter was an Associate at a bulge bracket investment bank in both Calgary and New York participating in raising >$10bn in equity and debt financings and >$15bnin announced M&A advisory. He assisted a small-cap private equity firm with the day-to-day operations of its portfolio company, leading it's finance department.

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Katie has over 12 years of experience in CCS, oil and gas, and academia. Her expertise includes geomodelling for CCS and oil and gas field development, unconventional resource exploration, and operations. Her professional experience also includes work with the U.S. Geological Survey and the environmental consulting industry. Katie has 6 years of teaching, research, and service in higher education, including a leadership position in the America Association of Petroleum Geologists Women’s Network.

Kaylen brings 3+ years of advisory and corporate finance experience in the infrastructure, oil & gas and power & utilities sectors. Prior to joining Vault, Kaylen was an investment banking analyst for National Bank Financial where he developed a wealth of skills involved in mergers & acquisitions, capital markets and corporate development. Kaylen excels in asset/corporate sale procedures, developing financial forecasts and assessing business development opportunities.

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Ricky is a Petroleum Engineer with over 5 years of diverse experience in drilling, completions, reservoir testing and management, and field operations. While at Petrotek Corporation, Ricky served as Project Manager for multiple classes of UIC projects including Class I, II, and VI.  He also served as the primary engineer for reservoir characterization, well design, stimulation design, and reservoir analysis for CCS and UIC Class I projects.

Cameron is a finance professional with over 10 years of experience in corporate planning and strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance. Before joining Vault, he worked in the corporate development group at a large international midstream company and was a senior analyst at an intermediate exploration company, where he managed the long-term financial model and supported numerous successful acquisitions and dispositions. Cameron has expertise in financial modelling, capital budgeting, and implementing planning processes.

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Melissa has over 14 years of oil and gas experience producing large volumes of permits for development activities across the Rockies. Her extensive experience includes strategic planning, site plan development, and state and federal land use permitting. Melissa also has over 18 years of GIS experience creating maps and data for decision-making. Her professional experience includes work with the Bureau of Land Management and environmental consulting industry.

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Caitlin brings over 10 years experience in executive level administration, high-level support, client relations, and information technology services. Caitlin is a strong communicator and problem solver who adds remarkable change in the overall efficiency of the Vault workplace.

Richard is a Professional Geophysicist with over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and CCS. He is highly experienced in managing seismic programs for exploration, site characterization, and field development in both conventional and unconventional resources as well as on- and offshore. This includes surface seismic data acquisition through to processing and inversion as well as microseismic monitoring program design and execution.

Lori has 20 years of Marketing and Communications experience at Schlumberger. For over 10 years of that time Lori was extensively focused on CCS community engagement, outreach, and education activities in United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, Norway, and England. She worked with other communications professionals to help unite and bring best practices and insights to CCS project stakeholders.

Gillian joins Vault with over 9 years of legal administrative experience. Gillian is widely recognized for her exceptional attention to detail, adept problem-solving abilities, impeccable organizational skills, and strong communication abilities. She is a collaborative professional committed to delivering a high level of service to fellow team members as well as to clients.