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At Best Startup Canada we track over 100,000 Canadian startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Alberta based President operating in the Food and Beverage space. If you think a President is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.ca.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
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Cole Orobetz
President & CFO of Alpha Foods
Cole Orobetz is the CFO, COO, and co-founder of Alpha Foods. He is also the CEO and founder of Earth First Solutions.
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About Alpha Foods, The Angel Group: Alpha Foods produces plant-based foods focused on taste, texture, and sustainability.
Bryce Lee Karl
President and CEO of Karl Hospitality Inc.
Bryce Lee Karl is a fourth generation Alberto, Calgary native who comes from a long line of pioneer families. Born and raised on a grain and cattle farm, Bryce developed an affinity for animals and the outdoors at an early age. His earliest memories on the ranch involve handling the livestock and horses. The long hours and strenuous manual labor helped Bryce develop a real appreciation and personal satisfaction for a hard day’s work. Bryce Karl’s passion for farming and ranching led him to follow in his families footsteps, purchasing a ranch to call his own. Serving as the President and CEO of Karl Ranch Corp., Bryce Lee Karl utilizes the ranch for both personal pleasure and business endeavors.
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About Independent Oil Corp., Karl Hospitality Inc.: Karl Hospitality Inc is provide catering service for breakfast,lunch ,dinner, weddings, christmas.
Bruce Hall
Vice President, Land of Painted Pony Energy
Hall has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry including land negotiations, acquisitions, divestments and strategic planning initiatives. Hall has been working with Painted Pony since 2008, holding the role of Negotiations Specialist, where he has been a key member of the team in the development of corporate strategy, deal generation and partner relationships. Hall was appointed Vice President, Land in September 2012. Previously, Hall was Vice President, Land at Redcliffe Exploration Ltd., Aquest Explorations Ltd. and Causeway Energy Corporation. Hall holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary and a Professional Landman (P. Land) designation from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen.
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About Painted Pony Energy: Painted Pony Energy is a Canadian public natural gas producer, operating in the Montney formation in Northeast British Columbia.
Tonya Fleming
Vice President & General Counsel of Painted Pony Energy
Fleming joined Painted Pony as Vice President and General Counsel in September 2014. Fleming was General Counsel at Birchcliff Energy Ltd. for the prior five years. Previously, she practiced law in the Calgary office of the national firm Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP where she specialized in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance matters. Fleming holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Laws and a Masters of Business Administration from Dalhousie University. She is a member of the Law Society of Alberta.
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About Painted Pony Energy: Painted Pony Energy is a Canadian public natural gas producer, operating in the Montney formation in Northeast British Columbia.
James Reimer
Vice President, Geoscience & Technology of Painted Pony Energy
Reimer is a professional geologist with more than 30 years experience in the oil and gas business. He brings an extensive background in domestic and frontiers exploration management to Painted Pony. Most recently, he was Executive Vice President of Result Energy Inc. and co-founder of Online Energy Inc. Prior thereto, he was President & CEO of Race Rocks Resources Ltd., Vice President, Exploration and Business Unit Vice President at Encal Energy Ltd., and Vice President, Exploration at Stampeder Exploration Ltd. Reimer began his career at Home Oil Company, following graduation with an Honours B.Sc. in geology and an M.Sc. in geology. He is a Past-President of the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists and has been named a Science Alumnus of Honour by the University of Waterloo.
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About Painted Pony Energy: Painted Pony Energy is a Canadian public natural gas producer, operating in the Montney formation in Northeast British Columbia.
Stuart Jaggard
Vice President & Controller of Painted Pony Energy
Jaggard has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, obtaining his Chartered Accountant designation in 1985. Over the last six years, he held the positions of Vice President, Finance and Vice President, Business Performance at Centrica Energy Canada, the Canada oil and gas operating division of Centrica, plc. Prior to this, Jaggard served as Chief Financial Officer of Flagship Energy Inc. He held various senior finance positions within the oil and gas industry. Prior to this. Jaggard worked in the audit practice of KPMG LLC for the period 1982-1995. Jaggard completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Calgary in 1982. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta.
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About Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, Centrica, Painted Pony Energy: Painted Pony Energy is a Canadian public natural gas producer, operating in the Montney formation in Northeast British Columbia.
Ali Asghari
Founder and President of PilotsFriend West
Ali is a CPA with over 20 years of diversified business experience. He is the Founder of PilotsFriend Canada, offering a premium healthy energy tonic crafted for busy professionals, pitched successfully on CBC’s Dragons Den. Ali is also a director at Dizin online store and Canco Canada.
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About PilotsFriend West: PilotsFriend West is a clean organic and healthy energy tonic making company.
Richard “Max” Maksimoski
Senior Vice President, Research & Development of Half Cal Foods North America
Max designed and developed the half-calorie flour for Half Cal Foods North America. • Managed the Sourcing and Purchasing group. Established clear sourcing processes for both domestic and in Asia. Established an office in China. Delivered significant new technology and cost savings. Led the closing of a factory. • Led R&D team in the development of over 300 new items for launch • Led the development and market execution of the Bioré Face Care business. Business achieved #1 market share within 1 year of launch. Year One sales of $150M • Developed and executed the new product plan doubling sales of Curél Lotions post-acquisition to $70M. • Initiated and directed the business and product strategy that resulted in 20% growth of the Jergens Lotion. Achieved #1 market share for Body Lotions in 2002. Positions held: VP of R&D, Elmer’s Products Sr. Dir. R&D, Scott’s Miracle-Gro Dir. R&D, Andrew Jergens PDM, Kraft Foods.
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About Half Cal Foods North America: Half Cal Foods North America, wholly owned by Purple Waterfall Management Inc.
Cinthia Newton
Executive Vice President, Operations of Half Cal Foods North America
Former Vice-President of Truestar Petroleum and Corporate Advisor to SeaBreeze Power, both publically traded corporations in Canada, Cindy has years of experience in international corporate affairs, legal structures, and executive administration.
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About Half Cal Foods North America: Half Cal Foods North America, wholly owned by Purple Waterfall Management Inc.
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