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Jeremy BainesPresident & CEO - Tidewater Midstream and Tidewater Renewables

Jeremy Baines is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Tidewater Midstream (TWM:TSX) and the President and CEO of Tidewater Renewables (LCFS:TSX). Tidewater is a leading energy infrastructure business based in Calgary, Alberta. Tidewater operations are focused on Midstream Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquid processing in Alberta. Conventional Refining in British Columbia, and recently commissioned Canada’s first Renewable Diesel Refinery located in Prince George, BC.  Tidewater is currently completing Front End Engineering and Design work for a new 6000 bbls/day Sustainable Aviation Fuel Refinery located in Prince George, BC.

Mr. Baines past roles include President and CEO of Campus Energy Partners and Chief Financial Officer at Torq Energy Logistics. He also served in several roles at AltaGas from 2005-2014.

David BeaudoinCEO & Co Founder - NEL-i

David Beaudoin, co-founder and CEO of NEL-i, is a recognized expert in carbon finance, climate policies, and GHG management. NEL-i is an engineering, strategic consulting, and project development firm focused on elevating climate ambitions and implementing practical, “down-to-earth” solutions.

Bringing 20 years of experience to carbon markets, David supports clean technologies and innovative business models. His expertise includes developing carbon offset projects both in Canada and internationally, notably leading community-led ecosystem restoration initiatives in Peru, Bolivia, and Guinea.

Additionally, David is a founding partner of CFR Platform, which provides a turnkey solution for generating credits from clean fuels production and electric vehicle (EV) charging.

Lee Ann BryanPolicy Analyst - OPIS, a Dow Jones Company

Lee Ann Bryan is a Policy Analyst with deep federal and state-level policy expertise. At OPIS, Lee Ann focuses on developments involving U.S. federal policy, Canadian biofuel regulation, carbon markets to include RGGI and NYCI along with developments related to RTO/ISOs and clean energy deployment. She serves on the Board of the Women’s Energy Network – DC and Advisory Board for Shomax Energy.

Stephen DonofrioHead of Carbon Intelligence - OPIS, a Dow Jones Company

Stephen Donofrio is a Director and Head of Carbon Markets Intelligence at OPIS, a Dow Jones company. During his time at the company, he has developed and launched CAMIRO, the carbon analytics service of the OPIS Carbon Suite, providing policy insights and price forecasts, updated weekly to account for the latest regulatory developments and grounded in market fundamentals to help stakeholders anticipate shifts that may impact their businesses.

Based in New York City, he leads carbon markets policy and price forecasting in the Americas and Europe. He works closely with companies in GHG-intensive industries and in the biofuel supply chain, investors, liquidity providers and traders.

He is an international climate expert, creative strategist and experienced leader with a strong two-decade sustainability/ESG track record in global compliance and voluntary carbon markets, climate policy, corporate sustainability, non-financial mandatory reporting, ethical supply chains and responsible investing.

Before joining OPIS, he senior leadership positions at Ecosystem Marketplace (a Forest Trends initiative), Chicago Climate Exchange, CDP (formerly, Carbon Disclosure Project) and the United Nations. 

Stephen holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Villanova University with a double major in Marketing and International Business

Fred GhatalaPresident - Advanced Biofuels Canada

Fred Ghatala is the President of Advanced Biofuels Canada, an industry association established to promote the production and use of advanced biofuels in Canada. ABFC members are global leaders in the production of advanced biofuels, with over 35 billion litres of installed annual production capacity worldwide. Fred previously led ABFC’s work to establish biofuel carbon value via lifecycle analyses used in regulations and tax programs, and expanding advanced biofuel use into aviation and marine sectors.

Jordan GodwinDirector of Renewable Fuels - OPIS, a Dow Jones Company

Jordan joined OPIS following several years as an price reporter, and later an analyst, covering the renewable fuels industry at Platts. His primary areas of focus have included U.S. ethanol and biodiesel industry policy and pricing trends, global biofuels tradeflows and carbon-reducing fuel policies. Prior to diving into energy markets, he was a sportswriter, primarily covering Houston-area sports. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2010 with a degree in Journalism.

Robyn GrayPartner, Clean Infrastructure – Sussex Strategy Group

Robyn has more than 20 years of experience working in public affairs and policy-making, with more than a decade of that time specializing in environmental and climate change policy. As the lead for Clean Infrastructure at Sussex, Robyn works with clients undertaking decarbonization projects that will contribute to the low-carbon economy. Using her extensive experience in climate and carbon policy, sustainability, and responsible green infrastructure project development, Robyn guides clients through the complex policy, political, and regulatory arenas on all levels of government to ensure successful project execution.

Maura HosslerJournalist, Renewable Fuels - OPIS, a Dow Jones Company

Maura Hossler is a price reporter and journalist covering the North American renewable fuels industry at OPIS, a Dow Jones Company. Her current concentration is on market intelligence for renewable fuels and related credit markets in the United States and Canada and carbon-reducing fuel policies. Prior to joining OPIS, Maura was a compliance risk and due diligence analyst and political campaign manager. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public and International Affairs in 2020 and from Allegheny College with a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Political Science in 2018.

Steve KehoeDirector, Energy Transition - BMO Capital Markets

Steve is a broad specialist focusing on new energy transition technologies including (among others) low carbon fuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, and carbon capture and sequestration. Steve has a Bachelor of Engineering Science (with Distinction) and Master of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering (NSERC Scholar, specializing in fluid mechanics) from Western University, and is an Ambassador with the Energy Futures Lab. Prior to joining BMO, Steve worked in the oil and gas industry in production and exploitation engineering, and then spent 12 years working in Acquisitions & Divestitures Advisory with BMO’s Energy Group evaluating energy assets and executing transactions.  His work on the hydrogen economy has become an important touchpoint with many BMO clients, government, and agencies.

Andrea KentVice President, Industry & Government Affairs - Greenfield Global

Andrea works with governments at all levels on policies that empower the low-carbon economy of today and tomorrow. A recognized industry expert, she often lectures across Canada and around the world on the importance of renewable fuels and environmental technologies in the modern economy. Her writing has appeared in numerous industry and national publications.

Andrea joined Greenfield in 2017 as Vice President, Government and Public Affairs. Prior to joining Greenfield, Andrea served as President of Renewable Industries Canada, the largest biofuel industry association in Canada. Andrea began her career with the Government of Canada and worked in senior policy and communications roles for various ministers on Parliament Hill, as well as in various federal departments and Crown corporations. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from the University of Windsor.

Mike KiersteadGlobal Head of Energy Markets - BayCrest Partners

Jason MacDonald Senior Fuels Policy Advisor - Imperial Oil Ltd

A 23-year veteran of the energy industry, Jason is actively involved in Imperial’s growing lower emissions fuels business. During his career with Imperial across Canada and the US, his work has resulted in a deep knowledge of North American fuels policy. Coupled with biofuels manufacturing technology expertise, today Jason helps develop durable business strategies consistent with the ever-evolving policy landscape.

Colleen LamotheVice President - Advanced Biofuels Canada

Colleen serves as Vice President at the Advanced Biofuels Canada Association, where she leads policy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement efforts to advance clean fuel solutions nationwide. She works closely with members, governments, and industry partners on regulatory development, market access, and programs supporting Canada’s transition to low-carbon energy. In this role, she helps shape strategies on renewable fuel standards and biofuel incentives, ensuring member priorities are well represented in policy and market discussions.

Previously, she served as Senior Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Minister of Social Development, contributing to five federal budgets and advising on procurement, transportation, and economic policy. She was also part of the Canadian Delegation to the United Nations in 2017 and 2018, where Canada reported on its progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

Myrka ManzoSenior Director, Sustainability - Air Canada

Myrka Manzo is a senior sustainability leader with over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, focused on managing environmental risks and navigating complex regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. She is currently Senior Director, Sustainability at Air Canada.

Myrka’s work centers on sustainability policy and regulatory programs, environmental risk mitigation, and advancing strategic initiatives across all areas of environmental sustainability. She is an active member of the IATA Sustainability & Environment Advisory Council and has been closely involved in industry efforts on aircraft noise, GHG emissions, and sustainable aviation fuels since 2006.

She also served for over a decade on the Board of GARDN (Green Aviation Research and Development Network) from 2009 to 2021. Myrka holds a Bachelor of Science from McGill University and a Master of Environment from the University of Sherbrooke.

Margaret McGillDirector of Product - IncubEx

Margaret McGill is the Director of Product at IncubEx, focused on global environmental markets. She has worked on the design and listing of dozens of compliance and voluntary futures and options contracts in carbon, renewable energy and renewable fuel markets over the past 4 years. IncubEx works with Nodal Exchange and the European Energy Exchange (EEX) and has listed over 130 futures and options contracts, the broadest set of exchange-traded environmental commodities in the world. 

Margaret graduated in 2021 from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in economics. 

Jonathan McGillivrayPartner - Resilient LLP

Jonathan McGillivray is a partner at Resilient LLP with a specialized practice in climate change and clean energy law. He advises domestic and international clients on net-zero strategy, decarbonization initiatives, carbon finance, renewable energy projects, and complex carbon transactions, including carbon credit, carbon removal, and sustainable fuels agreements. His work also spans biodiversity markets, energy regulatory compliance, and carbon market governance and investment.

Jonathan regularly advises proponents, investors, and standards bodies on regulatory design and market participation, and has appeared before administrative tribunals, including the Ontario Energy Board, and appellate courts. He is actively engaged in international climate policy processes, including the UNFCCC negotiations.

He holds joint common law and civil law degrees from McGill University, a Master of Arts in climate science and policy from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in international development from the University of Guelph. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch and was called to the Ontario bar in 2017.

Mittal MonaniChief Energy Transition Officer - Cascade

Mittal Monani serves as the Chief Energy Transition Officer at Cascade, where he leverages deep expertise in environmental commodities to navigate compliance and voluntary carbon markets, RECs, and renewable fuels. A recognized leader in the space, he previously served as Vice President at Goldman Sachs, where he was the architect and head of the North American Environmental Commodities Desk.

Throughout his career, he has built and scaled multi-million dollar environmental businesses for industry giants including Capital Power and Direct Energy (NRG). His track record of innovation includes originating Direct Energy’s inaugural RNG transaction and spearheading their RNG M&A pipeline. Beyond the trading floor, he contributes to the broader ecosystem through industry advisory roles and as a Sessional Instructor at the Haskayne School of Business, teaching Advanced Derivatives Trading to MBA and MSc Math Finance graduates.

Rachel MooneyManager, Protocol Development - Climate Action Reserve

As Manager, Protocol Development, Rachel leads the Climate Action Reserve’s policy work, developing, maintaining, and refining carbon crediting protocols for waste, methane, and industrial project types. She also serves as the Waste Handling and Methane Destruction sector lead, overseeing the implementation of the voluntary protocols and supporting Washington and California compliance livestock carbon offset protocols.

Rachel has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and minor in Environment, Society, and Culture from University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and a Master of Public Policy and Energy Policy Graduate Certificate from Oregon State University.

Jon MullerDirector, Low Carbon Fuels - Anew Climate

Jon Muller brings over a decade of energy industry experience across Refinery Operations, Product Supply Planning, and Low Carbon Strategy. Currently, he leads commercial credit sales for Anew Climate in the North American LCFS markets, including California LCFS, Oregon CFP, Washington CFS, Canadian CFR, and BC LCFS. In this capacity, he is also responsible for regulatory modeling and pricing analytics. Anew is a global leader in environmental markets, and the largest independent marketer of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) across Canada and the US. Prior to Anew, Jon held various Engineering, Supply Optimization, and Strategy roles at Chevron Canada and subsequently Parkland Fuel Corporation (which acquired Chevron Canada).

Chris OwttrimExecutive Director, Technology and Innovation - Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

Joseph PallantCEO - Great Bear Carbon Credit Limited Partnership

Joseph Pallant is a carbon markets and climate finance leader with decades of experience advancing natural climate solutions, carbon offset infrastructure, and innovative market-based approaches to conservation. He serves as CEO of Great Bear Carbon Credit Limited Partnership, a 100% First Nations-owned company that manages and sells the carbon offsets generated through ecosystem-based management in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Joseph has founded and led multiple climate-focused ventures, including CPS Carbon Project Solutions Inc. and Blockchain for Climate Foundation, and has helped develop first-of-their-kind projects across reforestation, forest conservation, transportation, and fuel switching. A recipient of the Clean50 award, his insights have been featured in The New York Times, CBC, CNBC, Business Insider, and Bloomberg Green.

Michael Rensing President - MJ Rensing Consulting Inc.

Dr. Michael Rensing was part of the British Columbia public service for 20 years. As Executive Director of the Low Carbon Fuels Branch, Electricity and Alternative Energy Division at the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation, Dr. Michael Rensing led the development of BC’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program. This program has been responsible for approximately 30% of the emission reductions achieved by the province of British Columbia, making it one of the most successful low-carbon fuels programs in North America. 

Michael is the 2021 recipient of the BC Bioenergy Network’s Sector “Champion” Award for outstanding leadership and contribution to the bioenergy sector in BC. As President of MJ Rensing Consulting Inc., Michael provides strategic advice and guidance to companies seeking to understand low carbon opportunities and prosper in the new low carbon economy.

Michael holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Victoria.

Anna RingsredSenior Manager, Energy Compliance Services - Weaver

Anna is a professional engineer with over a decade of experience in renewable energy, low carbon fuels and lifecycle assessments. She has an extensive background working with organizations to navigate the technical complexities of environmental regulation and sustainable innovation. Her career focus has centered on the carbon intensity of fuels through life cycle assessment and developing and implementing policies, methodologies and regulations that drive greenhouse gas reductions, particularly within low carbon fuel standards. Her work in energy compliance services is complemented by a strong foundation in engineering, with published research on biojet fuels and co-processing LCA methodologies. 

A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Anna earned a Master of Applied Science focused on renewable fuel systems from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Calgary. Anna is also a retired professional athlete, representing the United States in speed skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Alex RipleyManager, Government Affairs, Canada - RNG Coalition

Alex Ripley serves as Manager, Government Affairs – Canada at the RNG Coalition. The RNG Coalition is the trade association and advocacy voice for the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industry in North America, representing several hundred member companies in Canada and the United States. Alex joined the RNG Coalition at the beginning of 2025, and draws on a background in renewable energy, export development, and economic development to inform his federal and provincial advocacy.  A native of Bruce County, Ontario, Alex holds degrees from Trinity College at the University of Toronto, and Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS.

Carmen San SegundoSVP, Global Head of Communications and Chief of Staff - Carbon Measures

Carmen San Segundo joined Carbon Measures in December 2025 after more than 15 years leading global communications strategies for some of the world’s most influential organizations. She brings a deep expertise in translating complex technology and sustainability initiatives into clear, compelling narratives that drive meaningful impact.

Most recently, Carmen served as Global Corporate Communications and Marketing Director for ESG, Sustainability, and CSR at IBM. In that role, she built IBM’s ESG and Sustainability communications practice from the ground up. She also shaped the company’s creative media strategy at major global forums, including COP26 through COP29, the UN General Assembly, and Climate Week 2024.

Carmen excels at bridging complex innovation with public understanding. She has held leadership roles at LLYC, MERCO, Repsol, and Kellogg, guiding global communications programs for initiatives such as IBM Sustainability Accelerator and Kellogg’s Breakfast for Better Days. She has also led sustainability communications at CEMEX, Smurfit Kappa, and Repsol, and has developed executive communications strategies for C-suite leaders across sectors, including IBM’s Chief Impact Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Latin America General Manager. 

Carmen serves as a Board Member and Advisor to MERCO, supporting U.S. market entry strategy and media partnerships. She judged PR Week’s 2025 Purpose Awards and has spoken at PRSA ICON on the role of AI in communications. Her recognitions include The Rising Star Women Leaders of Communications by Women We Admire (2024), Top Latino Executive by Latino Leaders Magazine (2023), and PR Week’s Women to Watch (2022).

Originally from Madrid, Carmen holds a master’s degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Business Administration from Universidad de Rey Juan Carlos and Universidad Pontifica Comillas. She brings a global perspective shaped by experience across the United States, Latin America, and Europe. She is driven by the belief that powerful storytelling grounded in data and authenticity can mobilize organizations to take urgent climate action.

Dave SawyerPrincipal Economist - Canadian Climate Institute

Dave Sawyer is an environmental economist who advises senior governments on climate and energy policy, using modelling to inform policy decisions. His work focuses on the economics of pollution control and how policy design translates into emissions and economic outcomes. He is Principal Economist at the Canadian Climate Institute and leads 440megatonnes.ca, and operates EnviroEconomics as an advisor to governments and industry. He is regularly consulted by senior federal and provincial decision-makers and is a frequent media commentator on climate and energy policy. His work spans industrial carbon pricing, energy systems, and economy-wide decarbonization pathways. Sawyer has taught graduate-level environmental economics at the University of Ottawa, is a Fellow at Carleton University’s School of Public Policy, and previously served as Vice-President of Climate, Energy and Partnerships at the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

David SchickVice President, Western Canada, Innovation and Regulatory Affairs - Canadian Fuels Association

Dave is Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Innovation and Western Canada at the Canadian Fuels Association (CFA). CFA’s members represent the downstream energy sector. His role includes policy development and government relations at the federal, provincial and local levels. CFA members provide approximately 95% of Canada’s transportation fuels including both conventional and renewable fuels.

Dave has been in the downstream energy business for over 30 years. Since 2007, his roles have focused on public affairs, climate change policies and low-carbon business strategy, seeking to balance the needs of a strong economy and affordable, reliable energy while improving environmental outcomes.

He is chair of the B.C. Bioenergy Network, the Cleaner Fuels Theme Lead for the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) and on the advisory board of UBC’s Clean Energy Research Centre. Dave holds degrees in Economics and Sociology from the University of Victoria.

Geoff TauvetteExecutive Director – Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Geoff is a senior leader in commercial aviation and an engineering professional at the forefront of airline sustainability with 3 decades of experience in integrating aviation fuel procurement, environment, and climate risk management, giving him a unique perspective on creating a sustainable aviation fuels market in Canada to support decarbonizing the aviation industry.

His past responsibilities have centred around setting direction on aviation environmental sustainability strategies, being an industry advocate in the design of aviation climate policy and regulatory measures and reducing aviation emissions through stakeholder collaborations to advance the use of sustainable fuels and other emissions reduction initiatives.

Geoff holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering. He is a fellow at the Alberta Energy Futures Lab, a sustainability-driven, innovation-focused initiative whose vision is to accelerate the clean transition of Alberta’s energy system and a board member of the Clean Resource Innovation Network.

Michael SchneiderLead Reporter - OPIS, a Dow Jones Company.

Michael joined OPIS following several years as a reporter covering the energy industry for Platts and as an editor at Dow Jones Newswires and Standard & Poor’s. He writes stories on the industry and assesses biofuel prices. He was previously a member of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association covering the National Hockey League, mostly in Buffalo. He identifies himself as the proudest alumnus of the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, where he earned a degree in journalism.

Katie SullivanManaging Director - IETA

Katie is a globally recognized leader in market-based climate solutions, with over 20 years of experience advancing policies and frameworks that mobilize private capital at scale. She leads global policy and strategy on behalf of IETA’s 300+ multi-sector business members across the Americas and internationally. Katie has driven IETA’s expansion into key emerging markets and spearheaded cross-cutting initiatives to support market development. She serves on the Board of the Climate Action Reserve (CAR), contributes to multiple high-level advisory groups, and is a faculty member at Osgoode Hall Law School. She previously worked at ICF.

Lorri ThompsonManager, Regulatory Systems and Quality Assurance - Environment and Climate Change Canada

Lorri Thompson is Manager of Regulatory Systems and Quality Assurance with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Low Carbon Fuels Division. In this role, she leads the teams responsible for the Clean Fuel Regulations’ verification and certification programs; the development and operations of the IT platform used for reporting and compliance; the management of the program’s data and external data publications for the Regulations; and the regulatory development for the targeted amendments and the CFR review.  Ms. Thompson has over 25 years of experience with Environment and Climate Change Canada as a regulator in the area of fuel quality and low carbon fuels. She has worked on the development and implementation of Canadian’s suite of 8 national fuel quality regulations, including the Clean Fuel Regulations and its predecessor, the Renewable Fuels Regulations.  Ms. Thompson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering with Distinction from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.

Matt TooheyChief Sustainability Officer - Modern West Advisory

Matt is Chief Sustainability Officer at Modern West Advisory, a leading carbon management and sustainability firm, where he oversees the Sustainable Business and Nature-Based Solutions practices. He supports a premier group of infrastructure and energy-sector clients while leading the development of nature-based carbon projects globally. Matt is also a Fellow at the Energy Futures Lab.

Before joining Modern West Advisory in 2021, Matt served as Global Sustainability and ESG Lead at TransAlta Corporation. There, he helped implement one of North America’s first integrated financial and sustainability reports, supported climate reduction plans that reduced emissions by approximately 20 Mt CO2e, contributed to a major coal transition, and supported renewable energy expansion. Earlier in his career, Matt spent nine years at ARC Resources in capital markets and investor relations. He holds an MSc in Renewable Energy, Enterprise Management, and Sustainability.

Chris VervaetSenior Associate - T. Bjornson and Associates Inc.

Chris Vervaet is a Senior Associate at T. Bjornson and Associates Inc. (B&A), a boutique public affairs and management consulting firm based in Ottawa specializing in topics shaping Canada’s agriculture and food sector.  

Chris possesses more than 25 years of leadership experience in policy development, regulatory affairs, and government relations, with a particular focus on the intersection of agriculture and climate policy.    He is a leading expert in Canada on all matters related to biofuels, working closely with government and industry partners on key regulatory initiatives that are driving demand for grains and oilseeds. 

Prior to joining B&A, he served 11 years as the executive director for the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, leading the industry through a period of unprecedented growth in value-added canola processing investments.

He grew up on a grain farm in Southern Manitoba and currently lives in Winnipeg with his wife and daughter.

Lizzie VirgoVice President, Head of Carbon Advisory Sales and Structuring - BMO Capital Markets

Lizzie has a background in business development, policy, and research, and leads Sales and Structuring for BMO’s Carbon Advisory team. She works with corporates, project developers, and investors to navigate environmental commodity markets, investments, and transactions, with a focus on compliance and voluntary carbon, low-carbon fuels, and credit monetization strategies. Lizzie bridges policy, technical, and commercial considerations to support offtake structuring, market entry, and risk management across complex regulatory environments. She holds a PhD in Law from the University of Cambridge.