Our Team.

Our team of professionals is results driven on every project we undertake. Whether it is for a single question, full project or you require a team to manage your day to day regulatory and environmental needs, we are here to help!

 

 

Christine Olson, B.Sc., P.Bio. – President and Senior Advisor

 

Christine has over 20 years’ experience in regulatory and environmental permitting and compliance.  Her experience ranges from conventional oil and gas development to in-situ oil sands, unconventional gas, Liquid Natural Gas plants, chemical plants and power plants.  Christine has worked in the four western provinces of Canada as well as several states.

Christine’s meticulous approach to executing every project speaks to her commitment to regulatory compliance. Christine is a natural born leader who works closely with key stakeholders, she strives to ensure clients and peers are current on regulatory affairs. She values strong work ethic to drive projects to completion on budget, on schedule and in compliance.

 
 

 

Christine Kleppe – Project Coordinator

 

Christine is a resourceful, meticulous professional with over 18 years of experience in strategic problem-solving, customer relationship management, and project controls. She manages projects from proposal to completion to ensure the project execution is efficient and done in a timely manner. This includes working directly with clients to understand expectations and scope of projects. She tracks projects for accuracy on schedule and budget, ensuring smooth communication of any variances from the project deliverables.

Christine has experience with regulatory requirements in Saskatchewan (MER), British Columbia (BC-ER) and Alberta (AER, AEP), and has a strong working knowledge of DDS (AB), OneStop (AB), Kermit (BC), AMS (BC), and IRIS (SK). Christine liaises directly with governing regulatory agencies to ensure accuracy of information as it is translated from the regulations. She works closely with clients, engineers, project managers and Crimson personnel to ensure established goals and objectives are met.

 
 

 

Shannon Makinson, B.A. – Senior Regulatory and Environmental Coordinator

 

Shannon is a key player with an innate ability to identify potential issues, communicate ideas, evaluate strategies and implement solutions. With almost 30 years experience she is recognized in the oil and gas field as a business professional with an aptitude for meeting compliance targets, communication and building trusting relationships with stakeholders, consultants and various regulatory agencies.

Shannon has experience in preparing and submitting regulatory and environmental applications across Western Canada. She has also managed several Canadian Energy Regulator pipeline projects though application and approval. Shannon mentors junior staff and provides leadership to the entire team. Her attention to detail results in proficient audits and thorough reporting and applications.

Shannon’s greatest skill is her interpersonal relationships. Shannon ensure all her clients concerns and requests are listened to and resolved to the clients satisfaction.

 
 

 

Cameron McDowell, M.Sc. – Senior Regulatory and Environmental Coordinator

 

Cam has worked in the energy industry for almost twenty years. He has varied experience ranging from liaising with regulatory agencies, tracking/interpreting new regulations, and completing regulatory applications for projects. Cam has been involved in numerous regulatory audits and compliance assurance activities and has consistently been able to determine corrective action plans to satisfy the regulator and ensure the success of each project he has worked on.

Cam works to support his clients by communicating directly with the regulator on items such as project approvals, regulatory audits, and other project-related regulatory compliance issues, ensuring there are never any repercussions to the organization that he is supporting.

 
 

 

Amy Clutton, B.Sc., EPt - Regulatory and Environmental Coordinator

 

Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Alberta. Amy has a working knowledge of Provincial and Federal energy and environmental acts and regulations. In her years of professional experience in the environmental sector, Amy has worked as a weed inspector, wildlife rehabilitator, travelling to destinations such as South Africa to learn about wildlife disease, sustainable resource utilization, animal rehabilitation and veterinary care in rural areas.

 Amy has a keen eye for detail and is highly adaptable, organized and reliable. With her strong work ethic and dedication, she is a key player when it comes to identifying environmental risks by following the guidelines set by the regulatory bodies and operational procedures.

 

 

Linda Hurcak, C.E.T. – Senior Regulatory specialist

 

Linda has 25+ years experience in the oil and gas industry, with a background as a technologist and analyst. Linda has worked as a key player on the day-to-day operations both remotely and on location and has a vast knowledge pertaining to oil and gas wells, AFE’s, permitting, along with the regulatory workings of the AER.

Linda oversees the applications for pipelines and facilities across western Canada. She is an astute professional who prides herself on her ability to keep projects on schedule through clear communication and concise instruction within her team and to her clients. Linda welcomes a challenge and is eager to assist clients to satisfy their requirements for timely approvals, minimizing any hiccups along the way.

 
 

 

Jermaine Agyem, B.Sc., EPt – Regulatory and Environmental Technician

 

Jermaine is a recent graduate of the Royal Roads University’s Environmental Practice Bachelor of Science Degree. He is a very motivated professional, with a strong interest in regulatory and environmental aspects. 

Jermaine has experience in technical writing under the Air Monitoring Directive in Alberta and the CEMS Code of Alberta.

Jermaine has expertise in infrastructure permitting (D56, AMS and IRIS), desktop environmental assessments, and industrial approval applications (EPEA).

 
 

 

Cynthia Cote, P.Eng. – Senior Process Engineer

 

Cynthia is a professional process engineer with almost 20 years experience in design, operation, research and strategy development. She is a forward-thinking engineer with knowledge on technologies and strategy formulation to support clients in achieving their goals.

Cynthia assists clients in understanding their carbon footprint and better prepare for achieving GHG targets. She is fluent in clean energy solutions and is current on technologies to support clients on the energy transition journey.

Cynthia performs air dispersion modelling studies on various air contaminants of concern, stemming from combustion, venting or flaring.

Cynthia has a solid oil & gas background where she excels at providing technical support on large projects from startup to completion, including construction, commissioning, and continuous improvements. Cynthia is an integral member of every team and forms strong relationships with all stakeholders. She is an asset in business development as clients return based on previous successes.

 

 

Our team looks forward to assisting you with all of your regulatory and compliance needs!