Our People

PTRC Staff

The staff at the PTRC continues to push the boundaries of innovation and technology in the oil and gas industry ― at home and around the world.

Malcolm Wilson, Ph. D., P. Geol., Acting Executive Director
Malcolm Wilson is Director of the Office of Energy and Environment at the University of Regina. He has extensive experience in CO₂ storage development, and was involved in the initiation of the IEA GHG Weyburn-Midale CO₂ Monitoring and Storage Project, including editing the final report of phase I. Malcolm was a member of Working Group III of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) team of scientists that were awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and lead author on the IPCC Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage. In 2008, he participated in the development of the International Performance Assessment Centre for Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide (IPAC-CO₂), an independent organization that addresses the growing demand for expertise in sub-surface reservoirs for the geological storage of CO₂.

Steve Whittaker, Ph. D., P. Geol.,Senior Project Manager
Steve Whittaker joined the PTRC as Senior Project Manager in 2008, overseeing the management of several research programs, including the IEA GHG Weyburn-Midale CO₂ Monitoring and Storage Project and Aquistore. He comes to the PTRC from Canadian Capital Energy Corporation. Steve is a professional geologist, and has a Ph. D. in Geology from the University of Saskatchewan.

Ken Brown, Network Manager, Sustainable Technologies for Energy Production Systems (STEPS)
Ken joined the PTRC to lead the new STEPS Business-Led Network of Centres of Excellence.  He has been involved with the PTRC since it was created, either as a participant representative or advising on one of its many research projects. Ken has 37 years of diverse industry experience and almost five years of advanced research experience through the Alberta Research Council.  His passion for enhanced oil recovery and carbon capture and storage technologies is only exceeded by the presence of any of his seven grandchildren.  Ken served as the SPE Distinguished Lecturer in EOR for 2009.  He is past Chairman of the National Board of the Petroleum Society, and one of only 30 Canadian petroleum professionals to receive the Petroleum Society's "Distinguished Service Award".  He continues to serve on several other technical and society boards.

Haley Solie, Administrative Assistant
Haley Solie is the Administrative Assistant for the Project Team.  She received a diploma in office administration and comes to the PTRC with seven years of administrative experience. Contact Haley at 306.787.4334

Kyle Worth, P. Eng., Project Engineer, JIVE and Aquistore Projects
Kyle Worth is the Project Engineer for Aquistore and the Joint Implementation Vapour Extraction project. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Regina in 2001.

Michelle Heal, B.Admin, CMA, Finance Manager
Michelle Heal,Finance Manager and comes with over 13 years of combined experience in the financial and manufacturing industries.  She oversees the project financial activity as well as the overall financial statement process.  Michelle has her B.Admin and CMA designation.

Adam Fehler, Project Engineer
Adam graduated from the University of Regina in 2009 with a degree in Industrial Systems Engineering.  He has worked with CIBC, SaskPower, Case New Holland, and General Motors (Canada) Ltd.  His work experience has taught him to manage time effectively and work well with co-workers and colleagues.  He looks forward to the considerable challenges of managing enhanced oil recovery research at the PTRC.

Jolene Goulden, Communications Coordinator
Jolene comes to the PTRC from the Saskatchewan Communications Network, where she acted in a communications capacity.  She manages the PTRC's tour request process, and assists in other communications activities such as news releases, displays, and conferences. She may be reached at 306.787.1113.

Rongle Li, Project Management Coordinator
Rongle Li (call her Lee) is the PTRC Project Management Coordinator, working closely with the management team on all the research projects.  Lee has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Regina.  Contact Lee at 306.787.4639

Norm Sacuta, M.A., M.F.A., Communications Manager
Norm Sacuta comes to the PTRC after seven years as communications officer at the National Centre for Upgrading Technology, located at the CANMET Energy Technology Centre in Devon. He has eight years experience with technical editing and writing, and communications in the fields of heavy oil and oil sands research. He has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia, and a Master of Arts in English from the University of Alberta. His poetry collection, Garments of the Known, was published by Nightwood Editions in 2001. Contact Norm at 306.787.7497