BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our Board of Directors provides leadership and supervises the management of the business and affairs of Birchcliff. In fulfilling their mandate, the Directors have a responsibility to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Corporation. James W. Surbey Alberta, Canada - Director Mr. Surbey is a Director of Birchcliff and is a member of the Reserves Evaluation Committee. Mr. Surbey has more than 40 years of experience in the oil and natural gas industry and is one of the Corporation’s founders. Prior to Birchcliff, he served as Vice-President, Corporate Development of Case Resources Inc., Senior Vice President, Corporate Development of Big Bear Exploration Ltd. and Vice-President, Corporate Development of Stampeder Exploration Ltd. Mr. Surbey was previously a Senior Partner of the law firm Howard, Mackie (now Borden Ladner Gervais LLP). Mr. Surbey received his Bachelor of Engineering degree and Bachelor of Laws degree from McGill University and is a member of Law Society of Alberta. A. Jeffery Tonken Alberta, Canada - President, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board Mr. Tonken is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Birchcliff. He has more than 36 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and is one of the Corporation's founders. Prior to creating Birchcliff, Mr. Tonken founded and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Case Resources Inc., Big Bear Exploration Ltd. and Stampeder Exploration Ltd. Mr. Tonken was previously a Partner of the law firm Howard, Mackie (now Borden Ladner Gervais LLP). Mr. Tonken currently serves as the current Chair of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). Mr. Tonken received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Wales. Dennis Dawson Alberta, Canada - Independent Lead Director Mr. Dawson is the Lead Director of Birchcliff and is a member of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating Committee and Reserves Evaluation Committee. Mr. Dawson was formerly the Vice-President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of AltaGas. Mr. Dawson joined AltaGas as Associate General Counsel in August 1997, after consulting with AltaGas Services Inc. from July 1996. Effective July 1998, he became AltaGas’ General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and effective December 1998, Mr. Dawson became Vice-President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Dawson has over 31 years of oil and natural gas experience including nine years as General Counsel for Pan-Alberta Gas Ltd., a major Canadian natural gas export and marketing company. Mr. Dawson received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Lethbridge and his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta. Debbie Gerlach Alberta, Canada - Independent Director Ms. Gerlach is a Director of Birchcliff and is a member of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating Committee and Reserves Evaluation Committee. Ms. Gerlach was a partner with Deloitte LLP for over 21 years where she practiced in the Assurance and Advisory group. During that time, she worked with many public oil and gas companies over her 35 year career with the firm. Ms. Gerlach is a Chartered Accountant with the Chartered Professional Accountants Alberta and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Master of Business Administration Degree, both from the University of Calgary. Stacey McDonald Alberta, Canada - Independent Director Ms. McDonald is a Director of Birchcliff and is a member of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating Committee and Reserves Evaluation Committee. Ms. McDonald has over 13 years of experience in the energy and financial sectors, including extensive knowledge of capital markets and financial analysis. She was most recently a Managing Director of Institutional Energy Research at GMP FirstEnergy, a leading independent global energy investment bank. Ms. McDonald holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Alberta. Phone: (403) 261-6401 Fax: (403) 261-6424 Emergency (24 hours) 1-866-566-2923 Legal Advisories Site Map Privacy Policy 2021 Birchcliff Energy Ltd. All Rights Reserved.