ZS2 TECHNOLOGIES - Key Persons
Amy Roesler has 25 years of senior corporate, utility, energy and infrastructure expertise centered on business transformation and technology-driven strategy and execution for organizations such as Infrastructure Ontario, CLEAResult, Natural Law Energy, BC Hydro and Canadian Pacific Railway. Her domain expertise spans sustainability, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. She also serves on the board of the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance, working with utility, corporate, government and not-for-profit members to advance energy efficiency and emissions reduction policy and programming.
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- Technical Sales Lead & Project Manager
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- Director of TechPartner Development
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- Director of Research and Development
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- Executive
- Member of the Board
Dave Richardson is an experienced inventor, executive, entrepreneur, investor and founder of multiple innovative technology companies. He is the President and CEO of Octaform Systems Inc., which designs and markets a patented stay-in-place concrete forming system that offers benefits that no conventional forming system can equal, by reducing energy consumption and extending the longevity of concrete structures.
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- Member of the Board
- Executive Director of Platform Strategic Capital
David Mears is the Executive Director of Platform Strategic Capital and has over 25 years of experience in finance and business development working with start-up enterprises in the petroleum, media, and specialty agriculture sectors throughout Europe, North and Latin America. He is a former Founder and CEO of numerous public companies and with his UK-based team at Platform Strategic Capital focus their strategic expertise and capital towards early-stage companies with significant growth opportunities.
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- Advisor
- Financial Executive
- Member of the Board
Derek Payne is a seasoned financial executive, advisor and board member and is currently a board member of Jostle, a Vancouver based technology company, board member at Highstreet Income Properties, strategic advisor to Neurara, a healthcare technology company and Strategic Advisor for InterGen Capital which includes a role as their Board Observer for fintech company ZayZoon. He is the former Chief Financial Officer of DIRTT Environmental Solutions and Treasurer and Vice President Finance at WestJet.
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- Chief Technical Officer
- Co - Founder
Experienced technical executive in the development and commercialization of breakthrough green technologies in the fields of carbon capture (direct/emission based), liquid based mineral extraction (lithium/magnesium) for carbon storage, material architecture and plant optimization / deployment. Over 10 years in Direct-Air-Capture (DAC), with a background as a founding team member of Carbon Engineering. Holds several patents and has authored nearly a dozen peer-reviewed publications. Doug earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry with a focus on atmospheric chemistry and astrophysics from McGill University, and has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Calgary, specializing in solar energy generation and storage. He has since patented several green building technologies, securing several awards for his work in sustainability and technology development.
From strategic marketing to forging key partnerships, this team is focused on driving our growth and building a collaborative network of sustainable building experts. They're the navigators of market trends, the architects of partnerships, and the communicators who turn potential into reality.
James Maxim is an experienced professional in international trade, oil and gas exploration and government relations with First Nations negotiations and environmental matters. Prior to an extensive career working with multiple levels of government on numerous high-level projects including the Interchange Canada Agreement and First Nations land claims negotiations. He was an experienced energy industry executive with nearly four decades in diverse roles.
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- Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Based in Toronto, John brings over 30 years of experience in building and scaling businesses across diverse markets. He has successfully negotiated franchise and licensing agreements for three marquee brands, expanding their reach across North America, Southeast Asia, Australia, Northern Africa, and the United Kingdom. As Executive Vice President at SCM Insurance Services, John played a pivotal role in driving growth through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, increasing the portfolio and top-line sales from $45 million to $220 million. Before joining the ZS2 team, he served as Managing Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at a mid-market brokerage. In this role, he specialized in navigating the complexities of commercial and cyber risk, as well as Course of Construction insurance. He worked closely with builders, developers, and Alpha House property management companies, providing tailored solutions that addressed their unique challenges and needs in the construction and property management sectors.
From production to construction, this team is the backbone of our shop floor hustle. With precision and dedication, they oversee the operation of our manufacturing line ensuring, quality and safety in every product we create. They're our internal boots on the ground, driving us forward with every project that leaves our TechCentre.
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- Chief Operating Officer
- Co - Founder
Kristin is an experienced business administration professional with over 15 years experience at innovative technology companies including DIRTT Environmental Solutions and diversified residential builder, Jayman Built. She has a track record of strong performance in high-volume, high-pressure environments, and skillfully manages our day-to-day operations, strategic partner development, and customer engagement at ZS2 Technologies.
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- Member of the Board
- President of Maggnum Ventures Inc
Matthew Grieve is the President of Maggnum Ventures Inc., a private investment and development firm located in Calgary, Alberta. He started his career in real estate with Oxford Property Group and WestCorp Construction before founding Maggnum Ventures Inc. Maggnum has a diverse portfolio of investments spanning commercial & residential real estate, hospitality & entertainment, technology and financial services throughout Canada.
Peter Myers spent over 20 years with BMO Financial Group, which is the eighth largest bank in North America. He most recently served as Vice Chair, Global Investment and Corporate Banking as well as Chair of the Board of Nesbitt Burns Inc., the registered dealer of the bank. Previously, he was Global head of Investment and Corporate Banking based in New York, Head of US Investment and Corporate Banking based in Chicago and Head of Canada and International Investment and Corporate Banking based in Toronto. He started at BMO as Head of Equity Capital Markets.
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- Vice President - Operations
Before joining ZS2, Scott was President and Director of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, where he helped grow annual sales from $6 million to over $300 million in 11 years. He led DIRTT's successful IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange, spearheaded three acquisitions, and oversaw the expansion of manufacturing facilities in Georgia and Arizona, as well as new sales offices in the U.K. and Singapore. Prior to DIRTT, Scott was CFO at Pure Technologies Ltd., a public company specializing in innovative infrastructure monitoring technologies, where he contributed to its growth and expansion into international markets, leading the acquisition of Openaka Engineering and supporting the company's U.S. expansion He is also a co-founder and past Director of Decisive Dividend Corporation (TSX-V: DDC) and a past Director of Progressive Planet Solutions Ltd. (TSX-V: PLAN). Scott began his career at KPMG LLP and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), and a graduate of the University of Alberta.
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- Production & Facility Manager
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- Vice President of US Business Development & Sales
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- Director of Corporate Development
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- Director of Community Engagement
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- Director of Marketing & Communications