Leadership involves setting a vision, generating the energy to grow and sustain the vision, mobilizing collective action around this vision, collaborating with others, and valuing the diverse expressions of leadership. To effectively achieve this, West's leadership team has demonstrated that it develops and sustains relationships, is transparent, cultivates an environment that fosters professional development and teamwork, and champions a culture of safety and accountability.
Meet the Leadership Team
Jeremy Cheyne
President & CEO
Jeremy is an experienced oil and gas executive that has successfully founded, managed and divested several energy production and service-related organizations over his professional career. Throughout his executive tenure, companies under Jeremy's leadership have completed over $110 million in acquisitions and divestments. These include the corporate dispositions of Titan Energy Inc. in 2008, Standard Resources Inc. in 2011, and West Oilfield Holdings Ltd. in 2015. From 2015-2018, Jeremy was a strategic advisor to Sam Belzberg at Gibralt Capital Corporation; providing guidance and oversight to his portfolio of energy assets while executing upon arbitrage opportunities throughout Australia, Canada, and the US.
Tyler Adair
Vice-President, Corporate Development
Tyler comes to us with nearly 20 years experience in the Oil and Gas community. He has spent most of his career working in the Exploration & Production realm with companies such as Petronas, CNOOC, NAL and TAQA. Tyler has a keen eye for detail and a fierce business mind, honed by his previous experience in Land, Commercial, Joint Venture and A&D activities.
Tyler holds dual bachelors degrees in Commerce (Petroleum Land Management) as well as Arts (Law and Society) both from the University of Calgary. In addition Tyler is a proud member of the Canadian Association of Land and Energy Professionals. Tyler is tasked with championing social change, driving innovation, and growing the corporate footprint across North America.
Rene Bourque
Indigenous Relations Lead
Rene comes to West Earth Sciences after a long and successful NHL career. Rene will be tasked with Indigenous Relations Lead for West. He is a proud Metis from the northern community of Lac La Biche, with strong ties to many First Nation, Metis and Inuit people from around the region. Rene attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a degree in Bachelor of Science. Throughout his NHL and educational career, he has demonstrated leadership and communication skills resulting in several prestigious academic and athletic awards. He looks forward to building strong relationships with several Indigenous communities and businesses with his firsthand experience. Rene is passionate about his heritage and wants to inspire the next generation of indigenous kids while giving back to their communities.
David Barcham
Vice-President, Environmental
David is a highly experienced Professional Geoscientist with a demonstrated focus on safety and customer service in Environmental Consulting. With over 17 years of expertise, David has extensive experience in in-house Oil and Gas producer advisement and Program Management. His areas of specialization include Environmental Site Assessments, well and pipeline abandonment program management, risk assessments, remedial solution design, EPEA compliance monitoring, reclamation, and liability assessment/ARO programs for upstream properties. Throughout his career, David has been responsible for providing both short-term and ongoing strategic advice to ensure compliance with operating permits and closure goals. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia, David brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the West Earth Sciences team.