Co-Chair of BDC

University of Calgary

Professor David Eaton was appointed 2015-2020 as NSERC/Chevron Industrial Research Chair in Microseismic System Dynamics in the Department of Geoscience at the University of Calgary. Together with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, his work focuses primarily on advancement of research, education and technological innovations in microseismic methods and their practical applications for resource development, with a secondary focus on the deep lithospheric structure of continents. In 2007, he rejoined the University of Calgary as Head of the Department of Geoscience, after an 11-year academic career at the University of Western Ontario. His postdoctoral research experience included work at Arco’s Research and Technical Services (Plano, Texas) and the Geological Survey of Canada (Ottawa). He has recently published a textbook on Passive Seismic Monitoring of Induced Seismicity. His work has been recognized by several major awards including the J. Tuzo Wilson medal from the Canadian Geophysical Union and a 2020 NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation.

CEGA

Andy earned his B.Sc.(Hon) Geology from Queen’s University in 1991 and since then has gained 32 years of experience working in a variety of roles in both the service industry and the exploration and production business in Canada, the US and most recently Indonesia. His career path has led him through many individual contributor roles as well as leadership roles in the industry. Andy remains passionate about geoscience training and has run many classes and workshops and continues to mentor and coach in this capacity. He is currently the Canadian Energy Geoscience Association President Elect.

CSEG

A University of Manitoba graduate, Ashley has 17 years of experience in the energy industry as a geophysicist. She worked on Western Canadian assets at Talisman Energy and Cenovus Energy before gaining offshore experience with Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Natural Resources. She is currently working at the Geological Survey of Canada assessing resource potential for offshore Canadian basins and as a Research Associate at the University of Calgary in their Tight Oil and Gas team. In her spare time, she also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and the Alzheimer's Society.

Mount Royal University

Benjamin G. Daniels is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Mount Royal University. He is interested in numerous topics in geoscience, including sedimentology, stratigraphy, geochronology, basin analysis, and hydrogeology.

IGC 2012 Bid Committee

President - Bill Mercer Geological Consulting Ltd

Dr. Mercer has been VP, Exploration with Avalon since 2007. He enjoyed a 32-year career with the Noranda/Falconbridge group, ultimately serving as Director-Geology and Geochemistry.

Dr. Mercer’s exploration career spans over 30 countries and a variety of commodities including base metals, gold, bauxite and rare metals. Dr. Mercer was also a “Champion of Six Sigma,” with training to Black Belt level, and responsible for the supervision of Six Sigma efficiency methods in exploration and closed mine sites. As corporate Director of Geology and Geochemistry, he had dual reporting responsibilities to the SVP-Exploration and SVP-Business Development and was a team member in assessment of major projects and mines for acquisition.

Dr. Mercer served as the President of the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences (CFES) from 2008 to 2010, and as President of the Prospectors and Developers Association (PDAC) from 2002 to 2004.

He currently chairs the PDAC Health and Safety Committee. Dr. Mercer is the recipient of the David Barr Award from the Association for Mineral Exploration in British Columbia for excellence in leadership and innovation in mineral exploration health and safety; the PDAC Distinguished Service Award; and the Award for Environmental Excellence of the NWT Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists. In 2013 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his service to the Canadian mining industry.

Dr. Mercer earned his BSc. in geology from Edinburgh University (1968) and a PhD from McMaster University (1975).

Venue West

In 2003, Mike received the Governor General’s Award for graduating from high school with the highest GPA of 98.4%, while at the same time receiving his school’s top Athletic Award and Scholarship. He went on to Utah State University, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science specializing in Kinesiology. He has spent several years playing professional hockey in Europe and elsewhere. Mike has an extensive history in account management, sales, and client relations. Based in Europe as our International Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales Mike continues to exceed client expectations and sales goals.

Acadia University

I am an early career Indigenous geoscientist currently completing my Masters in Geology at Acadia University. I am mapping the geochemical variability on geomorphic elements and its impact on viticulture in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. I stay involved with the geoscience community by volunteering and participating in events such as the Atlantic University Geoscience Conference, Atlantic Geoscience Society Colloquium, GAC-MAC, and Acadia University’s geology society. I keep myself busy by rock climbing, hiking, and playing guitar. I’m excited to help promote Canada’s bid for the IGC.