Charles is an energy industry leader with over 15 years of experience across logistics, oilfield services, mining, field operations, energy infrastructure development and investment banking. As VP Business Development, Charles develops business opportunities related to emissions reduction, carbon capture, low carbon fuel switching and transportation optimization for Source and its customers.

Previously, Charles led Source’s logistics function with a keen focus on innovation, collaboration and efficiency. This included implementing a state-of-the-art inventory and supply chain system, working with Class 1 railways on novel rate and service structures, as well as reducing standby costs associated with Source’s last mile trucking business through the use of Realtime performance analysis.

Charles was an Associate at Rothschild (Canada) Inc. where he was involved in numerous financial advisory assignments worldwide for clients in the energy sector. He also worked as a Financial Analyst at TransCanada Energy Corp (now TC Energy) in the development of power, oil and gas storage infrastructure investments throughout North America.

Charles is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary (2005). Charles is service-driven with a track record of delivering value for clients.

Charles has served on WCSC’s Board of Directors since February 2023.