Meet the Team
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Chief Executive Officer
Marlo brings twenty-five years of experience in the field of energy and environment in leadership roles across the non-profit, business, and government sectors. Having built and led many teams, Marlo has a proven track record in leadership and management. As CEO, Marlo is focused on leading CRPL’s team to develop and execute on our business model to support the rapid expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Marlo holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Alberta), a BSc in Systems Design Engineering (University of Waterloo), and a Masters in Management and Leadership (University of McGill). Marlo lives in a net-zero emissions home in the Canadian Rockies with his wife and two teenage kids. In his spare time Marlo loves biking, snowboarding, hiking, and paddling.
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VP Product and Operations
Eric established early vehicle operations at Tesla and later directed Supercharger Network deployment across Eastern Canada. Integrating this industry experience with his background in experiential real estate, he oversees the strategic development, commercialization, and operation of our Charging Destinations.
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VP Real Estate
Fred brings almost 25 years of commercial real estate experience to the team. As an agent in one of Canada’s largest real estate brokerage firms, Fred has completed hundreds of complex lease and sale deals with national, local and regional tenants representing one million square feet of office industrial and retail buildings. Fred brings extensive experience in project management, construction and planning matters having been active in planning applications and construction management on area structure plans, land use applications, and development permits in urban and rural environments for all types of commercial real estate. Fred holds a BES from the University of Waterloo and has served on Boards including the Calgary Parking Authority as chair and other various community and political organizations. Fred lives in Canmore with his wife and daughter enjoying skiing, hiking, paddling and camping.
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VP Engineering and Design
Robert brings over fifteen years of experience in the fields of energy storage project development, oil and gas operations and technology development to the team. Robert has a track record of developing innovative technologies, business models and completing detailed opportunity assessments. As VP Engineering and Design, Robert leads CRPL’s engineering team in conceptualizing, validating and designing our business offering. Robert holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Alberta), a BASc in Mechanical Engineering (University of Waterloo) and is a registered Professional Engineer with APEGA in Alberta. Robert lives in Calgary with his wife and two young children and enjoys being outdoors, snowboarding, and paddling.
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Finance
Kaz brings over 20 years of experience in real estate finance and asset management, serving senior roles for firms such as Forum Asset Management, Cushman & Wakefield, and Brookfield.
A CPA with an Executive MBA, he oversees investment structuring and financial operations.
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Site Development Engineer
Greg brings numerous years of construction management experience to the team. Greg combines the skills learned through working on some of the most challenging infrastructure projects in the country with a research focus on geospatial modelling for EV charging infrastructure. Greg supports the Charger Ready team identify prime locations for EV charging and helps carry out all stages of engineering and development. Greg has a BSc in mechanical engineering (University of Alberta) and is currently pursuing a MSc in engineering management (University of Alberta).
