About Baytex

• Director since 2017             
• Chair of the Board

Mark R. Bly

Mr. Bly is an independent businessman with over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, primarily with BP, a global producer of oil and gas.  Mr. Bly led several key E&P units for BP in Alaska, the North Sea and in North America.  After that, he was part of the E&P Executive Group, overseeing an international portfolio.  He led the internal investigation of the Deepwater Horizon incident in 2010 and is the author of "Bly Report" that defined the understanding of the event by the industry and established the basis for the new organization.  In his final role as Executive Vice President, Safety and Operations Risk, he led the transformational program to drive operational excellence and risk management across all of BP's global activities. He currently serves as an independent director of Vista Oil & Gas.  Mr. Bly holds a Master of Science degree in structural engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Davis. 

• Director since 2017             
• President and CEO

Edward D. LaFehr

Mr. LaFehr joined Baytex as President on July 18, 2016 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer on May 4, 2017.  Mr. LaFehr has nearly 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry working with Amoco, BP, Talisman and the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company ("TAQA").  Before joining Baytex, Mr. LaFehr was President of TAQA's North American oil and gas business which led to his subsequent role as Chief Operating Officer of TAQA, globally.  Prior to this, he served as Senior Vice President for Talisman Energy, accountable for its Canadian business.  Before Talisman, Mr. LaFehr developed a long track record of success with Amoco and BP, holding senior positions in North America, Europe and Middle East regions. He served on the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Board of Governors from 2012-2014 and has served on the Exploration and Production Association of Canada (EPAC) Board since 2018. Mr. LaFehr is also a Director of TransGlobe Energy Corporation, an exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary whose activities are concentrated in Egypt.  Mr. LaFehr holds Masters degrees in geophysics and mineral economics from Stanford University and the Colorado School of Mines, respectively. 

• Director Since 2016             
• Member, Nominating & Governance Committee  
• Chair, Human Resources & Compensation Committee     

Trudy M. Curran

Ms. Curran is a retired businesswoman with extensive experience in executive compensation, mergers and acquisitions, financing and governance.  She served as an officer of Canadian Oil Sands Limited from September 2002 to the time of its sale in February 2016. As Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Canadian Oil Sands Limited, she was responsible for legal, human resources and administration and a member of the executive team focused on strategy and risk management. From 2003 to 2016, she was a director of Syncrude Canada Ltd., where she served as chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and as a member of the Pension Committee. She serves as the Co-Chair of the Executive Committee of the Calgary chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors, is a member of the Alberta Securities Commission, a director of Trican Well Services Ltd. and a director of Great Panther Mining Limited. Ms. Curran holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a Bachelor of Laws degree (both with distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. 

• Director since 2020
• Member, Audit Committee
• Chair, Reserves & Sustainability Committee

Don G. Hrap

Mr. Hrap has spent 35 years in the upstream oil and gas business, primarily holding executive positions in North America. From 2009-2018, he served as President, Lower 48 at ConocoPhillips with strong breadth and depth of experience across several U.S. oil resource plays. Prior to this at ConocoPhillips, Mr. Hrap was senior vice president of Western Canada Gas. He joined ConocoPhillips in 2006 through the merger with Burlington Resources, serving as senior vice president of operations for Burlington Canada. Earlier, he was vice president for the North American Division at Gulf Canada Resources, where he worked for 17 years. Mr. Hrap previously served as chairman of the API Upstream Committee, a Board member of the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and a member of the U.S. Oil & Gas Association. He is also a Director of Tall City III Exploration LLC and WildFire Energy I LLC, and also serves as an Industry Advisor to Warburg Pincus. Mr. Hrap graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1982. In 1995, he graduated from the University of Calgary with a Master in Business Administration.

• Director since 2019
• Chair, Audit Committee
• Member, Human Resources & Compensation Committee

Jennifer A. Maki

Ms. Maki joined the Board on September 9, 2019. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University and a postgraduate diploma from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, both in Ontario, Canada. Ms. Maki served as Chief Executive Officer of Vale Canada and Executive Director of Vale – SA – Base Metals (2014 to 2017) and previously held several other positions with Vale Base Metals, including Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice-President (2007-2014) and Vice-President & Treasurer, and with Inco Limited as Assistant Controller. Ms. Maki participated actively in managing Vale's Base Metals businesses outside Canada as a member of the Board of Commissioners (2007 to 2017) of PT Vale Indonesia Tbk, serving as its President Commissioner (2014 to 2017), and as a director of Vale Nouvelle-Caledonie SAS. She was also Chair of Vale Canada’s Pension Committee (2007-2017). Before joining Vale/Inco, she worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 10 years in roles of increasing responsibility. She has also been a director of Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (a not-for-profit organization) since September 2018 and is currently a director at Franco-Nevada Corporation and Pan American Silver Corp. She also holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

• Director since 2008             
• Member, Audit Committee
• Member, Nominating & Governance Committee

Gregory K. Melchin

Mr. Melchin is currently the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of ENMAX Corporation, a municipally-owned utility and a Director of Total Energy Services Inc.  He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from March 1997 to March 2008.  Among his various assignments with the Government of Alberta, he was Minister of Energy, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports and Minister of Revenue. Prior to being elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, he served in various management positions for 20 years in the Calgary business community.  Mr. Melchin holds a Bachelor of Science degree (major in accounting), a Fellow Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. 

• Director since 2018
• Member, Reserves & Sustainability Committee 
• Member, Human Resources and Compensation Committee

David L. Pearce

Mr. Pearce has been working with the Private Equity Energy firm Azimuth Capital Management since July 2014 as Deputy Managing Partner. He was an Operating Partner with the Azimuth predecessor KERN Partners from November 2008 to July 2014. Mr. Pearce was a director of Raging River Exploration Inc. from March 2012 to August 2018. He was with Northrock Resources Ltd. From June 1999 to January 2008 where he held several senior officer positions and most recently was the President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior thereto Mr. Pearce worked in various Management roles at Fletcher Challenge Canada, Amoco Canada and Dome Petroleum.  Mr. Pearce has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Honors) from the University of Manitoba.

• Director since 2020
• Chair, Nominating & Governance Committee
• Member, Reserves & Sustainability Committee

Steve D.L. Reynish

Mr. Reynish is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Enlighten Innovations, a private Calgary based clean energy technology organization which he joined in 2020. Immediately prior to Enlighten Mr. Reynish served as an Executive Vice President at Suncor Energy Inc. for eight years in a variety of capacities where he was accountable for the company’s strategy, ESG and corporate development initiatives, new technology development, joint venture and commercial portfolios - all instrumental in positioning Suncor as a top-tier Western Canadian based integrated energy company. Prior to Suncor, Mr. Reynish served as President of Marathon Oil Canada, which he joined through the acquisition of Western Oil Sands where he was Executive Vice President, Operations. Prior to his entry into Canada, he held senior positions within the Anglo American Group, including Vice President of Mining of Anglo Base Metals in Johannesburg and Chief Executive Officer of Bindura Nickel in Zimbabwe. Mr. Reynish holds a Masters degree in Mining Engineering and an MBA, both earned in the UK. He has completed Post Graduate studies at IMD and the Wharton School. He is a member of the board of Energy Safety Canada, the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and National Association of Corporate Directors (NCAD), and a former Member of the Board of Governors of the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies, the Canadian Associated of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and the Canada Institute.

• President and Chief Executive Officer 

Edward D. LaFehr

Mr. LaFehr joined Baytex as President on July 18, 2016 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer on May 4, 2017.  Mr. LaFehr has nearly 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry working with Amoco, BP, Talisman and the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company ("TAQA").  Before joining Baytex, Mr. LaFehr was President of TAQA's North American oil and gas business which led to his subsequent role as Chief Operating Officer of TAQA, globally.  Prior to this, he served as Senior Vice President for Talisman Energy, accountable for its Canadian business.  Before Talisman, Mr. LaFehr developed a long track record of success with Amoco and BP, holding senior positions in North America, Europe and Middle East regions. He served on the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Board of Governors from 2012-2014 and has served on the Exploration and Production Association of Canada (EPAC) Board since 2018. Mr. LaFehr is also a Director of TransGlobe Energy Corporation, an exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary whose activities are concentrated in Egypt.  Mr. LaFehr holds Masters degrees in geophysics and mineral economics from Stanford University and the Colorado School of Mines, respectively.      

• Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 

Rodney D. Gray

Mr. Gray was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Baytex on August 22, 2018. He joined Baytex in April of 2014 as Chief Financial Officer with over twenty years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to Baytex, Mr. Gray held the position of Chief Financial Officer for CEDA International. Prior thereto, he spent eleven years with Enerplus Corporation, the last eight of which as Vice President, Finance, where areas of responsibility included corporate reporting, treasury and capital markets, operational accounting, business analysis, risk management and insurance. Mr. Gray is a Chartered Accountant and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree with Honours from Queen's University. He is very active in the community having been involved with several charitable organizations.

• Vice President, Capital Markets 

Brian G. Ector

Mr. Ector is Vice President, Capital Markets of Baytex and is responsible for Baytex's equity capital markets and investor relations functions. He joined Baytex in November 2009. Prior to joining Baytex, Mr. Ector spent 15 years as a sell-side research analyst covering both energy trusts and exploration and production corporations. He spent the last seven years with Scotia Capital where he was consistently ranked as one of the top rated analysts in Canada. Mr. Ector received a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a concentration in finance from the University of Calgary and received his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1996. He spent seven years as a national board member of the Canadian Investor Relations Institute ("CIRI"), including two years as Chair of the national board. He is a member of CIRI, the National Investor Relations Institute, the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Calgary.

• Vice President, Heavy Oil 

Kendall D. Arthur

Mr. Arthur was appointed Vice President, Heavy Oil of Baytex on December 14, 2018. Mr. Arthur has over 10 years of experience in the Canadian oil and gas industry. He joined Baytex Energy in 2006 as a Production Engineer and Asset Team Leader in the Heavy Oil Business Unit and has been a business unit Vice President since January 2012. Prior to joining Baytex, he held various technical production, completions and operations roles with Husky Energy. Mr. Arthur received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and is a practicing member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta.

• Vice President, Light Oil 

Nicole Frechette

Mrs. Frechette was appointed Vice President, Light Oil of Baytex on February 24, 2022, responsible for the Eagleford, Duvernay and Viking Assets. She joined the organization in August of 2021 as Subsurface Manager, Light Oil. With over 16 years of experience in Canadian and International petroleum operations, Mrs. Frechette has contributed to development planning and production optimization for a broad range of asset types, regulatory protocols and fiscal regimes. Prior to joining Baytex, she held several senior technical and leadership roles in reservoir engineering, asset development and strategic planning with Repsol and Talisman Energy. Mrs. Frechette received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, with a minor in Petroleum, from the University of Calgary. She is a practicing member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and a certified Project Management Professional.

• Vice President, Finance 

Chad L. Kalmakoff

Mr. Kalmakoff was appointed Vice President, Finance of Baytex on September 1, 2015. Mr. Kalmakoff has over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining Baytex, Mr. Kalmakoff was Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Kicking Horse Energy Inc. Prior thereto, he was Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Corinthian Exploration Ltd. Prior thereto, he held a number of positions of increasing responsibility at Pace Oil & Gas Ltd. and its predecessors, including Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance. Mr. Kalmakoff is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University.

• Vice President, Corporate Development 

M. Scott Lovett

Mr. Lovett is Vice President, Corporate Development of Baytex. He joined Baytex on September 5, 2017. Mr. Lovett is a professional engineer and has over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including reservoir evaluations, acquisitions and divestments, business planning, and strategic analysis. From March 2014 to September 2017, he held a number of positions of increasing responsibility at Eagle Energy Inc., including Executive Vice President, Business Development. From September 2011 to March 2014, he was an officer of Native American Resource Partners, initially serving as Senior Vice President and then Chief Operating Officer. Prior thereto, he held various engineering and management roles at GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. and Enerplus Corporation. Mr. Lovett holds a Bachelor and Master in Science degrees in Chemical Engineering and a Master in Business Administration, all from the University of Calgary.

• Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

James R. Maclean

Mr. Maclean was appointed Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Baytex on February 24, 2022. Mr. Maclean is a corporate lawyer with over 15 years of experience advising energy companies with respect to significant transactions, corporate governance and securities compliance matters. He joined Baytex in 2014 as Senior Legal Counsel and has been General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since 2018. Prior to joining Baytex, Mr. Maclean held positions with Petrominerals Ltd. and Pembina Pipeline Corporation and was an associate at a national law firm. Mr. Maclean holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria and is a member of the Law Society of Alberta.