John Andrew Tapics

Corporate Officer/Principal at The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum

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John Andrew Tapics is currently the Chairman-Calgary Branch at The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum.
He previously served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Compliance Energy Corp.
from 2010 to 2013.
He also held the position of President & Chief Executive Officer at Balancing Pool from 2001 to 2005 and at Alberta Electric System Operator from 2001 to 2005.
In addition, he was an Independent Director at Canadian Nexus Team Ventures Corp.
from 2011 to 2013.
Mr. Tapics has also served as an Independent Director at Run of River Power, Inc. and Copper Mountain Mining Corp.
He has held various director positions at Western Energy Institute, Alberta Chamber of Resources, Electricity Canada, The Mining Association of British Columbia, Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd., and The Coal Association of Canada.
Prior to his other roles, he was the Executive Vice President at TransAlta Corp.
from 1990 to 1998.
Mr. Tapics completed his undergraduate degree at Queen's University in 1975.

John Andrew Tapics active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) is a not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials, and energy industries. CIM is based in Westmount, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. CIM provides a wealth of benefits to its members, including building industry knowledge, enhancing professional profiles, and raising Canadian company visibility. The institute offers a range of services, including professional development, distinguished lecturer programs, and awards. The private company was founded by Patrick B. Carlson, and the CEO is Angela Hamlyn.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2012-02-29

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Former positions of John Andrew Tapics

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CANADIAN NEXUS TEAM VENTURES CORP.	Director/Board Member	2013-07-10
Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd. Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Part of Sherritt International Corp., Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd. is a Canadian company that engages in coal ore mining. The private company is based in Bienfait, Canada.	Director/Board Member	2008-05-01
Alberta Electric System Operator Alberta Electric System Operator General GovernmentGovernment The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES). The non-profit company is based in Calgary, Canada. The Canadian company focuses on keeping the grid secure and dependable. and has subsidiaries in Canada.	President	2005-01-31
Balancing Pool Balancing Pool Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Balancing Pool manages certain assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising from the transition to competition in Alberta’s electric industry. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.	President	2005-01-31
TRANSALTA CORPORATION	Corporate Officer/Principal	1997-12-31

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Listed companies	3
TRANSALTA CORPORATION	Utilities
CANADIAN NEXUS TEAM VENTURES CORP.	Finance
COMPLIANCE ENERGY CORPORATION	Energy Minerals

Private companies	11
Run of River Power, Inc. Run of River Power, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Run of River Power, Inc. develops renewable, sustainable energy through its portfolio of clean energy projects. It develops two forms of green energy namely, Hydroelectric and Biomass. Hydroelectric facilities harness the power of gravity and mountain streams to create electricity, while biomass generates power by consuming beetle-damaged and dead trees, forestry waste and sawmill residue. The company was founded on November 26, 1999 and is headquartered in Delta, Canada.	Utilities
Copper Mountain Mining Corp. Copper Mountain Mining Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Copper Mountain Mining Corp. engages in the exploration, development and operation of mineral deposits. It holds interest in Copper Mountain Mine, Eva Copper, New Ingerbelle, and Cameron Copper Projects. The company was founded on April 20, 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.	Non-Energy Minerals
Western Energy Institute Western Energy Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Western Energy Institute operates as a trade association that serves the electric and natural gas industries. It distributes quarterly publications to decision-makers of public and private companies involved in electric generation and transmission, gas and electric distribution, pipeline operations, power marketing and energy-related services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.	Commercial Services
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) is a not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials, and energy industries. CIM is based in Westmount, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. CIM provides a wealth of benefits to its members, including building industry knowledge, enhancing professional profiles, and raising Canadian company visibility. The institute offers a range of services, including professional development, distinguished lecturer programs, and awards. The private company was founded by Patrick B. Carlson, and the CEO is Angela Hamlyn.	Commercial Services
Alberta Chamber of Resources Alberta Chamber of Resources Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alberta Chamber of Resources operates as a non-profit organization which involves in the development of resources. It serves mining, energy, forestry, pipelines, power generation, utilities, minerals, transportation and construction sectors. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.	Commercial Services
Electricity Canada Electricity Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canadian Electricity Association operates as a national forum and voice for electricity business in Canada. It generate, transmit, and distribute electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional customers such as integrated electric utilities, independent power producers, transmission and distribution companies, power marketers, manufacturers and suppliers of materials, technology, and services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.	Commercial Services
The Mining Association of British Columbia The Mining Association of British Columbia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Mining Association of British Columbia operates as a non-profit organization for the representation of interests of mining companies. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.	Commercial Services
Balancing Pool Balancing Pool Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Balancing Pool manages certain assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising from the transition to competition in Alberta’s electric industry. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.	Commercial Services
Alberta Electric System Operator Alberta Electric System Operator General GovernmentGovernment The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES). The non-profit company is based in Calgary, Canada. The Canadian company focuses on keeping the grid secure and dependable. and has subsidiaries in Canada.	Government
Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd. Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Part of Sherritt International Corp., Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd. is a Canadian company that engages in coal ore mining. The private company is based in Bienfait, Canada.	Energy Minerals
The Coal Association of Canada The Coal Association of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Coal Association of Canada engages in coal industry. It transforms plant material into carbon, moisture content and composition. The company is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.	Commercial Services