Thermal Energy International Inc. announced the death of John Kelly on June 28, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Ottawa. John was a member of the Board of Directors for 17 years and Chairman for 12 years, stepping down as the Chairman just in the December 2021. As Board Member and Chairman he worked tirelessly to advance the interests of the company and its shareholders.

He provided the critical stability, leadership and sage guidance the Company needed to grow and prosper. He left his role as Chairman with the Company much stronger than it was when he assumed the role. John is recognized as a pioneer in Canadian technology sector and a giant in the Ottawa community.

He was President and CEO of Clearford Industries Inc. from 2008 until 2009 and CEO of JetForm Corporation from 1995 until joining Reid Eddison in 1999, where he was a principal until 2008. From 2001 until 2007, Mr. Kelly was Chairman of NexInnovations Inc. Prior to that, he founded Why Interactive, was a founder of Computer Innovations Distribution Inc. and Nabu Network Corporation, and was also a founder of SHL Systemhouse Ltd. He was Co-Chair of Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA). He holds an honors B.B.A. degree in Finance (Iona College, New Rochelle, New York), an honours Law degree (University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada) and an honorary Doctorate from the University of Ottawa (Ottawa, Canada).