b'Rick LaValliePROJECT MANAGERRick LaVallie is a second-generation native Pipelinerto ride as scouts and interpreters with the NWMP on The with 45+ years in the industry working from the groundMarch West, the first to fight in both the great wars to his up as Laborer, Welders apprentice, Welder, Welder fore- father as the first Native Union Pipeline welder in Canada. man, Tie-in foreman, Superintendent and Senior weldingRick has and continues to mentor and apprentice people in the industry.Welcome to Black Hills Energy inspector for the 3rd largest energy company in Canada.Safety and integrity are the cornerstones that his career Currently looking after integrity and in service welding operations in the eastern Region of Canada. is built on. Using these tools, Rick has never had a major BLACK HILLS ENERGY LTD BLACKHILLSENERGY.CA Rick continues the familys groundbreaking firsts in thisincident on any of the projects he has been apart of.country as his forefathers were among the first nativesRick brings decades of experience to Black Hills Energy.We are a proudly owned Aboriginal company that is starting tofacility side of the industry, from Superintendent labour positions gain a lot of interest in the oil and gas industry. to equipment operators to welders & pipefitters. Having owned many successful businesses in the past, PresidentBlack Hills Energy LTD is also branching out to Pipeline inspectionMike Heffron Gord Lafferty is committed to creating relationships not only withwhere we have a mentorship program in the works. We are also new clientele but with the communities Black Hills Energy LTDlooking into wider opportunities to make us the one stop shop. PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT works in. His business partners all look forward to the next levels. Black Hills Energy LTD is definitely an up and coming company to watch. With 20+ years in the Oil and Gas industry, Mike hassacred lands. Mike is a great asset to communities as he not One of our main goals is to supply the First Nations and MetisBlack Hills Energy LTD offers Pipeline construction, Pipelineproven himself skillful and proficient. Mikes ability toonly hires Aboriginal peoples, but works with them by training people with sustainable careers in Oil and Gas. To make that goalIntegrity Digs, Facility Construction, Lease Road, ROW & Leaseobtain rapport with clients, land owners and crews isthem in all positions such as: labourers, foremen, supervisors, achievable we train our employees in all areas of the pipeline andBuilding and Prefabrication & Testing.second to none in the role of leadership. Working withequipment operators and QC personnel. Mike aims for his many Indigenous communities, Mike has earned highcrew to be capable and skillful for long term employment. Gord Lafferty levels of trust and respect when working on and aroundMike is a great fit to the Black Hills Energy team.PRESIDENT/CEO and refining strategies is a major asset in executing BlackTallen Stopanski Gord Lafferty has been in the oil and gas industry forHills business plan alongside identifying future expansion.CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER; NON-STATUS MTISover 32 years. Prior to starting Black Hills Energy, GordGord devotes a significant amount of time to collaborating has held a variety of important roles such as Businesssafety and environmental initiatives to ensure the compli- Master of Management, Haskayne School of Business 2021-2022Owner, Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Project Design and Project Consultant with various oilance of all necessary regulations and mitigating risk. As aB.A. Law and Society, University of Calgary companies. These roles have provided Gord with theproud member of the Metis Nation of Alberta, Gord worksDeans List 2020knowledge and experience needed to excel, encourageclosely with Indigenous groups to further employment andDip. Criminal Justice, Medicine Hat Collegegrowth and expand companies.create opportunity for people. Tallen is a heavily motivated self starter who developsto Black Hills Energy. The skills gained from working while Gords dedication, strategic planning and leadershipGord is certified in API 1169 and PMP with many successfulsolutions to ensure business growth and momentum.obtaining a post-secondary education has cultivated have been successful thus far. His focus on developingprojects beside his name and looks forward to many more. With a diverse background including auto recycling,practical experience and knowledge to complement business consultation, corporate law, shipping logis- academic knowledge. By understanding the administra-tics, and 8+ years working various energy constructiontive and physical operations of the energy industry, we Doug Elliott roles (e.g. hot digs, facility, pipeline, reclamation),can better maintain and exceed industry standards with VICE PRESIDENT OF PIPELINE AND FACILITY OPERATIONS Tallen brings a complimentary and unique perspectiveBHE operations.Dougs career began 30+ years ago in Pipeline & Facilityspent several years working in various vessel and fabrication construction where he developed a passion for the Oilshops until obtaining a Journeymen Red Seal and B-pressure and Gas industry. Doug started laboring and successfullytickets. Doug returned to Pipeline & Facility construction where navigated all ground operations incident free. During thishe is sought by many companies for experience, quality and time, Doug operated various pieces of equipment suchexpertise as a B-Pressure welder. Doug is known and respected as booms, dozers, track hoes and ditchers. After gainingby several small and large companies because of his drive for extensive knowledge and experience, Doug moved up toexcellence and success. foreman positions where he oversaw day to day opera- Doug is certified to API 1169 & CWB level 1 Z662 & W178.2 tions such as stringing, mainline, lowering in, tie-ins, andEndorsed.safety compliance. From here, he went on to apprentice as a welder, obtaining a vast knowledge of blueprintDoug is an essential member of the Black Hills Energy manage-reading, material handling and job estimation. Dougment team and is key in taking the company forward.'