Management

Mr. Wright has over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Since May 9, 2011, he served as our President and Chief Executive Officer. In accordance with NuVista’s long-term succession plan, he assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer on March 1, 2024 concurrent with the promotion of Mike Lawford from Chief Operating Officer to President and Chief Operating Officer.

Prior to joining NuVista, Mr. Wright has held progressively more responsible roles both domestically and abroad with Talisman Energy Ltd., most recently as Senior Vice-President of Talisman’s North American Conventional Production Division which produced approximately one-half of Talisman’s North American production at the time. Prior to joining Talisman in 1995, Mr. Wright spent six years with Shell Canada Ltd. in various operations and business development roles.

Mr. Wright possesses both a Masters and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (with great distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan, where he earned, among other awards, the Canadian Governor General’s Gold Medal for being the Outstanding University Post-Graduate for his pursuit in hydraulics and computer controls.

In addition, Mr. Wright serves on the Board of Governors for CAPP, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

Mr. Lawford has over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Lawford joined NuVista in January 2012 as Vice President Development, and in December 2017, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. On March 1, 2024, Mr. Lawford assumed the role of President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining NuVista, Mr. Lawford held various management and technical roles of increasing responsibility, including leading the North American New Plays Team at Talisman Energy Inc.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (with First Class Honors) in Geology from the University of Alberta and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta.

Mr. Asman has over 29 years of experience in the oil, gas and power industries. Mr. Asman joined NuVista Energy Ltd. in July 2008 as Marketing Manager and was appointed Vice President Marketing January 1, 2010. Prior to joining NuVista, Mr. Asman held the position of Marketing Manager at Northrock Resources Ltd, The Alberta Balancing Pool, Mirant Canada and Fletcher Challenge Energy Canada.

Mr. Asman holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Bachelor of Economics Degree from the University of Saskatchewan.

Mr. Condic joined NuVista Energy Ltd. in November 2014 as Controller and was appointed to Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2023. Prior to joining NuVista, Mr. Condic held various positions in accounting and finance of increasing responsibility at several junior E&P companies. Prior thereto, Mr. Condic worked in the audit and assurance practice at KPMG LLP. Mr. Condic has over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.

Mr. Condic holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the Haskayne School of Business at the  University of Calgary and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Ms. Dickison has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources with the majority of her career in the oil and gas industry. Ms. Dickison joined NuVista Energy Ltd. in 2018. Through her experience working for Repsol Oil & Gas Canada, Talisman Energy Inc. and Petro-Canada, she brings expertise in talent management, leadership development, total rewards and change management. In addition to her role overseeing the Human Resources function for NuVista Energy Ltd., she is responsible for leading the Social agenda as part of our continued focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance.

Ms. Dickison graduated from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), with a Diploma in Business Administration. She is an active member of our Human Resources community within industry. Ms. Dickison reports directly to the CEO to underscore the importance of the greatest resource in our organization – our people.

Mr. LeGrow joined NuVista Energy Ltd. in October 2012 in a Planning & Reserves function and was appointed Manager, Planning & Corporate Development in November 2016 and Vice President, Development & Planning in May 2019. Prior to joining NuVista, Mr. LeGrow worked in equity research covering junior and intermediate E&P and oilfield service companies and prior thereto worked in the finance department of a multi-national independent E&P company. He has over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas and financial services industries.

Mr. LeGrow holds both a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance and Risk Management and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.

Mr. Paulgaard has over 24 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Paulgaard joined NuVista at its inception, was appointed to Production Manager in January of 2009, and Vice President of Production and Facilities in December 2017. Prior to joining NuVista, he held production and operations management positions with Bonavista Petroleum Ltd., Husky Energy, and Renaissance Energy Ltd.

He has a Diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and is a Certified Engineering Technologist member of the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta.

Mr. Truba joined NuVista Energy Ltd. in February 2005 as a Landman and was appointed Vice President, Land in January 2009 and Vice President, Land & Business Development in July 2015. He has over 20 years experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining NuVista, Mr. Truba held Landman positions with Addison Energy Inc. and Petro-Canada and worked in the land department at Fletcher Challenge Energy Canada.

He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary with a major in Petroleum Land Management, and he completed his MBA from the Michael F. Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Truba is an active member of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen.