The Trevor Rose Podcast

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  1. Cody Church (Clear North Capital/Strathcona) - From Harvard to Calgary: 30 Years in Private Equity

    1d ago

    Cody Church (Clear North Capital/Strathcona) - From Harvard to Calgary: 30 Years in Private Equity

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Cody Church - CEO of Clear North Capital, co-founder of TriWest Capital & board member of Strathcona Resources - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$10 billion.  With a career spanning more than 25 years, Cody began his profession in 1993 as an Analyst for the Leveraged Finance Group of CS First Boston where he worked with financial buyers in areas of acquisition and divestiture, high-yield bonds, IPOs and re-financings.  In 1995 Cody joined, New York-based private equity firm, EXOR America as an Associate. He was responsible for evaluating and analyzing market trends, currency forecasts and private equity investment opportunities. Having established a solid reputation for excellence in financing, structuring, and deal execution, Cody returned home to Calgary, Alberta and co-founded TriWest Capital Partners in 1997.  As Senior Managing Director, he provided critical leadership for the overall development of the firm, served on over 20 portfolio company Boards and was instrumental in establishing the largest general buyout fund in Western Canada with five funds and over $1.25 billion in equity capital raised.  Having assisted in growing TriWest into one of Canada’s leading private equity groups, Cody retired from the firm in 2018 to form Clear North Capital where he could directly focus his efforts on creating value through operational excellence for lower mid-market private Canadian companies.  In addition, Cody has served on the following public Boards; Chairman of Edgefront REIT (now called Nexus REIT), Chairman of Source Energy Services, Bellatrix Resources (July 2019 – current) and Westleaf Inc. (July 2019 to current) as well as is the current Chairman of POI Business Solutions based in Markham, Ontario.  Cody graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Economics from Harvard University. He also received the distinct honor of being recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2010.  Committed to giving back by sharing his extensive experience and industry insight, Cody has volunteered and served on additional boards that includes Board of Governors of the University of Calgary, Board member of Parks Calgary and The Ranchmen's Club along with Co-Chair of the Alberta Children’s Wish Board.  Previously Cody served on the Boards of the Calgary Stampede Foundation, AGC Calgary Board, CVCA Annual Meeting Organization Committee and is a repeated Guest Lecturer for the Corporate Finance faculty at the University of Calgary.  Among other things we learned about From Harvard to Calgary: 30 Years in Private Equity. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Warren Valve Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

    1h 23m
  2. Mike Backus (Outwest Energy) - Starting From 0 Bbl/d: Building Outwest Energy

    6d ago

    Mike Backus (Outwest Energy) - Starting From 0 Bbl/d: Building Outwest Energy

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Mike Backus - CEO of Outwest Energy - a startup oil & gas company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  Mike Backus has over 25 years of experience in a variety of engineering, operational, finance and executive roles.  Prior to founding Outwest, Mike was a member of the executive teams at Kiwetinohk Energy Corp and Painted Pony Energy where he was the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the Development and Operations prior to the corporate sale of both companies.  Most of his career was spent with Nexen Inc. (now CNOOC International) where he was most recently the VP of Operations for Canada and the UK North Sea businesses. Mike has held various positions during his career, including working both conventional and unconventional Canadian gas and power assets, oilsands, offshore North Sea, Middle East and West Africa.  Mike holds both a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Saskatchewan.  He is a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta (P.Eng) and holds his Corporate Director designation (ICD.D).  Among other things we learned about Starting From 0 Bbl/d: Building Outwest Energy. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects Warren Valve Astro Oilfield Rentals - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

    54 min
  3. John Forgeron (Compass/Northbase): 400MW — Building North America's Power Infrastructure

    May 26

    John Forgeron (Compass/Northbase): 400MW — Building North America's Power Infrastructure

    This episode we are joined by Mr. John Forgeron - CEO of Compass Energy Systems - a compression, processing, and power systems company with revenues of ~ $1 billion. Mr. Forgeron is also Chairman of Northbase Finance - a specialty finance company in the energy business.  Also, Mr. John Forgeron would like to dedicate this episode to Phil Ness. In January of 2026 Compass lost a founding partner. Phil’s impact lives on through Compass' people and facilities, and they are grateful for all he has done for the Compass team. Mr. Forgeron joined the company in 2005 and founded several privately funded oilfield rental companies, which united under the banner of Compass Compression three years later. The company’s success continued over the next ten years and evolved beyond gas compression to become Compass Energy Systems.  In 2020, Mr. Forgeron and his partners further strengthened the company’s position in North America by acquiring Exterran Corporation’s US compression assets. This strategic move brought with it a remarkable legacy of talent, facilities, and compression history, solidifying Compass as a global leader in compression, gas processing, and power systems. In 2020, Mr. Forgeron was behind the start of an affiliate of Compass – Northbase Finance – which offers clients flexible capital solutions for essential operating assets. Mr. Forgeron is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and holds a mechanical engineering degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He started his career in gas compression in 1991 and is a recognized industry expert. Before joining Compass, Mr. Forgeron held positions at Enerflex Systems and Toromont Industries. Mr. Forgeron and his partners shared helped Compass win Canada’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2011. Among other things we learned about 400MW — Building North America's Power Infrastructure. Enjoy.  Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Warren Valve - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

    51 min
  4. Bevin Wirzba (South Bow) — Reviving Keystone: ~1M BBL Prairie Connector

    May 21

    Bevin Wirzba (South Bow) — Reviving Keystone: ~1M BBL Prairie Connector

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Bevin Wirzba - CEO of South Bow - a TSX listed infrastructure company with a market cap of ~$10 billion.  Mr. Wirzba was an integral part of the TC Energy Executive Leadership Team. He oversaw the strategy and corporate development teams and led TC Energy’s Canadian Natural Gas and Liquids transportation businesses.  During his time at TC Energy, Bevin was responsible for the successful mechanical completion of the Coastal GasLink pipeline project, in addition to his many contributions to the company’s strategy and corporate development efforts.  Before joining TC Energy, Mr.Wirzba served as Senior Vice-President, Business Development and Capital Markets of ARC Resources Ltd., was Managing Director of RBC Dominion Securities, and served in multi-disciplinary roles across North America and internationally with Chevron Corp.  Mr. Wirzba holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta and a Master of Business Administration from the Edinburgh School of Business.  Mr. Wirzba is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and sits on the Board of Directors for STARS.  Among other things we learned about Reviving Keystone: ~1M BBL Prairie Connector. Enjoy.  Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects Warren Valve Astro Oilfield Rentals - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

    1h 11m
  5. Doomberg: The Strait of Hormuz is Closed — What It Means for Canadian Pipelines

    May 19

    Doomberg: The Strait of Hormuz is Closed — What It Means for Canadian Pipelines

    This episode we are joined by the co-founder of Doomberg – an independent publication that provides a lateral-thinking approach to topics in energy, finance, geopolitics, and the broader economy. Doomberg has grown to one of the top paid finance newsletters on Substack, with ~375,000 subscribers.  Among other things we learned about The Strait of Hormuz is Closed — What It Means for Canadian Pipelines. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects Warren Valve - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

    36 min
  6. Neil Roszell (Headwater) - 8x Reserve Growth: Building Value Through the Drill Bit

    May 14

    Neil Roszell (Headwater) - 8x Reserve Growth: Building Value Through the Drill Bit

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Neil Roszell - Executive Chairman of Headwater Exploration - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$3 billion.  Mr. Roszell has been a founder/executive member of Raging River Exploration Inc., Wild Stream Exploration Inc., Wild River Resources Ltd., Eagle Rock Exploration Ltd., Prairie Schooner Petroleum & Great Northern Exploration Ltd.  Mr. Roszell graduated from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Systems Engineering, and is also a Professional Engineer(P.Eng.) designation holder.  Among other things we learned about 8x Reserve Growth: Building Value Through the Drill Bit. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects Warren Valve Kinsted Wealth Astro Oilfield Rentals - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

    1 hr
  7. Eric Nuttall (Ninepoint): $200 Oil – A Looming Energy Crisis

    May 7

    Eric Nuttall (Ninepoint): $200 Oil – A Looming Energy Crisis

    Greetings & welcome back to the podcast.   This episode we are joined by Mr. Eric Nuttall - partner and senior portfolio manager with Ninepoint Partners, and the Ninepoint Energy Fund - Canada's largest energy fund with ~$2 billion under management. Mr. Nuttall's views on energy are frequently sought after by BNN Bloomberg, CNBC, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, and other media organizations. Mr. Nuttall also earned a Bachelor of International Business degree (High Honours) from Carleton University. Among other things we learned about $200 Oil – A Looming Energy Crisis. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects Warren Valve Kinsted Wealth Astro Oilfield Rentals - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

    52 min
  8. Ryan Bushell (Newhaven): Capital Preservation – Dividends & Energy Infrastructure

    Apr 30

    Ryan Bushell (Newhaven): Capital Preservation – Dividends & Energy Infrastructure

    Greetings & welcome back to the podcast.  This episode we are joined by Mr. Ryan Bushell - CEO of Newhaven Asset Management - an investment firm with ~$500 million under management.  Ryan Bushell joined Newhaven in 2018 from one of Canada’s longest tenured Investment Managers, where he was co-head of the investment team responsible for meeting investment objectives for private and institutional clients.  Mr. Bushell holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) designations.  Mr. Bushell has a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies specializing in Finance from the University of Western Ontario, and is a member of the CFA Society Toronto.  Among other things we learned about Capital Preservation – Dividend Investing & Energy Infrastructure.  Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects Warren Valve Kinsted Wealth Support the show

    56 min
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    Mr. Rose
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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