MANAGEMENT TEAM & Board of Directors

Troy Lupul, with over 30 years in process and produced water management in the oil and gas sector, has been pivotal in advancing treatment technologies for companies like Suncor and Syncrude, with a broad impact across North America. He’s an established entrepreneur, having founded Filterboxx Inc. and ClearBakk Energy Services Ltd., both of which were sold to international investors after achieving robust annual revenues. His strategic role in revitalizing AWC’s wastewater project in New Jersey underscores his financial and operational acumen. Lupul’s technical expertise extends internationally, with experience in deploying process equipment for the Canadian Defence Department in Afghanistan, and projects in the USA, Libya, and Norway. He’s a NAIT-educated professional with a provincial level 4 water and wastewater operator certification, illustrating his deep knowledge and competence in the industry.

Dr. Wayne Monnery a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary, possesses over 30 years  of experience that aligns closely with PlasCred’s pyrolysis initiatives. His comprehensive background in gas processing, pipeline hydraulics, separation, and sulfur recovery lends itself to the complex chemical transformations involved in pyrolysis. His specialization in crude oil systems, particularly dehydration and stabilization, parallels the dehydration and conditioning requirements of pyrolytic processes. An active contributor to industry literature, Dr. Monnery has bridged theoretical concepts with practical applications, particularly in thermodynamics and the physical properties of fluids, knowledge that is crucial in optimizing pyrolysis operations. His innovative work in converting waste materials into energy and valuable products through pyrolysis directly supports PlasCred’s objective of transforming plastic waste into a resource, underscoring his role in sustainable technology development.

 James Cairns is currently an independent consultant. Previously, he held the position of Senior Vice-President, Rail Centric Supply Chain at CN Rail. In this role, he was responsible for executing and expanding CN’s bulk and merchandise carload businesses, managing the commercial teams and non-rail operations in his supply chains, and customizing all last-mile services for customer needs. Mr. Cairns oversaw CN’s grain, fertilizers, sulphur, coal, petroleum and chemicals, forest products, and metals and minerals businesses. Prior to his role at CN Rail, he served as Vice-President, Petroleum and Chemicals from March 2010 and Assistant Vice-President of CN’s domestic intermodal since 2006. Mr. Cairns earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Winnipeg and an MBA from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario

Mr. Gilewicz serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Journey Energy Inc. Previously, Mr. Gilewicz served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance at Vero Energy Inc. from November 2005 to August 2012. Formerly, Mr. Gilewicz served as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Devlan Exploration Inc. and Dual Exploration Inc. from September 1999 to November 2005. Prior to this Mr. Gilewicz served as a Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Gilewicz has served as a Director and Chair of the Finance Committee of the Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada.  Mr. Gilewicz  is  a  Certified Professional Accountant and received a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan.