Brent’s over 20 years of geological experience in core analysis and reservoir evaluations began with CBM Solutions in 2000, a company which was then acquired in 2007 by Trican Well Service. Brent held the positions of Technical Manager and Director of Geological Services with CBM Solutions and Trican Well Service. In February 2018, Trican’s geological division was acquired by AGAT Laboratories where Brent now oversees technical development and research in the role of Chief Science Officer. Prior to working with Trican and AGAT, Brent completed Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Geology at the University of British Columbia. During his graduate studies, Brent focused his research on rock properties and reservoir characterization of the Montney Formation in Northeast British Columbia. While at UBC, Brent was employed as a research and laboratory assistant. Between his Bachelor’s and Master’s studies, Brent also spent a year working in the hard rock mining industry focused on Pb, Zn, Ag and Au exploration. Currently, Brent is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.
Brent has 25 years of industry and academic experience in reservoir evaluations, routine and special core analysis, sedimentology, organic geochemistry, business development and strategic planning. Brent has been involved in the development of testing procedures and protocols specific to tight and ultra-tight formations; he has authored and co-authored numerous technical papers, conference presentations, industry courses and technical reports.