
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Rose has been the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tourmaline since he founded the Company in August 2008. Prior thereto, he was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Duvernay Oil Corp. (“Duvernay“), a publicly traded oil and gas company (2004-2008). Mr. Rose has more than 38 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and held various exploration and production positions including managing exploration and petroleum engineering research for a large E&P company before founding Berkley Petroleum Corp. (“Berkley“) in 1993. After the sale of Berkley in 2001, Mr. Rose founded Duvernay, which was sold in August 2008 for $5.9 billion.
Mr. Rose was educated at Queen’s University, graduating with an honours degree in Geology. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists. Among other awards, Mr. Rose is the recipient of the Stanley Slipper Gold Medal from the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (2009).
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Heard has served as Chief Financial Officer of Tourmaline since November 2026. Prior thereto, Mr. Heard served as Vice President, Capital Markets since December 2023 and, prior thereto, as Manager, Capital Markets. Before joining Tourmaline in 2019, Mr. Heard served as an analyst and investor with Castleton Commodities International, Surveyor Capital, BMO Capital Markets and Barclays.
Mr. Heard holds a Master of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, from the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester and a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance and Economics, from Carleton University. Mr. Heard is a CFA Charterholder.
Chief Legal Officer and External Affairs
Mr. Kirker has been the Chief Legal Officer, External Affairs since March 2022. Prior thereto, he was the Secretary and General Counsel of Tourmaline Oil Corp. since 2008. Prior thereto, he was the Manager, Corporate Affairs at Duvernay Oil Corp., until its acquisition in 2008 for $5.9 billion. Mr. Kirker has practiced law for more than 30 years in various capacities.
Mr. Kirker holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters of Science in Psychology, both from the University of Calgary, as well as a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta.
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. McKinnon has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Tourmaline Oil Corp. since December 2023, having served as the Vice President, Operations of Tourmaline since May 2015. Prior thereto, he was Completions Manager at Tourmaline since May 2013. Prior to joining Tourmaline, Mr. McKinnon held both engineering and operational roles at Shell Canada Ltd.
Mr. McKinnon holds a Bachelor of Science in petroleum engineering from Montana Tech at the University of Montana.
Vice President, Marketing
Ms. Aspin joined Tourmaline Oil Corp. in 2009 and was appointed Vice President, Marketing in September 2017. Prior to joining Tourmaline, Ms. Aspin was a member of the Marketing team at Duvernay Oil Corp. from 2004 until its acquisition in 2008.
Ms. Aspin holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan.
Vice President, Legal General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Ms. Beck has served as Vice President, Legal of Tourmaline Oil Corp. since November 2024. She was appointed General Counsel in December 2023, Corporate Secretary in March 2021, and served as Associate General Counsel since 2017. Prior to joining Tourmaline, Ms. Beck worked in legal and business development roles at a midsteam operator, and prior thereto worked in private practice in Calgary and the UK.
Ms. Beck holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University.
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Mr. Bush has been the Vice President, Corporate Affairs of Tourmaline Oil Corp. since December 2023. Prior thereto, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of Tourmaline since 2014 and Vice President, Production of Tourmaline since 2013. Prior to 2013, he served as Completions and Operations Engineering Manager of Tourmaline since 2009. Mr. Bush served as Completions and Operations Engineering Manager of Duvernay Oil Corp. until its acquisition in 2008.
Mr. Bush holds a Bachelors degree in Mining Engineering from Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology, Butte Montana.
Vice President, Exploration
Mr. Frostad has served as the Vice President, Exploration of Tourmaline Oil Corp. since November 2019. Prior thereto, he was Exploration Manager of the Company’s NEBC and PRH operating areas, and Senior Geologist at Tourmaline, since February 2009. Prior to joining Tourmaline, Mr. Frostad served as Geologist at Duvernay Oil Corp until its acquisition in 2008.
Mr. Frostad holds a Master of Science (Geology) and Bachelor of Science (Geology) from the University of Calgary. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia and the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists.
Vice President, Land
Mr. Karpoff has served as Vice President, Land of Tourmaline Oil Corp. since November 2025. Prior thereto, he was Manager, Mineral Land and Joint Ventures since October 2021, and a Senior Landman at Tourmaline since May 2013. Prior to joining Tourmaline, Mr. Karpoff held roles at NuVista Energy Ltd and Talisman Energy Inc.
Mr. Karpoff holds Bachelor of Commerce (Petroleum Land Management) degree from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.
Vice President, Finance
Mr. Kearl has served as Vice President, Finance of Tourmaline Oil Corp. since November 2026. Prior thereto, he was Manager, Finance and Treasury since January 2025 and prior thereto held roles of increasing responsibility at Tourmaline since October 2015. Prior to joining Tourmaline, Mr. Kearl held finance and accounting roles at various Canadian public companies after beginning his career at a large public accounting firm.
Mr. Kearl obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 2006 and his Bachelor of Commerce in 2004 from the University of Calgary.
Vice President, Midstream
Mr. Ockenden joined Tourmaline Oil Corp. in 2021 and was appointed Vice President, Midstream in 2025. Prior to this appointment, he held the role of Manager, Midstream Business at Tourmaline. Mr. Ockenden has more than 20 years of oil and gas experience and has held senior and executive roles in both E&P and midstream businesses.
Mr. Ockenden is a Professional Licensee (Engineering) with APEGA and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Royal Roads University.