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J. Paul Charron

Mr. Charron is currently Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ridgeback Resources.

Most recently, Mr. Charron was President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of CanEra Inc. (2014-2017), CanEra Energy Corp. (2010-2014) and CanEra Resources Inc. (2008-2010). Prior thereto Mr. Charron held the same positions at Canetic Resources Trust and its predecessor Acclaim Energy Trust. He also served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ketch Energy from April 2000 to October 2002.

Prior to joining Ketch, Mr. Charron held the positions of Managing Director, Vice President and Director with the Capital Markets Group of BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., Vice President of Finance with Morrison Petroleums Ltd. and has served as Corporate Director of Legacy Oil and Gas, Canetic Resources Trust, Acclaim Energy Trust, Creststreet Asset Management, Kereco Energy Ltd., Ketch Energy Ltd. and TriStar Oil and Gas Ltd.

Currently, Mr. Charron serves on the Board of Edge School of Athletes.