Up & Coming: The OGM Spotlight on Young Professionals

It’s too often that the hard work, dedication and creativity of a young professional working in the energy industry are overshadowed by those established in the industry. The industry is also known to be attached to an intimidation factor which discourages the Millennial Generation to seek a career in our ever changing industry. Well, that’s about to change! The OGM wants to turn the spotlight on young professionals, who make a difference in our industry everyday. Their commitment, endless hours of hard work and passion prove that anyone can attain a career in the energy industry.

We are excited to profile individuals in every issue from various companies that truly deserve the spotlight. We want to show the world that these young professionals mean business as they have each achieved levels of success that are motivating, inspiring and rewarding.

Check Out Your Favorite Current Up & Comers!

• • Julia Turner

    

    The OGM:
    What does success mean to you?

    Julia:
    "Success to me is about going to work feeling challenged and going home at the end of the day feeling satisfied... I know I made the right career choice."

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    Group Lead, Communications, Cenovus Energy

    A communications professional by day and a photography enthusiast by night, Julia Turner is a born and raised Calgarian. She loves living and working in her hometown, but has a […]

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  • Frank J. Ryan

    

    The OGM:
    Describe a milestone in your career?

    Frank:
    "... Academically my crowning achievement was winning the Canadian Imperial Barrel Award and representing Canada at the world competition at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Conference."

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    Development Geologist, Chevron

    Frank J. Ryan is a true Newfoundlander, spending much of his youth playing hockey, his guitar and sharing good times with family and friends—more often than not, in the kitchen. […]

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• • Stefanie Hanz

    

    The OGM:
    What does sustainability mean to you?

    Stefanie:
    "Sustainability is about taking care of the environment and developing operations and using resources responsibly in order to achieve excellence around economic, social and environmental performance which can endure."

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    Campus Recruiter, Suncor Energy Services Inc.

    Stefanie Hanz hails from the Toronto area where she pursued her Bachelor of Human Resources Management (Hons) degree at York U. After graduation, with a strong sense of adventure and […]

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  • Heather Rogan

    

    The OGM:
    What is your favorite APP on your phone?

    Heather:
    "Blackberry Messenger!! The easiest way to get a hold of me amongst the hundreds of emails that come in a week."

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    Long Lake Development Manager – Oil Sands Division, Nexen Inc.

    Heather Rogan is a born and raised Calgarian that didn’t even have to step out of the NW until her third decade, thanks to the convenient location of the U […]

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• • Billy Abbey

    

    The OGM:
    What impact does Technology have on your career?

    Billy:
    "Technology rules my life. It’s scary how reliant we have become on technology"

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    CFO, 3MV Energy Inc.

    Although Billy Abbey was born in Calgary and considers this great city home much of his early youth was spent under the sunny skies of San Diego. Billy touched base […]

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  • Gawiya Jenna Haymour

    

    The OGM:
    What does Energy mean to you?

    Gawiya:
    "Energy is life. Everything we do, touch, or think about uses some form of energy. I use it, need it, and expel it. Energy is intensity and passion."

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    Logistics Coordinator - Asphalt & Rail Operations, Husky Energy

    Gawiya Haymour is a true Calgarian, born, raised and determined to stay in her home town. Having graduated from the Haskayne School of Business with a B Comm. at just […]

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• • Marise Higgs

    

    The OGM:
    What does success mean to you?

    Marise:
    "A sense of achievement; we have a very open and honest culture at Saxon that allows anyone to have an impact on the organizations running and success."

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    Business Development Marketing & Events Specialist, Saxon Energy Services Inc.

    Born in London (England not Ontario), and raised in Montreal. Returned to the UK and graduated from Sheffield University with a degree in Archaeology and Prehistory. Starting as office manager […]

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  • Eli Barakat

    

    The OGM:
    Describe a milestone in your career?

    Eli:
    "Graduating from the 5 year Chevron Horizons Development Program and completing my Chevron sponsored MBAs from Queen’s and Cornell."

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    Field Drilling Engineer, Chevron Canada Resources

    My name is Eli Barakat. I was born on July 14, 1981 in Beit Mery, Lebanon. I have an older brother Mark and two younger sisters Tracy and Christy. My […]

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• • Devon Osecki

    

    The OGM:
    If you were to describe your career in three words what would they be?

    Devon:
    "Unpredictable, Diverse, Gratifying"

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    Project Planning Engineer, Nexen Inc.

    Devon Osecki is a Saskatchewan boy with a flair for the cosmopolitan. Devon Osecki is a Saskatchewan boy with a flair for the cosmopolitan. Devon spent his youth stopping goals […]

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  • Tyler Theberge

    

    The OGM:
    What does success mean to you?

    Tyler:
    "Providing a great life for your family – balance between professional and personal life – and I’m still working on that. It’s something that continually challenges me."

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    VP, Avenger Oil Tools Ltd.

    Tyler was born in Calgary, moved to the Edmonton area at 1 and returned to the Calgary area in time to complete high school. He was very active in sports; […]

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