Neil began his career of over 35 years at Gulf Canada Resources Limited where early assignments in the Foothills and Peace River Arch helped him develop a strong understanding of the relationship between structure and sedimentation. He honed his skills putting together regional evaluations as lead explorationist at a series of start-ups, contributing to their growth to mid-level producers. He has spent the last 12 years directing a diverse group of technical experts in a series of multi- and single-client consulting projects ranging from comprehensive basinal Resource Play studies to smaller scale M&A and prospect evaluations. Neil holds a B.Sc, in Geology from the University of Alberta. He is also a licensed professional geoscientist with both APEGA and EGBC.