Who We Are
StormFisher Hydrogen develops, owns, and operates hydrogen-based eFuel production facilities that enable the transition to a low-carbon future. Leveraging our decades of experience in renewable energy, we help corporations, utilities, and governments achieve net zero emissions through these fuels. Our developments support resiliency and a net zero economy across sectors by meeting the right intersection of needs within our supply chain. We are an outlet for renewable power, create commercial value with local partners by maximizing the value of existing by-products, and produce Green Hydrogen, eMethane, and eMethanol for end-markets that are traditionally hard to decarbonize.
Our Core Values
We use creativity, our experience and hard work to solve problems
The most valuable resource we have is our team
We are accountable to our partners, community and our customers
We apply meticulous attention to detail in our work and in the execution of our projects
We believe openness and healthy dialogue solve complex problems
Our Team
StormFisher Hydrogen’s success is team driven. Our passion for what we do — and our drive to bring better value to our customers and stakeholders — is what guides us. With a cross-functional team, StormFisher Hydrogen is able to support all areas of development, financing, and operations.
Meet Our Team
Jud Whiteside
Chief Executive Officer
Jud is a seasoned industry expert with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in directing substantial organizational growth and innovation. He holds a Master's Degree in Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology from the University of Waterloo, Canada. He has served in leadership capacities at companies such as Magna International, Miller Waste Systems Inc. and most recently, Aypa Power, a Blackstone Portfolio Company. With his exceptional leadership skills and business acumen, Jud is driving our company towards achieving its strategic goals and realizing its vision.
Brandon Moffatt
EVP, Project Development and Execution
Brandon is an industry thought leader with extensive technical and development experience in the environmental, waste and renewable energy sectors. He has experience developing regulatory and industry policy in waste diversion and renewable energy. He has led the development, design and construction of several complex organics processing and anaerobic digestion sites across North America and has a detailed understanding of the commercial and operational aspects of power to hydrogen and power to gas projects. Brandon is a board member of the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA), has an MBA from the Odette School of Business and holds a B.A.Sc. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Chris Guillon
EVP, Commercial Operations and Finance
Chris has extensive experience in the commercialization and financing of innovative clean technologies. Chris spearheads the financing and commercial activities of StormFisher, where he has more than doubled the sales revenue of the London Biogas facility over the past three years. Chris has in-depth experience in securing venture capital, project financing, term debt, turnaround financing as well as non-dilutive government grants. Chris is a Fellow of the Ivey Energy Policy and Management Centre at Western University, has an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in biology from McGill University.
Pearce Fallis
EVP, Project Origination and Development
Pearce has the unique ability to manage both the commercial and technical aspects of facility operation. Prior to StormFisher, Pearce led the development of the operations strategy for a major Ontario solar rooftop portfolio company. At StormFisher he has been instrumental in leading the operational growth and expansion of the London biogas facility. He uses his operational experience to support the development of new organics processing assets. He holds an engineering degree from McGill University and is a licenced Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
Ashkan Shoja-Nia
Vice President, Strategy & Business Development
Ashkan brings to the company more than 12 years experience in business development and is also widely regarded for his project financing expertise. As the vice president of strategy and business development, Ashkan will lead the origination and development of clean fuel production facilities across North America. He will also oversee the financial and commercial analysis for greenfield opportunities, asset acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Shoja-Nia is a CFA Charterholder and graduated from the University of Alberta with a BCom in Finance and Economics.
Matthew Small
Director, Project Development
Prior to being appointed to his new role, Matthew served as StormFisher Hydrogen’s project manager for three years, where he acquired a wealth of expertise in large capital project development. Matthew also boasts engineering and technical knowledge from the oil and gas industry. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Master of Business Administration and holds a BASc in Chemical Engineering.
Andrew Mauchlen
Director, Project Development
Andrew, a seasoned professional with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, brings nearly two decades of expertise in renewable energy sector to the team. His diverse skill set encompasses engineering, project development, new business development, and strategic planning. Andrew is a driving force in the industry, consistently contributing to its growth and sustainability.
Raj Arora
Director, Business Development
With nearly a decade of extensive experience in the renewable energy industry, Raj is a valuable asset to our team. As a Professional Engineer, he brings a wealth of technical expertise to the table. Raj earned his BSc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta. He is dedicated to promoting the use of clean hydrogen as a sustainable energy source and is passionate about driving innovation in the field.
Sara Elkady
Engineer, Business Development
With over 5 years of experience in process and project engineering, Sara brings a wealth of expertise to our team. Sara has extensive experience in the renewable energy industry and is skilled in process modeling using Aspen HYSYS, ProMax, and PIPESIM. She has been heavily involved in the development of key process engineerings deliverables such as P&ID, Line Designation Tables, and sizing calculations. Sara earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary. She is passionate about developing sustainable solutions for the energy industry and is committed to driving innovation in the field. Her technical expertise and dedication to excellence make her an invaluable asset to our team.
Praveena Chettiar
Project Finance and Accounting Associate
Praveena holds an MBA in Finance and is a financial modeling expert with extensive experience in renewable energy finance. With her exceptional analytical and financial skills, she provides critical support to our projects from inception to execution. Praveena is a highly valued member of our team, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
Carly Brennan
Office Manager
With over 5 years of experience in office management and 7 years of administrative experience, Carly enjoys creating new processes from the ground, up. She has a passion for startups and has extensive experience working in this type of environment. Carly is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our office, including overseeing administrative tasks and ensuring that everything runs efficiently.
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