Our Team

Energy Plug Team

FRED STEARMAN

President / CEO / Director

Mr. Stearman brings 30 years of capital markets, executive management experience, and has held leadership roles with several energy and technology companies over the years. Mr. Stearman has managed and consulted on large power and critical infrastructure projects, as well as procuring supply chain components worldwide. During his tenure at Bell Canada in the ICT (information, computer technology), Mr. Stearman developed the skill set to focus on data centres and managed services that were central to the cloud computing industry. Mr. Stearman went on to create a world-class leading cloud computing company Next Layer, and later built the Tier 3 Atlas Cloud Data Center to host visual effects applications for Vancouver’s film Industry.

PAUL DICKSON

CTO / Director

Paul Dickson brings over 25 years of experience in the public markets, holding executive, management, and director positions. He began his career as a software developer, specializing in financial applications for banks and brokerage firms. Throughout his professional journey, he has served as CEO for several public companies, focusing on identifying groundbreaking technologies in emerging industries. With a strong strategic vision and deep industry knowledge, Dickson has consistently demonstrated adaptability in dynamic markets. He remains committed to driving innovation and fostering growth in the sectors he operates in.

CONNIE HANG

CFO

Ms. Connie Hang has over 22 years of finance, accounting and management experience in a variety of industries including energy, mining, health science and technology. Over the past 12 years, Ms. Hang has acted as an advisor, officer and director for various public and private companies both domestic and internationally based. From 1999 to 2009, Ms. Hang held senior positions with professional accounting firms involved in tax and audit practices. Ms. Hang is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada and British Columbia and holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science from the University of Calgary.

Lindsay Hamelin-Vendel

Independent Director

For the past 10 years, Lindsay’s former training initiated from legal administrative positions in boutique and mid-sized law firms in Vancouver and with in-house legal counsel in London, England, focusing on corporate finance and securities work. Lindsay is our private placement and AGM queen and has rapidly developed excellent skills in drafting and handling complex transactions with ease and understanding.

Bernard O’Brien

Independent Director

Bernard O’Brien has worked with the cruise lines for 12 years as an Information Systems Fleet Manager. He has a range of experience in the cruise industry across 23 cruise ships with three Fleet Supervisors and 80 Managers.
Mr. O’Brien has spearheaded the rollout of five new build cruise ships and introduced the Fionet pandemic platform to achieve connectivity, oversight, and real-time intelligence for vessels of all sizes.

Jan Urata

Secretary

Jan’s experience comes from paralegal work in Vancouver law firms, with over 20 years in the industry. She branched out to form Take It Public Services Inc., now into its 6th year. Her focus is on exceptional quality and value of service, performance-driven, detailed and results-oriented, expediency, and wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry.