Michael J. Ervin

Mr. Ervin is the Principal of MJ Ervin & Associates, a division of Ontario-based The Kent Group. He has had a successful and varied career in the downstream petroleum industry spanning over thirty years. Management assignments have taken him to all regions of Canada, working with major integrated oil companies as well as regional refiners and marketers. In his subsequent petroleum consulting career of twenty years, he has worked with industry and government clients from across North America, Europe and Africa.

Mr. Ervin's functional specialties include petroleum marketing economics, downstream operations management and reviews, feasibility studies, and petroleum marketing strategy and planning. Mr. Ervin is a well-known media commentator on matters relating to the petroleum industry, especially on the subject of retail fuel prices. His reputation for insightful, impartial and clear analysis of petroleum industry issues has led to many speaking engagements and appearances at a number of industry and public forums dealing with the downstream sector.

In addition to his consulting practice, Mr. Ervin is a serving officer in the Canadian Forces Reserve. He is a Commissioner on the Calgary Police Commission, and a director on the board of the Canadian Association of Police Boards. He is an avid runner, and has completed over 18 marathons, including the 2006 Boston Marathon. Mr. Ervin is a private pilot, and with his wife Martina, enjoys downhill and cross-country skiing, and summer hiking and backpacking.