Our Team
Meet the minds behind CleanO2 Carbon Capture Technologies.
Jaeson Cardiff
Chief Executive Officer
Jaeson has been involved in the heating industry as a plumber and gas fitter for over 20 years and is passionate about both innovation and heating systems. He has worked on systems dating back to the 1920s and as new as today’s most modern heating systems. Over 15 years ago, he recognized the heating industry needed to do more to reduce and eliminate carbon emissions. He began surrounding himself with incredibly talented people that could help realize his vision of a decarbonized future. Jaeson has led CleanO2 to its current position as an industry leader in innovative carbon capture solutions. Jaeson is a graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and lives in Airdrie, Alberta with his wife and their son.
Keith Palmer
Chief Financial Officer
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA)
Keith is a senior financial executive with over 30 years of involvement in the energy sector. He is an active author of corporate strategies who can align financial and business resources in support of corporate goals. Having worked in both start-ups and large corporations, he has managed extensive corporate lifecycle transitions and business model transformations. With over 13-years experience in a Chief Financial Officer role, Keith is experienced in strategic corporate and financial planning, investor relations, managing capital structure, budgeting, corporate performance reporting, financial reporting and compliance, corporate governance and risk management as well as commercial development, information services, human resources and supply chain management.
Warren Brooke
Chief Technology Officer
Warren Brooke is a Professional Engineer and serves as CleanO2’s Chief Technology Officer. Warren has spent his career reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, from the design phase (LEED energy modeling) to increasing the efficiency of operations of existing buildings (energy auditing). Warren has also served in municipal government operations to establish and track greenhouse gas emissions and design programs for GHG reductions. Warren is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Certified Energy Manager. Warren graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a masters in fluid dynamics and lives in Calgary his wife and daughter. He likes to spend his free time enjoying the outdoors with his family.
Kathi Fischer
Chief Science Officer
Kathi Fischer is a Chemical Technologist and has been with the CleanO2 team since its inception. Her 20 years of experience in both the chemical and heating industry adds a significant level of expertise to the team. Kathi is passionate about both industries and playing a role in helping reduce emissions. Kathi is a graduate from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and lives in Calgary with her husband and two daughters. She spends her free time gardening, camping and enjoying the outdoors.
Brant McDermott
Director of Sales
Brant is a sales and business development professional and lobbyist with over 20 years of experience in the medical-technologies industry representing some of the most advanced equipment manufacturers in the world. Brant is distinguished by his business passion, his international experience, his ability to forge strategic partnerships, and his commitment to meeting customer and market demands. As a lobbyist, he has engaged all levels of the government to establish P3 partnerships and build relationships between private and community organizations. Brant is passionate about innovation, environmental sustainability, and corporate responsibility. Brant is a husband, a father, a teammate, and a friend.
Yuji Ihara
Project Management - Domestic and Foreign Markets
Yuji has been involved in sales and marketing for many years and works closely with our project partners in Canada, the United States and Japan. Yuji helps both domestic and foreign customers reduce their carbon footprint while helping provide various markets with our award-winning carbon capture products.
