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32 Degrees is a leader in energy sector investment funds - the natural outcome for a company with proven leaders at the helm. Our leadership approach is borne of the experience and success our key people have enjoyed in the Canadian energy industry. Armed with an unparalleled combination of knowledge and foresight, success at 32 Degrees is simply a way of life. We invite you to gain some further insight into us as you watch a message from our founders.






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Larry G. Evans
P.Eng., Partner

403 861-7471
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Larry Evans is one of the Founding partners of 32 Degrees Capital.  He focuses on making investments in early stage oil and gas companies and is primarily resonsible for deal sourcing, technical and engineering due diligence and portfolio management.  Prior to founding the Firm, Mr. Evans was the founder and Chairman of Glacier Energy Ltd.; the founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of Ice Energy Ltd; the founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of Avalanche Energy Ltd.; and the Chief Executive Offer and President of Colony Energy Ltd.  All of the companies Mr. Evans founded exhibited signifcant growth and generated superior returns for its investors.  He currently serves on the board of directors of C&C Energy Canada Ltd., C&C Energy (Barbados) Ltd. and West Energy Ltd. 

Mr. Evans holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Manitoba and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta.

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D. David Ambedian
B. Comm, CMA, Partner

403 695-1071                                   
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Dave Ambedian is one of the Founding Partners of 32 Degrees Capital.  He focuses on making investments in early stage oil and gas companies and is primarily responsible for deal sourcing, financial and legal due diligence and portfolio management.  Prior to founding the Firm, Mr. Ambedian was the founder, Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Glacier Energy Ltd.; the founder, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Ice Energy Ltd.; the founder, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Avalanche Energy Ltd. and the founder, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Cypher Energy Ltd.  All of the companies Mr. Ambedian founded exhibited significant growth and generated superior returns for its investors.  He currently sits on the board of directors of Caltex Energy Inc., Evolve Exploration Ltd. and Insignia Energy Inc. and is the past chairman of One Exploration Ltd. 

Mr. Ambedian holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and is a member of the Society of Mangement Accountants of Alberta.
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Mitch Putnam
P.Geol., Partner

403 695-1072                                   
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Mitch Putnam is one of the Founding Partners of 32 Degrees Capital.  He focuses on making investments in early stage oil and gas companies and is primarily responsible for deal sourcing, technical and geological due diligence and portfolio management.  Prior to founding the Firm, Mr. Putnam was the founder and Director of Glacier Energy Ltd.; the founder, Director and Vice President Exploration of Ice Energy Ltd.; the founder,Vice President Exploration of Avalanche Energy Ltd.; and Vice President Exploration of Colony Energy Ltd.  All of the companies Mr. Putnam founded exhibited significant growth and generated superior returns for its investors.  He currently serves on the board of directors of Evolve Exploration Ltd. 

Mr. Putnam holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from the University of Alberta and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta.
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Gary P. Jones
B. Comm, Partner

403 695-1070                                   
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Gary Jones joined the Firm in 2007.  He is responsible for investor relations, business development and portfolio management.  prior to joining the Firm he was Regional Director and Vice President for CIBC Private Investment Council and Vice President for CIBC Private Investment Council and TAL Private Management.  In addition to his executive responsibilities, he was also a member of CIBC's Investment Committee.  He was responsible for a portfolio in excess of $600 million made up of individual and institutional clients and a number of those clients are current investors of 32 Degrees Capital. 

Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba.
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Trent Baker
CFA, CA, Vice President, Partner

403 695-1075                                   
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Trent Baker joined the Firm in 2007. He is responsible for deal sourcing, financial analysis, investment due diligence, accounting and back office support for investor relations. Prior to joining the Firm he worked in the audit and assurance department for KPMG.

Mr. Baker holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University, is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and is a CFA charter holder.

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Art Robinson
MBA, Partner

403 695-1076                                   
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Art Robinson joined the Firm in 2009.  He focuses on making investments in energy service, equipment and manufacturing companies and is responsible for deal sourcing, investment analysis and due diligence, portfolio investment monitoring and realization and business development.  Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Robinson was President of Cardiff Capital Partners, a small-cap energy services buyout private equity firm; Vice President of SCF Partners, a Houston-based mid-cap energy services buyout private equity firm; and Vice President, Corporate Development of Enermax Services Inc., a $250 million energy services company with over 1,300 employees.  He was also a Director of Airsprint Inc.

Mr. Robinson holds a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge and a M.B.A from the Queen's School of Business, Queen's University.

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Kiran Khuber
BBA, Business Manager/Investor Relations

403 695-1074                                   
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Kiran Khuber joined the Firm in 2006.  Kiran is in charge of all aspects of office administration, assists in fund administration and investor relations.  She also performs LP bookkeeping and oversees the IT infrastructure including the website.  She ensures timely and accurate information is communicated to the 32 Degrees Capital Shareholders.  Kiran has over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry.  She previously worked with Hesperian Capital Management Ltd. as a Fund Administrator/Investor Relations and prior thereto with the Royal Bank of Canada and CIBC. 

Kiran obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Regina.

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