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About Us

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Our Leadership

Richard Saari

Richard Saari, Indigenous founder of Greenhawk Energy, in Fort McMurray

Founder & CEO

A proud Indigenous leader from Fort McMurray, Richard brings over 40 years of oil sands and environmental operations experience. He is deeply committed to creating opportunity and restoration for future generations through Greenhawk’s mission.

Trent Mercier

Trent, international clean tech advisor and legal expert at Greenhawk

Advisory Board Member

A seasoned lawyer with experience in international infrastructure and clean technology projects. Trent's business acumen has shaped energy and mining solutions across continents, bringing global perspective to Greenhawk’s strategy.

Monte Vickerson

Monte, partnership leader for Greenhawk’s Indigenous and oilfield relations

Advisory Board Member

A relationship-builder and key connector between Indigenous communities and the energy industry. Monte facilitates trust-based partnerships that accelerate negotiations and open new pathways for reconciliation and collaboration.

Kirk Soroka

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LCol(Ret’d)Business Development

A seasoned leader and strategist, Kirk draws on decades of military and operational experience to guide Greenhawk’s business development and growth. His disciplined approach and strategic insight strengthen partnerships and advance Greenhawk’s clean tech mission.

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Greenhawk's Mission & History

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Born in the heart of Fort McMurray, Greenhawk Energy Solutions

was created to address one of Alberta’s most urgent environmental and economic challenges: the untapped value buried in oil sands waste.

Led by a team of Indigenous and industry experts, Greenhawk transforms tailings and petroleum coke into recovered minerals, clean water, and usable energy——while empowering local communities through Indigenous-led partnerships. With scalable tech, deep community roots, and a bold vision for reclamation and innovation, Greenhawk is redefining what sustainable energy looks like in Canada’s resource economy.

CAUTION: Greenhawk Energy Solutions does not work with brokers, finders, agents, or other such third parties to promote or expand our business. Any solicitations by such people are unauthorized. Should you be interested in working with Greenhawk, please direct your inquiries to the contact details provided on this website.

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Company Values

Innovation

A proven track record of success using proven, modular Alberta-made technologies

Restoration

Returning water to the environment and reclaiming land

Inclusion

Indigenous-led partnerships and community-centered growth

Environmental Impact

Cleaning up over 30 million litres of industrial wastewater per day, reclaiming tailings ponds, and recovering high-value critical minerals to reduce Alberta’s environmental footprint.

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