Mr. Rooney is an independent businessman. Previously, Mr. Rooney was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Blizzard Resources Inc., a public oil and gas company, from November 2009 to June 2017 and acting Chief Executive Officer from June 2017 until November 2017. From December 2007 to April 2009, Mr. Rooney was the Chief Executive Officer of Tusk Energy Inc., a public oil and gas company. Mr. Rooney is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Business Valuator.