Mr. Worbets holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Environmental Design from the University of Calgary. Prior to joining the Canada West Foundation, Mr. Worbets provided environmental advice to numerous Canadian corporations, foundations and non-governmental organizations. In over 25 years in the oil and gas sector, he developed extensive practical knowledge of key public policy issues facing the resource sector, including environmental and social governance, energy/environmental policy, land use management, regulatory reform, public consultation and facilitation, climate change, sour gas/acid rain, and animal and human health. Through his leadership, companies have achieved national recognition and top-quartile environmental health and safety performance. In 2001, the Alberta Emerald Foundation for Environmental Excellence recognized Mr. Worbets for his corporate leadership. He is a board member/ volunteer for several non-profit organizations including the Nature Conservancy of Canada, SEEDS Foundation and Calgary Parks Foundation, as well as being active on several community organizations.