ABCT Pacific (VCC) Ltd. focuses on strategically growing British Columbia’s most innovative clean technology companies, offering a unique opportunity and a 30% tax credit for BC investors.

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ABCT Pacific has a letter of intent for investment with Expander Technologies Inc. (formerly AirTechnic Canada Inc.)
Expander Technologies Inc. ("ETI"), an eligible business corporation, has been formed as a partnership between IMG Industries Inc. and Expander Energy Inc. and boasts an exclusive license to produce the AirTechnic gasifier for the Canadian market. This innovative and beneficial technology is powered by a ‘non-food source’ to produce extremely low carbon intensity renewable diesel fuels. The AirTechnic gasifier technology currently operates multiple power plants in Europe and will be the first of its kind in Canada with the proven capabilities to be fully operational as a commercial technology. In addition, ETI will be the exclusive Canadian manufacturer of Expander Energy’s patented (CA 2 989 862) Enhanced BioMass Gasifier.
Meet the BC team
Learn about the experienced professionals driving our BC operations, their expertise in cleantech and finance, and their commitment to sustainable growth.

  • Phil Kershaw
    CEO
    Co-Founder & Director
    Mr. Kershaw is a veteran business executive with over 40 years' experience in the communications, sports, and business arenas. He heads up his own successful consulting company (PJK Communications), was the Chairman and Interim Commissioner of the Canadian Football League as well as the President of two CFL clubs, and currently consults for clean energy companies. He was twice appointed by the Prime Minister, including as a Director of Canada 125 in 1992, and owned his own advertising and public relations firm that served as 'agency of record' for the Government of Saskatchewan.
  • Shane Ferster
    CFO
    Co-Founder & Director
    Mr. Ferster has over 20 years of experience in finance, accounting and commodities-based industries (oil and gas, mining, and power). Previously, he has been an officer and director for several companies, including Canadian Rockies Petroleum Corp., a private oil and gas company, CEO & President of Caldas Gold Corp., a private international junior mining company, and CEO & Director of SynStream Energy Corp., a public oil and gas company. Mr. Ferster was an independent consultant to clean energy technology companies prior to joining ABCT.
  • Julie Baril
    VP of Operations and Communications
    Co-Founder & Director
    Ms. Baril is a successful entrepreneur with 17 years of experience in technology-focused sales and marketing. She started her career working for Telus in various sales and sales management positions, continuing her career with companies such as Xerox and a Microsoft tech firm. She currently is the VP of sales and marketing of a BC-based home renovation company and sits on boards within her community.
  • Robert Matheson
    Corporate Secretary
    Mr. Matheson has over 35 years of experience as a founder, lawyer, executive and investor in public energy and technology companies in Canada, including CEO & President of Glenbriar Technologies Inc, a provider of Cloud-enabled business technology solutions, CEO & Director of Platinum Communications Corp., the largest fixed wireless ISP in Alberta, and Vice-President, General Counsel & CFO of Transwest Energy Inc., an oil and gas exploration, development and pipeline company. Mr. Matheson currently serves as a panel member and presiding officer with the Calgary Assessment Review Board.
  • Brent Thumlert
    CTO
    Mr. Thumlert is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience building and scaling software, hardware, and climate-focused solutions across industries. He has led teams through start-ups, enterprise environments, and emerging carbon markets, creating first-to-market platforms that helped thousands of organizations measure and reduce emissions while driving real business impact. A frequent speaker and thought leader, Brent is known for bridging deep technical expertise with strategic vision, translating complex systems—from carbon markets to advanced infrastructure—into practical, scalable solutions.
  • James H. Ross
    Strategic Advisor
    Mr. Ross has over 35 years of experience in the investment industry including executive management, small capital investment banking, venture capital, private equity, sales and trading. He was lead director and early investor in C-Free Power Corp., a renewable energy company which was acquired in 2009 by Good Energies Capital. Mr. Ross was major shareholder and director of Platinum Communications Corporation which was acquired by ExplorNet in 2015, and was a Director of Glenbriar Technologies Inc. until it was acquired by Uniserve Communications Corp. in 2017. He served as CEO of Rocky Mountain GTL Inc., a low emissions fuel company that built Canada’s first small-scale gas-to-liquids plant in Alberta. He is currently the Executive Chairman of Expander Energy Inc., a clean energy company. Mr. Ross is the founding CEO and a director of Alberta Clean Technologies Ltd.
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