Company

Recycling that Fuels the Energy Transition

Our Purpose

A Tremendous Global Opportunity.

With 24 billion litres of UMO generated annually and 17 billion litres burnt or dumped, there exists a tremendous opportunity to solve the world’s UMO problem and recycle this valuable resource. UMO is a waste product generated by the global lubricants market and the global lubricants market is forecasted to continue to grow. The US Department of Energy has issued a number of recommendations and acknowledged the opportunity that exists to recycle UMO.

Our small modular recycling plants enable the solution to be brought to the problem, addressing a number of the common barriers that exist to recycling UMO today. Our premium in-demand product is sold into a large market: achieving our 21/6 goal would only account for 0.2% of the global marine fuel market.

A Proven Patented Process with a Validated Market

We have taken a technology that has been used in adjacent market for over a century and perfected it for the processing of UMO, with 1.6 million litres of UMO processed through our Pilot Plant. We have sold the product to the largest shipping container company in the world who have blended it seamlessly with their existing fuels and want more. We are ready to deploy this technology first in North America and then globally. Come join our journey.

Bernard George Habicht (1916 – 2011)

Our Legacy

An innovative idea with a rich history.

Bernard George Habicht (1916 – 2011) changed the way farmers harvest their crops when he invented the original rotary combine. Decades later, his intuitions regarding the recycling of used motor oil came to life as an initial prototype, actualized when his grandson and founder of EnerPure, Todd Habicht, recognized the technology’s global potential.

The scalable, impactful and sustainable energy solution that our generation needs, now.

OUR TEAM

Meet the leadership team fuelling EnerPure’s growth.

Our executive team has over 100+ years of relevant experience in both the energy industry and growth stage enterprises including 30+ years in the UMO recycling industry. This extensive experience includes technology development, permitting, design & engineering, project development, financing, construction, and operation around the globe.

Todd Habicht

Founder & Executive Chairman

Rick Koshman

President & CEO

Damian Towns

CFO & Corporate Secretary

Doug Kroeker

Senior Executive Advisor

Travis Toet

Director, Finance & Marketing

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A strong independent board to support growth through commercialization

Todd and Rick are joined by five independent directors.

John Cooper

Joined 2025

Rachel Carroll

Joined 2024

Robert Peterson

Joined 2022

Albert Krahn

Joined 2018

Paul Paradis

Joined 2017

Our Mission

Unlocking opportunities

At its roots, EnerPure is founded on the belief that UMO recycling should be accessible to all communities. Today, EnerPure’s mission has evolved to encompass an even more expansive vision, with respect to the unprecedented potential and opportunities for progress their ground-breaking work has unlocked within the cleantech sector.

Ultimately, EnerPure’s mission is to reach as many industries, municipalities and consumers as possible, so society can best leverage their technology as the scalable, impactful and profitable sustainable energy solution that our generation needs, now.

Todd Habicht

Founder & Executive Chairman

Mr. Habicht has over 20 years’ experience as a successful entrepreneur in multiple businesses including developing an innovative printing process for the packaging industry, as well as growing a successful cell phone business from a single location to ten stores servicing retail and corporate clients in the middle region of Canada.

These business interests were sold in 2005 to undertake a new and exciting challenge to commercialize a technology for refining used oil to diesel. This opportunity was envisioned from a small proto type refinery invented by his grandfather, a well renowned inventor. Todd has significantly expanded the scope of the opportunity from producing and distributing diesel fuel from a single location, to producing and distributing the micro-refinery models worldwide.

As the Founder of EnerPure, Todd provides leadership and vision to maintain the smooth and efficient operation of the company. His broad range of experience brings practical knowledge to EnerPure that he imparts with regaling and enthralling tales.

Rick Koshman

President & Chief Executive Officer

Rick Koshman joined EnerPure as President & CEO in April 2025 to lead the company into its next phase of commercial growth and deployment. A seasoned energy executive with over 25 years of experience, Rick has a strong track record of delivering value across operations, project execution, and corporate development.

He has led the successful delivery of over $5 billion in infrastructure projects across Canada, the U.S., and Central Asia through senior roles at Keyera Corporation, Athabasca Oil Corporation, and Canadian Natural Resources Limited. His international experience includes leadership roles with PetroKazakhstan Inc.

Rick is known for building high-performing teams and leading large-scale industrial projects from concept to operation. He has transformed multiple corporate project delivery groups by implementing best-in-class processes and fostering a strong culture of accountability and performance. In addition to his operational background, Rick has significant capital markets and private equity exposure.

Rick is a registered professional engineer in Alberta and holds an MBA from IMD Business School in Switzerland. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of the Canadian Energy Executive Association.

Damian Towns

Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary

Damian brings significant experience, deep expertise and technical knowledge in corporate finance, financial planning, accounting, governance, and investor relations. He also has significant strategic and financial experience managing organizations with operations and development activities in Canada and across the globe. 

Damian brings over 25 years of experience in progressive and rapid-growth companies, spending over 15 years leading organizations at the executive level. His recent experience as CFO and Corporate Secretary includes working with Loop Energy, realizing record revenue growth and significant cost reductions as part of the energy transition towards hydrogen fuel cells, and guiding Photon Control’s exponential growth and maximizing shareholder return, prior to its acquisition by MKS Instruments. He also served as an Executive Director, CFO and Corporate Secretary at Liberty Defense, a technology company commercializing AI enabled Active 3D Imaging.  His career also includes over 12 years as CFO and Corporate Secretary at Marimaca Copper, formerly Coro Mining. 

Damian is a designated CPA, CA in Canada and holds a Combined First-Class Honours degree in accounting and finance from the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Doug Kroeker

Senior Executive Advisor

Over the course of his decade plus involvement with EnerPure, Doug has held multiple roles with the Company, most recently serving as President & COO. He continues to remain very active and vested in helping ensure EnerPure continues to deliver into its promise, in his role as Senior Executive Advisor.

Doug is a registered professional engineer with significant oil and gas sector experience both domestically and internationally in the areas of executive management, business development, corporate strategy, engineering, project and construction management, operations, and logistics. Doug has worked in a number of countries including Canada, USA, Qatar, Oman, UAE, Philippines, Tanzania, Kenya, and India.

Travis Toet

Director, Finance & Marketing

Travis is a Charted Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and a graduate of the I.H. Asper School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) degree focused on a double major in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. He champions EnerPure’s marketing efforts, oversees the accounting function to the standard required for a multinational company, and is strategically involved in raising capital and project management as part of the leadership team. He often undertakes the difficult task of taking the seed on an idea and turning it into a tangible initiative on a short timeline.

By channeling his distinct combination of education and experience with various organizations and Boards, Travis has cultivated a deep knowledge base, centred on identifying efficiencies to build an effective organization. Travis’ experience stems from process development, project management, and implementation with a focus on efficiency through automation and system integration. His unique mix of creative, technical, and financial acumen allows him to be an invaluable member of EnerPure by bringing together the quantitative and qualitative measures needed to ensure organizational success.

John Cooper

Independent Director

With over 30 years of leadership in public and private entities with significant experience in energy, industrial waste and logistics, Mr. Cooper is currently CEO of PTW Energy Services. Prior to PTW, he has served in various senior positions including as Chief Executive Officer of Tervita Corporation; President and Chief Executive Officer of ClearStream Energy Services Inc.; Chief Operating Officer of Savanna Energy Services Corp.; President and Chief Executive Officer at Enermax Services Inc.; General Manager at Waste Management, and President of Superior Propane Inc.

Mr. Cooper holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Western Ontario.

Rachel Carroll

Independent Director

Over 25 years of experience in investor relations, capital markets and corporate advisory as an experienced financial markets professional. Rachel currently serves as a Managing Director at Freedom Holding Corporation, a provider of services including brokerage and trading, asset management, capital markets, investment research and more. Rachel possesses a strong track record of success in leading and growing businesses, demonstrated by her tenure as President and Managing Partner of Edison Group, where she previously held the position of Global Head of Investor Relations. Rachel has extensive experience advising companies on IPOs, investment strategies, and cross-border capital access, and has built strong relationships with global exchanges and investors.

Robert Peterson

Independent Director

With over 40 years of experience across the energy value chain, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge from both industry and consulting roles. His career highlights include a tenure as Global Director of Exploration for ExxonMobil, where he spearheaded key initiatives and projects. Prior to this, he founded an oil and gas consulting firm, serving a distinguished clientele including Shell, Saudi Aramco and Husky.

As an accomplished entrepreneur, Robert has built three successful energy consultancies, generating a combined revenue exceeding $200MM. Robert is currently working with a range of companies on growth strategies. His portfolio includes traditional energy, disruptive clean tech, energy transition and medical services companies. He is recognized for his expertise in technology commercialization, for designing organizations to support fast growth, for establishing successful business partnerships and for implementing operational excellence practices. He values collaboration, creativity, teamwork and solving challenging business problems.

Albert Krahn

Lead Independent Director

With over 30 years of experience in retail and financial leadership positions, Albert is the Co-Owner and Chief Financial Officer of The Quark Group, a leading Canadian footwear retailer. Founded in 1977, he served as President from 1984 to 2022. The Quark Group operates 40 retail stores across Canada and with a strong online presence. Albert is also passionate about community-building and mentoring young entrepreneurs having chaired several non-profit boards, demonstrating his extensive governance and leadership experience. Albert’s blend of financial expertise, operational insight, and community stewardship enables him to contribute meaningfully to organizations focused on growth, innovation and long-term success.

Paul Paradis

Independent Director

Paul Paradis has over 30 years of experience across various roles within the banking industry. Paul joined Louis Riel Capital Corporation in 2006 and worked through the ranks to CEO where he reported to the board of directors until his recent retirement. Paul was responsible for overseeing LRCC’s entire group of companies which includes the Financial Division, the Equity Division, the Property Management Division, and the Investment Group.

Paul also served as a Director on The Metis Entrepreneur Fund Board for six years.