Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> March 4, 2002

Peter Bannister – Impact Energy Inc (iey:tse)

PETER BANNISTER is currently the President of Impact Energy Inc., a TSE- listed junior oil and gas company. Mr. Bannister was a key player in the formation of Impact and as President, he is integral in the establishment of Impact Energy's overall corporate objectives and strategies. In conjunction with the senior management team, he has responsibility for executing these strategies, as well as managing the daily operations of the company. Mr. Bannister graduated from the University of Calgary in 1981 with a Major in Geology and a Minor in Economics. After graduation, Mr. Bannister was employed by Sproule Associates as a Senior Geologist and, later, as a Partner, where he participated in exploration and property evaluations through western Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. He spent a number of years managing private capital, developing and executing drilling and acquisition opportunities for investors. Mr. Bannister was Vice President Exploration and Development, and a Director, for both Boomerang Resources Limited and Laurasia Resources Limited before joining Startech Energy Inc. in January 1998 as Vice President Corporate Development. Intent on creating and maximizing shareholder value, Mr. Bannister worked with management teams in coordinating and executing new strategic growth opportunities as well as facilitating the merger and/or sale of these publicly traded companies. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch and an overview of

Impact Energy Inc. at the present time?

Mr. Bannister: Impact Energy has been in existence since February 2001.

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