SAFE & SOLUTIONS ORIENTED
Organizational Values
Our actions and decisions are guided by the following core organizational values:
Safety.
We strive to ensure the safety of our employees, contractors, customers and the communities where we live and work at all times. We empower our employees to take ownership and action to ensure their safety and that of others.
Environmental Stewardship.
We strive to reduce the environmental footprint of our operations and our entire value chain. We provide solutions that enhance the circular economy of the energy storage market.
Action-Orientation.
We think creatively and challenge the status quo to grow and strengthen our business. As a solutions-oriented organization, we take action to ensure we are continually improving to meet the expectations of all stakeholders.
Accountability.
We are accountable to our customers, stakeholders and each other in striving to accomplish our objectives. We measure progress frequently and objectively with a sense of personal ownership, making adjustments to ensure success and celebrating wins and milestones when we achieve them.
Leadership Team
Ryan Reid
President & Chief Executive Officer
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Reid is responsible for developing and leading the strategic direction and growth of Terrapure as a battery recycling leader in North America. Ryan was appointed President and CEO in 2021, after serving as Chief Operating Officer. With over 19 years’ experience in recovery and recycling, Ryan joined Terrapure from Darling Ingredients Inc., formerly Rothsay a division of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., where he served as Senior Vice President of Canadian Operations. This included six large manufacturing facilities across the country, including one of North America’s most successful biofuel refineries in Ville Ste-Catherine, Que. Previously Ryan held various positions within Maple Leaf Foods Inc., building multifunctional management expertise, including manufacturing, sales, environmental health and safety, capital planning and execution, process improvement, logistics and procurement. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Guelph.
Jason Green
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
As CFO, Jason leads the company’s Finance and Information Technology functions. He is responsible for integrating performance and planning processes and IT system platforms, as well as working closely with Terrapure’s Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors in the areas of corporate governance, capital markets, treasury and supply management, as we continue to build out the growth strategy for Terrapure’s Battery Recycling business. In 2022, Jason added responsibility for leading our Operations, including oversight of our facilities, capital and purchasing. Prior to being named CFO, Jason was the company’s Chief Information Officer and, before that, Vice President of Finance. Jason’s professional experience in finance and systems spans over 20 years in various industries in progressively senior roles. Before joining Terrapure, Jason was Vice President of Finance at Matthews International Corporation, a global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products and industrial technologies. He has also worked at Wysdom Inc., a software company, and Canadian National Railway. Jason holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering from University of Waterloo, an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, and P.Eng., CPA and CMA designations.
Took Whiteley
Chief Development Officer & General Counsel
Took Whiteley joined Terrapure in 2017 and was most recently Executive Vice President of Corporate Development. He works closely with our President & CEO and Board of Directors leading strategic growth and corporate development, as well as other key corporate functions, including Environmental Affairs, Human Resources, Health & Safety, Compliance, Capital Planning, Communications and Public Affairs. Additionally, Took is responsible for technical and site development, and leads legal services, providing counsel to our board, executive team and senior management. Prior to joining Terrapure, Took was Executive Vice President at Newalta, where he was responsible for corporate development, business development, strategic planning and legal services. He previously practiced corporate and securities law with Bennett Jones LLP of Calgary. Took holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen’s University, a Master of Arts degree from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta.
Investing in Our Communities
We are committed to being an active, responsible, supportive member of the communities in which we operate. We work together with our people, our communities and not-for-profit organizations in those communities to identify areas of need that fit with our company values and program focus to make a tangible impact by providing support.
Strategically Located to Serve Customers
We operate two state-of-the-art recycling facilities, strategically located near Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec, as well as a logistics hub near Buffalo, New York, to facilitate the import/export of products. These locations, along with our extensive network of supply chain and commercial partners, allow us to provide unparalleled service to battery manufacturing customers throughout North America.