Geoff Claypool, M.Eng., P.Eng. (AB, YK, NU, NWT), is a graduate of the Geological Engineering program at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Calgary. He has sixteen years of experience in the field of geotechnical and geological engineering for both mining and pipeline projects. His experience includes projects completed in many areas of Canada and the United States, along with numerous projects located on permafrost. Geoff’s project experience includes geotechnical engineering support for the construction of several new large-diameter natural gas pipelines in western Canada and investigations for HDD projects. He has also worked on several mine reclamation projects in Canada’s north, including the reclamation of the Nanisivik Mine on Baffin Island, NU. Mr. Claypool has been a member of BGC’s Core Management Team since 2013.