Our Team
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Ross Huartt
Chair
Ross Huartt is the President and Chief Executive Officer of MBC Group in addition to serving on its Board of Directors. He is an experienced and dynamic leader, leveraging his nearly 20 years of experience and driven by a desire to innovate to disrupt traditional engineering processes. His strategic vision and leadership has grown MBC Group from a single offering appraisal firm to a multi-disciplinary services powerhouse. Ross is an active member of the YPO, the Business Council of Alberta, frequently collaborating with public & private partners. He has been a featured speaker at events worldwide and has received numerous awards and accolades.
Jodi Scarlett
CEO
Jodi has a deep knowledge of the construction, restoration and insurance industries having owned and operated a restoration business for 20+ years. She has received numerous accolades including W100 Top Female Entrepreneurs in Canada by Profit, Canadian Business and Chatelaine magazine for three consecutive years; Alberta Venture’s Fast Growth 50 and Chase Morgan’s Women 2 Watch. Jodi has a passion for sustainability and has led her organization through emissions reduction initiatives including an ISO 14001 environmental certification and a BMO Rad!cle Climate Smart certification.
Tom Herman
CTO
Tom Herman is EcoClaim’s CTO and is focused on building products to facilitate the decarbonization of the Casualty Insurance Supply Chain. With over 20 years of experience in startups and product development, Tom’s career has spanned multiple industries, including environmental technology, carbon accounting, and trading. At EcoClaim, Tom is creating software that measures Scope 3 CO2 emissions in the insurance industry supply chain. EcoClaim’s Trax platform collects field data on construction debris and reconstruction materials, provides decarbonization recommendations, and integrates with most construction management platforms. By measuring emissions, diverting construction waste from landfill to recycling, EcoClaim makes decarbonization a cost reduction exercise instead of a cost center.
Tom began his journey in the carbon markets at AirCarbon Exchange in Singapore, where he built a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) compliant carbon trading platform. He worked closely with various stakeholders, from buyers of carbon credits to the farmers and landowners producing credits and the MRV providers in between gaining a comprehensive understanding of the economics and data involved in pricing and trading carbon.
In his role as the co-founder of Meta Carbon, Tom developed carbon offset portfolio management tools including APIs and consumer applications such as shopping cart plugins, carbon footprint calculators, and decarbonization recommendation tools.
Tom is a frequent guest lecturer at top universities, including Ohio State, Dartmouth, Booth, and the National University of Singapore, where he shares his knowledge and passion for sustainability, technology and entrepreneurship. His career has taken him from Boston to Indonesia and various countries in between, Tom brings a global perspective to his work, but currently resides in Connecticut with his family.
Ian Stringer
Development Lead
Ian Stringer is an accomplished technology professional with over three decades of experience in the field, specializing in project management, data architecture and systems design. Ian’s degree in Computer Systems Operation and Management coupled with his entrepreneurial experience has laid the foundation for his career.
Ian’s technical skill set includes expertise in software development, database management, and system optimization. He has consistently delivered substantial value to the organizations he has served, including WestJet, Enmax Energy and Trans Canada Pipelines and AESO. Of particular note is Ian’s work at the AESO where he lead the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) program that created and implemented reliability standards for the Alberta electrical grid.
Outside of his professional life, Ian is an active member of his Calgary community, where he resides with his wife and three sons. He serves as a board member for the Ups and Downs Society, contributing to the creation of inclusive and supportive communities.
With a proven track record of technical proficiency, leadership capabilities, and a dedication to innovation, Ian Stringer is exceptionally well-suited for a CTO role. His deep understanding of data architecture and systems design positions him as a valuable asset to guide organizations into the future of technology.
Maureen Cureton
VP Climate & Sustainability
Maureen’s expertise is in sustainability, circular economy, and climate strategy. She was a Project Manager at Rocky Mountain Institute—a world-renowned ‘think tank’ on market-based solutions for sustainability, and since then Maureen’s developed strategy and operationalized climate and sustainability solutions for businesses ranging from start-up to multi-nationals. Her circular economy experience extends from product innovation using agriculture waste to guidelines for circularity in the arts sector. Maureen’s also worked with financial institutions, international development banks and other partners supporting entrepreneurs advancing sustainability, and she’s trained 350+ businesses to measure and manage their GhG emissions.
Dale Middleton
Customer Success Coach
Dale Middleton is EcoClaim’s Customer Success Coach with a passion for helping our clients achieve sustainability goals big and small. With over 25 years of construction industry experience, including 15 years in the insurance sector, Coach Dale understands the challenges that are faced by contractors and adjusters alike. He is an expert user of industry software including Xactimate, Symbility, Encircle, PSA, Docusketch, Hover and more, and is ready to help our clients optimize their processes to best suit their individual needs. Outside of work, Dale is an avid golfer, a passionate musician and a dedicated NFL fan, and he brings the same level of enthusiasm and dedication to his hobbies as he does to his professional life.
Meaghan Ralston
Marketing
Meaghan is a vibrant marketer. She has been in marketing and advertising for over 15 years and is passionate about the arts and creating authentic brands. Her bachelor’s degree in commerce was won at Royal Roads University in Victoria BC, which has a huge focus on environmental responsibility. She found her passion for sustainability through this program; so much so that she based her capstone project around starting an upcycling company that turned used banners from major events like the Calgary Stampede into durable, reusable bags. Meaghan is a proud Rotarian, dog rescuer and advocate for human rights.
Paul Brophy
Operations & Finance
A seasoned executive leader with a proven ability to drive profitability and foster growth in dynamic business environments. Paul excels at building sustainable, high-performance cultures that deliver exceptional financial and operational results. Known for identifying technological opportunities and remedying adverse trends, he is proactive in optimizing costs and driving EBITDA growth. He is equally committed to sustainability and responsible resource management, championing initiatives like recycling and conservation to ensure alignment with environmental well-being.