Pure Environmental

About Pure Environmental

Leadership

Pure is driven by the deep roots established in the energy sector waste management industry by its Chairman David (Dave) Werklund. Dave is an acclaimed Canadian entrepreneur, the pioneer who developed the Canadian oilfield waste management industry, an energy services industry leader, and dedicated philanthropist. In 1984, he established the first oilfield waste management company (CCS) in Alberta and grew that organization into a $3.7 billion dollar enterprise by 2007. This company, and the many others Mr. Werklund has established, led to him receiving the Ernst & Young’s Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005. Mr. Werklund was inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2018.

Mr. Werklund believes in surrounding himself with talented, progressive individuals, as evidenced by the leadership team he has assembled at Pure.

Meet The Team

At Pure Environmental, our leadership is complemented by a team of industry professionals each with deep experience in their respective areas of responsibility.
RICK MANHAS
RICK MANHASPRESIDENT & CEO
An innovative executive with more than 20 years of experience in waste management, reclamation, transportation and logistics, health and safety, and construction, Rick is highly sought out for his unparalleled expertise as an influential leader in both the private and public sectors across North America.
RAMIN BOGZARAN, EP
RAMIN BOGZARAN, EPVP CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
For more than 30 years, Ramin has been a trusted and dynamic environmental professional and business leader, spearheading strategic development, driving innovation, and growing businesses across Canada, the United States, and throughout international markets.
LUKE CAPLETTE, CA, CPA
LUKE CAPLETTE, CA, CPACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
An innovative leader with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in both the technology and oilfield services sectors. He is uniquely positioned to propel Pure Environmental forward, maximizing profits while engaging in new and exciting opportunities, driving the business to operate at maximum efficiencies.
LANCE KILE
LANCE KILEVP OF OPERATIONS
An expert in the industry, Lance has more than 25 years of experience in upstream waste management, environmental compliance, and water treatment. Known for his high energy and wholehearted approach to everything he pursues, Lance has been at Pure Environmental since 2018 and is the Vice President of Operations.