Edmonton, Alberta – Backwoods Energy Services (Backwoods), a leading provider of construction services and one of the largest Indigenous-owned businesses in Alberta, is proud that Morgan Elliot, a seasoned financial executive, has joined the company’s leadership team as Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Elliot comes to Backwoods with significant experience in financial management, change leadership, business execution and corporate strategy, with expertise working with numerous Indigenous organizations.
“I am humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to work for Backwoods Energy Services as the organization continues to grow and prosper. Backwoods has a tremendously strong and committed team and along with its continued entrepreneurial spirit, I am very excited to help drive economic opportunity for Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and other Indigenous communities across Canada,” said Morgan Elliot.
Since 2010, Mr. Elliot held CFO roles with a large multinational general contracting firm and a variety of international oil & gas services firms with operations throughout the Americas, High Arctic, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Prior to this, he spent almost a decade in a senior managerial role with a large multinational accounting firm.
Michael Heck, Backwoods Energy Services CEO said, “Backwoods is a growth company with a dynamic senior leadership team, and we welcome Morgan to our team. His success and experience as CFO, his financial expertise, and his outstanding leadership qualities will be an invaluable addition as we position Backwoods for the future.”
Mr. Elliot holds a Bachelor of Management Degree from the University of Lethbridge and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Professional Accountant. For the past 15 years, he has served as a Board member, founder, and past CEO, of a large local registered charity providing services for individuals with disabilities.
Backwoods Energy Services is a leading provider of construction services to the utilities, forestry and oil and gas industries in Western Canada. Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Backwoods has been in operation for more than 30 years and was acquired by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation in 2015. Backwoods works with industry to create meaningful partnerships and deliver exceptional results to its clients while creating economic opportunity for the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. For more information, visit: www.backwoodsenergy.ca
