Company History
Pure Life Carbon was founded in 2017, with a commitment aimed at addressing the challenges of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) through the introduction of innovative technologies. By 2018, our focus had shifted specifically toward Advanced Carbons as a standalone growing substrate, a decision inspired by our research into carbon-based growing media, aquaponics, and vertical growing.
Company History
Pure Life Carbon was founded in 2017, with a commitment aimed at addressing the challenges of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) through the introduction of innovative technologies. By 2018, our focus had shifted specifically toward Advanced Carbons as a standalone growing substrate, a decision inspired by our research into carbon-based growing media, aquaponics, and vertical growing.
Our mission is to create clean technologies that protect and heal the environment while enhancing food production and yields.
Our mission is to create clean technologies that protect and heal the environment while enhancing food production and yields.
Company History
Research Started - 2008
Research started by Dr. Nick Savidov at Lethbridge College, in Alberta Canada.
Discovered Carbon Structuring - 2010-2014
Discovered it was possible to alter carbons chemically and physically for a specific end-use, creating Advanced Carbons which could be purpose built.
Pure Life Carbon Formed - 2017
Pure Life Carbon was formed to commercialize Advanced Carbons for the Growing Substrate and Animal Feed markets.
Commercial Trials - 2018-2021
Critical IP is developed, patents are filed, prototype manufacturing technology is tested, commercial trials are completed.
Completed Series A Financing Round - 2021
Funds for building a 40,000 sq ft production facility in Alberta, now in operation and supporting corporate growth strategy.
First Round of ReCharge Contracts Signed - 2023
First long-term leasing contracts signed with large CEA growers.
Company History
Research Started - 2008
Research started by Dr. Nick Savidov at Lethbridge College, in Alberta Canada.
Discovered Carbon Structuring - 2010-2014
Discovered it was possible to alter carbons chemically and physically for a specific end-use, creating Advanced Carbons which could be purpose built.
Pure Life Carbon Formed - 2017
Pure Life Carbon was formed to commercialize Advanced Carbons for the Growing Substrate and Animal Feed markets.
Commercial Trials - 2018-2021
Critical IP is developed, patents are filed, prototype manufacturing technology is tested, commercial trials are completed.
Completed Series A Financing Round - 2021
Funds for building a 40,000 sq ft production facility in Alberta, now in operation and supporting corporate growth strategy.
First Round of ReCharge Contracts Signed - 2023
First long-term leasing contracts signed with large CEA growers.
Fundamentals & Measuring Success
The approach to our science, management, and auditing allows for streamlined integration of our clean technologies into the agricultural industry. Building and maintaining trust with industry partners, governments, and our clients enables us to affect transformation in the environments and communities we serve. We measure our overall effectiveness and performance using three success metrics: People, Planet, and Profit
People
The people performance metric will consider the direct and indirect social and cultural impacts that Pure Life Carbon will have on the people and their communities.
Planet
The planet metric will view positive change and transformation affected on the environment, biodiversity, and the climate.
Profit
The economic performance of Pure Life Carbon will be measured against times, industry, and baselines. Better economics fuels bigger community and global impact.
Fundamentals & Measuring Success
The approach to our science, management, and auditing allows for streamlined integration of our clean technologies into the agricultural industry. Building and maintaining trust with industry partners, governments, and our clients enables us to affect transformation in the environments and communities we serve. We measure our overall effectiveness and performance using three success metrics: People, Planet, and Profit
People
The people performance metric will consider the direct and indirect social and cultural impacts that Pure Life Carbon will have on the people and their communities.
Planet
The planet metric will view positive change and transformation affected on the environment, biodiversity, and the climate.
Profit
The economic performance of Pure Life Carbon will be measured against times, industry, and baselines. Better economics fuels bigger community and global impact.
Core Values
Pure Life Carbon is grounded in its core values of promoting freedom through self-expression, upholding trust and honesty, and demonstrating leadership and impact through action, with an unwavering commitment to fostering a healthy planet that supports global food security for all.
Freedom Together
We embrace freedom through self-expression, creativity, personal choice, happiness, and love. By upholding and empowering these values, we move forward together with a united purpose of a healthy planet that supports global food security for all.
Trust & Honesty
Trust and honesty are built and maintained through the integrity of our communications, actions, and commitments to ourselves and others.
Leadership & Impact Through Action
To transform, create, and challenge existing practices and technologies for the betterment of the business, community, environment, and humanity. To always lead by example and deploy a consistent work ethic, focusing on learning, discipline, growth, and progress.
Core Values
Pure Life Carbon is grounded in its core values of promoting freedom through self-expression, upholding trust and honesty, and demonstrating leadership and impact through action, with an unwavering commitment to fostering a healthy planet that supports global food security for all.
Freedom Together
We embrace freedom through self-expression, creativity, personal choice, happiness, and love. By upholding and empowering these values, we move forward together with a united purpose of a healthy planet that supports global food security for all.
Trust & Honesty
Trust and honesty are built and maintained through the integrity of our communications, actions, and commitments to ourselves and others.
Leadership & Impact Through Action
To transform, create, and challenge existing practices and technologies for the betterment of the business, community, environment, and humanity. To always lead by example and deploy a consistent work ethic, focusing on learning, discipline, growth, and progress.
The Pure Life Team
Ryan Rand
CEO, Director, Founder
Jan Nighswander
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jim Hole
Director of Product Science
Brad Fournier
Director of Business Development
Christopher Vance
Sustainability Leader, Founder
Lauren McKamey
Client Support Manager
Andre Succar
Global Upstream & Midstream Leader
Kathryn Breaker
Controller
Sherry Stewart
VP, Engineering
Jon Horsman
Corporate Financial Advisor
Tim Hildreth
Facility Manager, RDC
Roxanne Kirton
Administration Manager
Melissa Moher
R&D Representative
Tristan Sikora
Sr. Advisor, Corporate Development & Capital Markets
Mitch Warken
Manufacturing Team Lead
Hormilson Cruz
Head of Forestry Mgmt., Upstream Americas
Alisha Lindsay
Operations Accountant
Chris Paterson
Board Chairman
Marie Rajic
Independent Director
Shawn Graham
Independent Director
Gordon Anderson
Independent Director
Fred Munn
Independent Director
Fernando Massard
Director of Carbonization
Chris Couper
Manufacturing Specialist
Enrique Suberbie
Upstream Manager, Mexico
Herbert Gonzalez
Business Development Representative, USA
Wilbert Lopez
Operations Supervisor, Upstream Mexico
Glen Sol
Manufacturing Specialist
"I love being apart of a company that values collaboration and working with people that have a vast knowledge of industry."
Melissa Moher - R&D Representative
