Our Team

Chad Benson joined Longshore in 2026 as VP Operations and brings over 20 years of experience focused on both heavy oil and conventional asset development, production optimization, and capital program execution.  Prior to Longshore, Mr. Benson held senior leadership roles at Strathcona Resources (formerly Cona and Northern Blizzard), Gear Energy, and Canadian Natural Resources. He holds a MBA from the Haskayne School of Business, a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (with Distinction) from the University of Alberta and is a member of APEGA.

Nathan Humphrey is a Professional Geologist with over 20 years of industry experience. Prior to Longshore, Mr. Humphrey was the VP of Exploration at Steelhead Petroleum up to its amalgamation into Longshore Resources the summer of 2020.  He has held several different roles and responsibilities across the Longshore asset base, most recently as the Director of Development.  Mr. Humphrey has also held various senior roles at Apache Corp., Encana, and ConocoPhillips and holds a Bachelor of Science, Specialization in Geology from the University of Alberta.  He is a practicing professional member of both APEGA and APEGS.

Damon Lowenberger is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has acted as the Company’s Controller since he joined in 2019, leading the Company’s finance department through significant growth, mergers and acquisitions. Prior to Longshore, Mr. Lowenberger held management positions in the junior oil and gas industry for nearly 15 years after originally obtaining his Chartered Accountant designation at Collins Barrow Calgary LLP.  He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan.