Our People

Behr Project Teams

Behind everything we do is a team of experienced professionals committed to preparedness, collaboration, and practical solutions. We bring a disciplined, open-minded approach to every engagement—delivering effective, actionable outcomes.

Clark Esler

President and CEO

Clark brings 38 years of emergency management experience, including 33 years with Suncor Energy. He has led emergency response teams, managed complex incidents, and developed programs that strengthen preparedness, resilience, and public safety.

Isaac Comandante

EVP Community Risk and Emergency Services

Isaac brings more than three decades of fire, emergency services, safety, and rescue experience. His practical leadership and firsthand industry knowledge help clients develop solutions grounded in experience and built to perform when it matters most.

Brigitte Schnell

EVP Regulatory Response Planning & Operations

Brigitte brings more than 20 years of emergency management experience in the energy industry. Her expertise in emergency planning and business continuity helps clients develop practical, compliant solutions that strengthen preparedness and resilience.

Tim Beckett

Emergency Management Technical Specialist

Tim brings nearly four decades of fire and emergency services leadership, including serving as Fire Chief for the City of Mississauga and Ontario Deputy Fire Commissioner. His experience leading public safety programs helps clients develop practical solutions grounded in real-world expertise.

Tyler Robinson

Emergency Management Technical Specialist

Tyler brings extensive fire service and emergency response experience, including industrial fire service leadership, emergency response training, and serving as Fire Chief for the Town of Edson. His operational knowledge helps clients develop practical, effective solutions built on real-world experience.

Brian Cornforth

Emergency Management Technical Specialist

Brian brings extensive fire service leadership experience, including serving as Fire Chief for the City of Lethbridge and Parkland County. His firsthand experience leading emergency services helps clients develop practical solutions grounded in real-world expertise.

Brad Foote

Manager Emergency Response Planning

Brad brings extensive fire service and emergency management experience, including previously serving as Fire Chief for the County and Town of Vulcan. His background supporting municipal and oil and gas emergency services helps clients navigate regulatory requirements and develop practical solutions grounded in real-world experience.

Rebecca Young

Project Manager Emergency Response Planning

Rebecca brings more than 20 years of emergency management experience supporting energy and industrial clients. As an Emergency Response Plan Manager and Primary Care Paramedic, she combines regulatory knowledge with frontline experience to develop practical solutions clients can trust.

Brent Loach

Project Manager Exercise and Training

Brent specializes in developing emergency response exercises that help organizations validate plans, strengthen preparedness, and improve response capabilities. His practical approach ensures exercises deliver meaningful insights and measurable improvements.