Kris H. Email and Phone Number
I'm a father, husband, investor, entrepreneur and go-getter. I get lost in my mind - I usually find my way out. I innovation towards platform technologies in a world of atoms and bytes. I'm a designer & builder of innovation; my interests are structures, scapes, equipment, technology, continuous improvement, process and relationships. Some of my favorite words to live by:"It's a brainer. You're under-thinking it"-Eric Weinstein "You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."-Marcus Aurelius"What one man can do, another can do" -Charles Morse (the Edge)"Man is a tool-using animal. Without tools he is nothing, with tools he is all." -Thomas Carlyle"There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: Make the best quality of goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible." -Henry Ford“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”-Mark TwainCreatively Optimistic,Kris Heshka306-535-6611Text me - I'm open to innovative collaboration.Ps- Friends call me Hesh
Red Leaf Alternative Fibre & Renewable Energy
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- redleafpulp.com
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- 4
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Director, Biofibre Strategy & InnovationRed Leaf Alternative Fibre & Renewable Energy Oct 2023 - PresentRegina, Saskatchewan, CanadaA very meaningful project for Regina and Saskatchewan.Defining and executing a biobased circular economy supply chain model.At Red Leaf Pulp, we use novel technology to turn agricultural waste into high quality cellulose pulp and bioproducts. Red Leaf Pulp | Economic Impact of the Project on Regina, SaskatchewanRed Leaf has developed a process to convert cereal straw into a growing global commodity; Pulp. The global pulp market is valued at ~$200B and is growing annually by 3-4%. We are bringing some of that market growth to the producers and residents of Saskatchewan. Our value-added manufacturing business model supports fair compensation for cereal straw, baling, stacking, hauling, and storage, benefiting everyone in our supply chain. Our project will have a $1.7B economic impact, creating over 130 full-time jobs at our facility and strengthening revenue streams for producers.-Red Leaf will be the first operating entity to identify, develop, construct and operate an alternative fibre plant in Canada.-Construction is scheduled to begin in Q4 2024 and full operations will commence in Q1 2026.-The plant will convert cereal straw into market pulp and co-products.-The initial facility is anticipated to utilize approximately 400,0000 tonnes of cereal straw (All Wheat, Oats and Barley) to produce 200,000 tonnes of pulp and 30,000 tonnes of co-product per year.-The initial facility in Regina SK will employ 130+ direct jobs and bring $1.7 Billion in economic benefits during the first 10 years of operations.-As the process requires low energy and water use, production costs are significantly lower than those of existing wood fiber mills (between 50-60% of the cost). -
Customer Success CoordinatorMazergroup Mar 2023 - Oct 2023Greater Regina Metropolitan AreaBuilding the future of Executive Customer Support. -
Vice President OperationsKf Hemp Corp. Jan 2019 - Dec 2022Greater Regina, SaskatchewanI led the design, procurement, construction, and operations (field and stationary) for a 10,000-acre hemp CBD project. Including commissioning, team building, training, and optimizing operations.I was responsible for all operations aspects of the project, from utilities and site planning to construction and operations. I designed & built a $2M drying and processing system where I integrated and automated the controls of multiple vendor equipment. Most of the equipment was 'new use type applications' and on site modifications. I also 3d modeled the entire site and infrastructure to scale in Solidworks and created site construction plans with Autocad. I also managed the construction of (a);-20,000 sqft commercial office and warehouse($2.5M)-27,000 sqft cold storage facility-3,000 sqft field office that included a testing lab. Total Capital Budget Allocated $4.5M(-) under 24 months.Completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
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Manager Sector Development: Manufacturing & Agri-ValueEconomic Development Regina Inc Oct 2018 - Feb 2019Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaI support and promote business development for Regina's and the GRA's Manufacturing, Agri-Value and Entrepreneurship sectors.During my time at EDR I was able to create the foundation framework for the Greater Regina Area Plant Protein Cluster Activation Strategy. -
Product Planner: AttachmentsBrandt Group Of Companies Jan 2018 - Sep 2018ReginaResponsibilities included: -Identifying and accessing new product opportunities for Brandt's Construction Attachments, purpose built for the most demanding application of John Deere construction equipment.-Gathering and analyzing market data and trends.-Aligning Stakeholders (Primarily; Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing) ahead of Stake Holder Meetings where I presented new opportunities to the leadership group that would approve, shelf or kill projects.-This included gathering sales forecasts, costing and project costs. These numbers are all fed into a financial analysis with key metrics (NPV, IRR and DPB) where I could then compare and prioritize them accordingly. -
President & CeoLockstep Paving Stone Inc. May 2011 - Oct 2017Saskatchewan, CanadaTimeless. Effective. Hardscaping.
Kris H. Education Details
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Health And Physical Education/ Mathematics
Frequently Asked Questions about Kris H.
What company does Kris H. work for?
Kris H. works for Red Leaf Alternative Fibre & Renewable Energy
What is Kris H.'s role at the current company?
Kris H.'s current role is Agriculture Innovation Leader & Multidisciplinary Technologist.
What schools did Kris H. attend?
Kris H. attended University Of Regina.
Who are Kris H.'s colleagues?
Kris H.'s colleagues are Danielle Macdonald, Thomas Papst, Will Walls.
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