Management Team

Mark Morrison
Mark Morrison has been our President and CEO since 2025, bringing over 15 years of experience within the company. His journey is a clear reflection of Quantec’s commitment to internal growth and career development. Mark began his career in the field as a Geophysical Technician after earning his B.Sc. (Hons) in Geophysics from the University of Western Ontario. He progressed through roles as Operator, Field Manager, and eventually transitioned into corporate leadership—as Project Manager and later as General Manager of our Chilean operations. For six years prior to his current role, he served as Director of Operations, where he played a key role in aligning field and office operations. Mark’s hands-on experience across all levels of the organization gives him a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within our projects. His ability to bridge operational insight with strategic leadership ensures that Quantec continues to deliver high-quality geophysical solutions to clients around the world

John Stewart
John Stewart is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Quantec Geoscience, a leading provider of geophysical services. With a strong background in finance and accounting, His expertise contributes significantly to Quantec’s success in delivering advanced geophysical solutions to the exploration industry.

Roger Sharpe
Geophysicist | B.Sc. | P.Geo
Roger Sharpe is our Technical VP, a role he has held since 2011. He joined Quantec in 2006 and has been a key figure in advancing geophysical solutions through leadership and technical expertise. Roger has over four decades of experience spanning exploration, mining, environmental geophysics, and instrumentation development. His career has taken him across North and South America, working in diverse roles from geophysical fieldwork and crew leadership to senior corporate positions. Before becoming VP Technical, he served as Quantec’s General Manager in Reno and later as a Senior Interpretation Geophysicist in South America. With extensive expertise in subsurface imaging, he has contributed to groundbreaking advancements in the exploration of natural resources. Roger specializes in deploying cutting-edge technologies, to deliver high-resolution data for mining and geothermal projects. Roger’s passion for geophysics extends beyond his career—he has worked in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Bolivia, and Chile and traveled extensively worldwide. An avid cyclist, he has logged over 75,000 km commuting in Denver, Reno, and Toronto, with a preference for recumbent bikes. In addition to his professional achievements, he enjoys family life with his wife, son, stepsons, and granddaughter.

Nigel Unger
Nigel Unger, Vice President of South American Operations at Quantec Geoscience, has been with the company since 1999, managing geophysical surveys across South America. Since 2007, he has led Quantec’s Argentina office. Nigel earned a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Engineering Geology from the University of Natal, South Africa. With over 20 years of geological and geophysical experience in countries including Angola, South Africa, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Argentina, he adeptly oversees all aspects of Quantec’s operations in Argentina.

Kevin Blackshaw
Kevin Blackshaw, Director of Business Development at Quantec Geoscience, has been with the company since the late 1980s. He played a pivotal role in developing field operations procedures for TITAN technologies in the early 2000s and managed global field operations for TITAN and Spartan deployments. Kevin holds a Diploma in Geological Engineering from Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology in Sudbury, Ontario.

Maya Gomes
Psychologist | MBA | CPHR
Maya Gomes is our HR Manager, with over 15 years of experience in People and Culture development. She joined Quantec in 2023 and has been instrumental in shaping the company’s HR strategies to support growth, engagement, and organizational success. With a B.Sc. in Psychology, an MBA in Human Resources, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Maya combines academic expertise with practical experience to drive workplace excellence. She is also a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). As an experienced HR Professional, Maya specializes in leadership and team development, talent acquisition strategies, and employee engagement. She is passionate about leading change, guiding career development, and implementing strategic HR initiatives that align with Quantec’s vision and values.

Juan Bascur
Juan Bascur is the General Manager for Chile and Leader of the South American Interpretation Group. An Electrical Engineer and Geophysicist with 20+ years in exploration geophysics, he specializes in electromagnetics and borehole technologies for mining, oil & gas, geothermal, groundwater, environmental, and engineering applications. He is deeply committed to teamwork, capacity building, continuous improvement, and geophysical innovation.

John Spezeski
John Spezeski, General Manager Peru, has 20 years of experience applying his diverse technical interests to the challenges presented in natural resource exploration. He strives to lead the Peruvian team by example in safety, quality, and efficiency. He holds a B. Sc. in Information Systems from the University of Arizona where his graduate studies were interrupted by the overwhelming desire to pull wire over hills.

Mehran Gharibi
Geophysicist | Ph.D. | P.Geo
Mehran Gharibi brings over 35 years of combined academic and industry expertise to his role as our Manager of the Interpretation Group. Since joining Quantec in 2009 and stepping into his current leadership position in 2019, Mehran has been pivotal in advancing cutting-edge geophysical practices and fostering innovative technology development. He holds a B.Sc. in Nuclear Physics, an M.Sc. in Geophysics focused on Seismic Exploration, and aPh.D. in Geophysics with a specialization in Electromagnetics . His diverse educational background underlines his extensive experience across all geophysical exploration methods. Mehran is a member of several professional organizations, including PGO, APEGA, NAPEGA, SEG, and EAGE. His leadership and technical proficiency continue to drive Quantec’s mission to innovate and excel .

Rob Gordon
Robert Gordon is the Manager of Sales and Marketing at Quantec Geoscience, leading the company’s business development efforts. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario and holds an Honorary Fellow designation from Geoscientists Canada for his extensive volunteer work with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO).
Our Technical Team
Quantec’s technical team has a vast collective amount of experience. Our core team is made up of professional geoscientists that have worked in the area of data analysis and interpretation most of their careers.