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Jim Riddell
Chief Executive Officer at
PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD.
Net worth: 792 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Mr. James H.
Riddell is an Executive Chairman at MGM Energy Corp., a Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Paramount Resources Ltd., an Executive Chairman at Cavalier Energy, Inc., a Member at American Association of Petroleum Geologists and a Member at Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists.
He is on the Board of Directors at Artis Exploration Ltd., Paramount RXP Acquisition Corp.
and Paxton Corp.
Mr. Riddell was previously employed as an Independent Director by Marquee Energy Ltd. /Old/, an Independent Director by Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd., an Independent Director by DevCorp Capital, Inc., an Independent Director by Great Prairie Energy Services, Inc., an Independent Director by Big Rock Brewery, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer & Director by Trilogy Energy Corp., and a Chairman by Peters & Co. Ltd. He also served on the board at Sonde Resources Corp., North American Oil Sands Corp., Equinor Canada Ltd., Jurassic Oil & Gas Ltd., Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.
and Strath Resources Ltd. He received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and a graduate degree from the University of Alberta.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2026 | 36,172,279 ( 24.86% ) | 790 M $ | 30/05/2026 | |
BIG ROCK BREWERY INC. 17.13% | 09/04/2025 | 4,210,903 ( 17.13% ) | 2 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
Jim Riddell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PARAMOUNT RESOURCES LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/05/2002 |
| MGM ENERGY CORP. | Chairman | 30/10/2006 |
Paramount RXP Acquisition Corp.
 Paramount RXP Acquisition Corp. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Explores and drills for oil | Director/Board Member | - |
Artis Exploration Ltd.
 Artis Exploration Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores oil and gas | Director/Board Member | - |
Paxton Corp.
 Paxton Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides site preparation contracting services | Director/Board Member | - |
Cavalier Energy, Inc.
 Cavalier Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Develops oil sands | Chairman | - |
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
 American Association of Petroleum Geologists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a technical and professional organizations for energy leaders | Corporate Officer/Principal | 17/11/2010 |
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists
 Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Operates water and waste-water pipe joint industry | Corporate Officer/Principal | 17/11/2010 |
Former positions of Jim Riddell
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| BIG ROCK BREWERY INC. | Director/Board Member | 27/11/2022 |
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Training of Jim Riddell
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
59
1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
Sonde Resources Corp.
 Sonde Resources Corp. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in exploration and development of oil & natural gas resources | Energy Minerals |
Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd.
 Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and develops petroleum and natural gas reserves | Energy Minerals |
Paramount Resources (TEC) Ltd.
 Paramount Resources (TEC) Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Produces and sells natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids | Energy Minerals |
MGM Energy Corp.
 MGM Energy Corp. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in acquisition, development, exploitation and production of oil & natural gas | Energy Minerals |
Paxton Corp.
Paxton Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides site preparation contracting services | Industrial Services |
Big Rock Brewery, Inc.
 Big Rock Brewery, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces, markets, and distributes all-natural craft beers and cider | Consumer Non-Durables |
DevCorp Capital, Inc.
 DevCorp Capital, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a capital pool company | Finance |
Paramount Resources Ltd.
 Paramount Resources Ltd. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in the exploration, development, production, processing, transportation and marketing of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids | Energy Minerals |
Peters & Co. Ltd.
 Peters & Co. Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Arizona State University
 Arizona State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Alberta
 University of Alberta Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
American Association of Petroleum Geologists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a technical and professional organizations for energy leaders | Commercial Services |
Paramount RXP Acquisition Corp.
Paramount RXP Acquisition Corp. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Explores and drills for oil | Industrial Services |
North American Oil Sands Corp.
 North American Oil Sands Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil sands leasing, extraction, and upgrading services | Energy Minerals |
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Operates water and waste-water pipe joint industry | Industrial Services |
Jurassic Oil & Gas Ltd. | |
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.
 Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas | Energy Minerals |
Equinor Canada Ltd.
 Equinor Canada Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration services | Energy Minerals |
Marquee Energy Ltd. /Old/
 Marquee Energy Ltd. /Old/ Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores for oil and natural gas | Energy Minerals |
Cavalier Energy, Inc.
Cavalier Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Develops oil sands | Energy Minerals |
Great Prairie Energy Services, Inc.
 Great Prairie Energy Services, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides oilfield services | Industrial Services |
Artis Exploration Ltd.
Artis Exploration Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores oil and gas | Energy Minerals |
Strath Resources Ltd.
 Strath Resources Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in oil & gas exploration | Energy Minerals |
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