Frank Busch has taken on the permanent role of CEO at Kelso Technologies Inc. (Kelso), which specializes in the creation, production, sales, and distribution of proprietary products used in automotive and rail transportation, such as tank car valves.
Busch had served as interim CEO since July 2024, following James R. Bond’s retirement as President and CEO and company Director. Previously, Busch had been a Director of the company since Feb. 11, 2020, and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee. He is a member of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, and holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba, five certificates from the Canadian Securities Institute, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Finance from Harvard University. He has worked with various organizations, companies, and boards throughout his 20-year career, mainly in finance and leadership positions.
“Frank has proven to be an excellent choice as Interim Chief Executive Officer during his first six months in the role,” said Paul Cass, Lead Independent Director at Kelso. “As such, the Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to offer him the position of Chief Executive Officer for the organization, to which he has accepted. We look forward to the impact of Frank’s leadership, vision and execution focus on the future success of Kelso.”
“I am honored to be appointed as the CEO of Kelso Technologies,” Busch said. “I look forward to working with our talented team to execute on our strategic plan and achieve our growth objectives. This includes carefully managing our resources and positioning ourselves for the exciting opportunities we see on the horizon.”
Separately, Kelso in September reported appointing Sameer Uplenchwar as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Richard Lee; and elevating Maureen O’Hanley Doucette to Corporate Secretary, succeeding Kathy Love. The company also announced that it moved its corporate head office from Texas to Canada; it is now located at #305 – 1979 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna, BC V4T 3A4 Canada.
