Brenna Boyle is Pinnacle Renewable Energy’s assistant terminal manager at the Westview terminal in Prince Rupert, B.C. Initially attracted to the industry because of the sustainability of wood pellets, she is now coordinating vessel and rail operations, overseeing a crew of 10-13 men.
Canadian Biomass: What was your career path that led you to the wood pellet industry?
I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Geography from the University of Northern British Columbia, this degree led me to work in the environmental field. Knowing that I wanted to be in northwest B.C., I headed back to Prince Rupert and began working with Ecotrust Canada, coordinating and managing the electronic monitoring systems with the Area A commercial crab fleet. After outgrowing the position, I applied for an opening with Pinnacle Renewable Energy as the terminal safety, operations and administration officer.