HTC Purenergy Inc. announced that Wayne Bernakevitch has accepted the appointment as the corporation's chairman to the board of directors. Mr. Bernakevitch formerly served as senior partner with the law firm of McDougall Gauley LLP, the largest law firm in Saskatchewan. With over 30 years of experience, he specialized in Corporate, Commercial and Business Law.

Mr. Bernakevitch is the past President of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce and remains actively involved with the Chamber. He sits on numerous local and national boards and is a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.