Richard (Drew) Martel
CEO & Director
Mr. Martel brings 25 years’ experience working in mining, energy and with early-stage venture capital companies, has held positions in corporate development, investor relations and marketing for the following companies: Tan Range Resources Co., New Millennium Metals Corp, Kiska Metals Corporation, Balmoral Resources Ltd., MAG Silver Corp, Constantine Metals Resources Ltd. and Canagold Resources Corp.
Teresa Cherry
CFO & Secretary
Ms. Cherry is the Chief Financial Officer of several junior public companies that trade on the TSXV, NEX, and the Canadian Securities Exchange. She has over 10 years’ experience assisting public companies with financial reporting in the exploration, development, and production stages. Ms. Cherry is a member of the Chartered
Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPA, CGA).
Richard R. Kern, B.Sc., M.Sc., P. Geo
Director
Mr. Kern is President of Great Basin Resources Inc., Inc., and prior to that he was co-founder of MinQuest Inc. he was also a principal in the companies BristleCone Ventures, LP, Geo Surveys, and Sierra VisionLaunch, LLC. In addition, Mr. Kern is presently the President & CEO of ICONIC Minerals (TSX.V: ICM) and has held executive and management level positions in companies such as Western North America North Mining, Inc., Homestake Mining Company, Superior Oil, and U.S. Geological Survey. Mr. Kern’s areas of expertise include establishing base and precious metal exploration programs throughout North America, with an emphasis on Western U.S., Mexico, Honduras and Panama. Mr. Kern has made several discoveries, including at Fire Creek, Nevada and Moss, Arizona, which are both producing mines and the Bonnie Claire Lithium Property in Sarcobatus Valley, Nevada.
Keturah Nathe
Director
Ms. Nathe has over 22 years of capital finance experience in various industries including: mineral exploration and development, oil and gas, technology, agriculture, and property development with experience includes M&A, corporate and regulatory compliance, debt and equity financing and execution, and corporate strategy. She also holds director and CEO positions in various public companies and sectors.
Joe Devries
Director
Mr. Devries has more than 29 years of experience arranging for, financing, and administering public companies. Joe brings together and facilitates companies with seed and development capital to build shareholder equity value. He has been instrumental in the reorganization and reactivation of Tier 2 TSX Venture Exchange companies. Currently Director, President & CEO of Altima Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: ARH).
Huitt Tracey
Director
Mr. Tracey has been involved in the North American venture capital markets for over 30 years. Serving in capacities as stockbroker, director, officer or investor relations consultant, he has provided expertise to numerous companies in industries including advanced technology, IP, telecommunication, bio-technology, energy and mining. In more than a decade as an Account Executive with brokerage firms that specialize in the corporate financing of American and Canadian ventures, he assisted in the initial public offering and development funding of many companies that pioneered innovative and disruptive technologies
Michael Minder
Director
Mr. Minder brings a strong background in capital markets, investment banking, where he has held senior roles in asset and wealth management at global financial institutions. Michael has also served as CFO, EVP Finance, and CEO across multiple technology and innovation driven organizations where he has advised public companies on financing, investor relations, and growth strategy, bringing deep expertise in financial governance, capital raising, and board level oversight.