Experience

Prospector Metals Corp.

• Canada
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO, Director

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Prospector Metals Corp. is a Discovery Group Company with a business model focussed on district scale, early-stage exploration of gold and base metal prospects and creating shareholder value through new discoveries. The Company's focus is to identify underexplored or overlooked mineral districts which display important structural and mineralogical similarities with well-endowed mining camps. The majority of the projects acquired by Prospector occur in Ontario, Canada, which is a tier-1 mining jurisdiction with abundant overlooked geological regions with high mineral potential. Prospector engages proactively with local and Indigenous rightsholders and seeks to develop relationships and agreements that are mutually beneficial to all stakeholders. Show less



Asante Gold (CSE:ASE; GSE:ASG; FSE:1A9) #corpasantegold

• Ghana
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Director

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  Asante is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana. Asante is currently operating the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines with a combined forecast production of 335,000 oz of gold over the next 12 months. The Company continues with detailed technical studies at its Kubi Gold Project for early production. All mines and projects are located on the prolific Bibiani and Ashanti Gold Belts. Asante has an experienced and skilled team of mine finders, builders and operators, with extensive experience in Ghana. Asante is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Asante is also exploring its Keyhole, Fahiakoba and Betenase projects for new discoveries, all adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana’s Golden Triangle. Show less



Chestnut Creek Capital Corp.

• Investment Management

• Founder, President & Director

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Chestnut Creek Capital Corp. is a private investment firm focused on building long-term shareholder value by investing in global opportunities that have good visibility to end market demand, produce recurring cash flows and offer attractive, risk-adjusted returns on invested capital. Investments include: - Pina Hills - a producer, packer and shipper of fresh golden pineapples from Costa Rica - Glasswing Produce - fruit brokerage business focused on importing fresh fruit from Costa Rica into North America Show less



Pina Hills

• Costa Rica
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Glasswing Produce LP

• United States
• Wholesale Import and Export

• Partner

  • May 2023 - Present

  Glasswing Produce is a collaborative venture between Costa Rican farmers and produce merchant veterans who have represented the largest retailers in North America. We saw an opportunity to simplify the process for how the world’s best produce gets picked on the farm and arrives at your table. We believe you’ll taste the difference in our produce. Glasswing Produce is a collaborative venture between Costa Rican farmers and produce merchant veterans who have represented the largest retailers in North America. We saw an opportunity to simplify the process for how the world’s best produce gets picked on the farm and arrives at your table. We believe you’ll taste the difference in our produce.



Elemental Altus Royalties

• Canada
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • May 2020 - Present

  Elemental provides investors with exposure to a high quality royalty company building a diverse portfolio of mining royalties, benefiting from ongoing royalty revenue, future exploration upside and low operating costs. Since early 2017 Elemental has assembled a portfolio of six royalties over seven commodities in five countries, five of which cover producing mines. Immediate cash-flow has enabled Elemental to limit dilutive fund-raisings to facilitate royalty acquisitions, and to pay a dividend from inception. Elemental’s focus remains on securing royalties over advanced assets with established operators and credible counter-parties from a robust pipeline of potential royalty acquisitions across commodities and geographies. Show less



ValOre Metals Corp

• Canada
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  ValOre Metals Corp. is a Vancouver based company with a portfolio of high‐quality exploration projects. ValOre’s team aims to deploy capital and knowledge on projects which benefit from substantial prior investment by previous owners, existence of high-value mineralization on a large scale, and the possibility of adding tangible value through exploration, process improvement, and innovation. ValOre Metals Corp. is a Vancouver based company with a portfolio of high‐quality exploration projects. ValOre’s team aims to deploy capital and knowledge on projects which benefit from substantial prior investment by previous owners, existence of high-value mineralization on a large scale, and the possibility of adding tangible value through exploration, process improvement, and innovation.



CopperCorp

• Canada
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  CopperCorp is a well-financed mineral exploration company targeting world class copper-gold discoveries in western Tasmania, Australia. The Company is currently undertaking infill and extension drilling and ground exploration programs at the Alpine Prospect where wide spaced historical drilling delineated IOCG-style mineralization over a 700m strike length. CopperCorp is a well-financed mineral exploration company targeting world class copper-gold discoveries in western Tasmania, Australia. The Company is currently undertaking infill and extension drilling and ground exploration programs at the Alpine Prospect where wide spaced historical drilling delineated IOCG-style mineralization over a 700m strike length.



Southern Empire Resources Corp. (TSX-V:SMP)

• Canada
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Southern Empire is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of gold deposits in North America. Southern Empire is well financed, having completed two oversubscribed, non-brokered private placement financings during 2020; see Southern Empire’s news releases dated March 18 and June 12, 2020, for details. With its strong working capital position, which also includes a significant equity holding in Augusta Gold Corp., Southern Empire has the financial resources to continue exploration and development programs at Oro Cruz and consider new opportunities. Show less



Howe Street Capital Corp.

• Investment Management

• President

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Howe Street Capital Corp. is a private company that provides strategic and capital markets advisory services to private and publicly traded companies Howe Street Capital Corp. is a private company that provides strategic and capital markets advisory services to private and publicly traded companies



Genesis Metals

• Canada
• Mining

• Strategic Advisor

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

  Genesis Metals is focused on advancing the Chevrier Gold deposit in Chibougamau Quebec. The Chibougamau mining district has seen nearly 7 million ounces of historical gold production and is subject of recent new gold discoveries in the region. The Chevrier Project is located 35 km south of Chibougamau and is accessed year-round by forestry road. Genesis Metals is focused on advancing the Chevrier Gold deposit in Chibougamau Quebec. The Chibougamau mining district has seen nearly 7 million ounces of historical gold production and is subject of recent new gold discoveries in the region. The Chevrier Project is located 35 km south of Chibougamau and is accessed year-round by forestry road.



K2 Gold Corporation

• Canada
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Corporate Development

  • Dec 2019 - Feb 2022

  K2 Gold is a resource company focused on exploring for gold in California. The company plans to grow by acquiring further mineral properties in North America and undertaking smart, cost effective exploration. It will also continue to utilize its strength and good reputation in financial markets to ensure adequate financial resources for the projects it acquires or discovers. We believe in early community engagement from the onset, to establish a solid foundation upon which strong working relationships and partnerships can be built. Show less



Great Panther Mining Limited

• Canada
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  Great Panther Mining Limited is a growth-oriented intermediate precious metals mining and exploration company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange trading under the symbol GPR, and on the NYSE American under the symbol GPL. Great Panther operates three mines including the Tucano Gold Mine in Amapá State, Brazil, and two primary silver mines in Mexico: the Guanajuato Mine Complex and the Topia Mine. Responsible for all investor relations functions, including re-branding of the new name, and updating all marketing materials. Also responsible for corporate development activities, including reviewing potential M&A targets, liasing with companies and investment banks. Show less

• Director, Investor Relations

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  Great Panther Silver Limited is a primary silver mining and exploration company focused on the mining of precious metals from its two wholly-owned operating mines in Mexico: the Guanajuato Mine Complex and the Topia Mine. Responsible for putting together the investor relations program for the company, re-crafting the company's presentation materials, and communicating with analysts and investors.



UrtheCast

• Canada
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  UrtheCast (TSX:UR) is a leading provider of satellite-based earth observation products and services. Provided consulting services including developing the IR messaging strategy, reviewing and updating financial models, preparing press releases, quarterly earnings scripts, and Q&A preparation. Reviewed analyst research reports and providing summaries of target prices and valuation metrics. UrtheCast (TSX:UR) is a leading provider of satellite-based earth observation products and services. Provided consulting services including developing the IR messaging strategy, reviewing and updating financial models, preparing press releases, quarterly earnings scripts, and Q&A preparation. Reviewed analyst research reports and providing summaries of target prices and valuation metrics.



Seaspan Corporation

• Canada
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Finance Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

  Seaspan (NYSE: SSW) is the leading independent owner and manager of containerships. The company charter vessels primarily on long-term fixed-rate time charters to major container liner companies. The Corporate Finance Manager is responsible for managing the investor relations function, including communication with sell-side analysts and investors, and for managing public equity and debt transactions and related analysis.

• Financial Analysis Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

  Responsible for preparing and maintaining all financial modeling, including the corporate model, on a cash and accrual basis, projections, scenario iteration and related analysis.Provided strategic advisory services supporting acquisition deal analysis and modeling, debt and equity financing activities, and board paper preparation.



Salman Partners Inc.

• Canada
• Capital Markets
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Investment Banking

  • Apr 2012 - Oct 2013

  Salman Partners is an independent, research-driven boutique investment banking firm based in Vancouver, with offices in Calgary and Toronto. Salman Partners has been serving institutional, corporate and individual clients since 1994.Salman Partners provides research coverage on over 100 companies including: Agrium, ARC Resources, Barrick, Cameco, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, Canfor, CGI Group, Crescent Point Energy, First Quantum, Goldcorp, Inmet, MacDonald Dettwiler, Pacific Rubiales, Pretium Resources, Sierra Wireless, Silver Wheaton, Teck Resources, and Westshore Terminals.Recent activity includes providing a fairness opinion to Silvermex Resources on its sale to First Majestic Silver ($175 million), advising Asante Gold on its acquisition of an NSR on the Obotan Gold Mine ($22.5 million), lead underwriter on the Bought Deal equity financing for Conifex Timber ($7 million) and Flow Through equity offering for Pretium Resources ($21 million) to advance the Brucejack Gold Project. Show less

• Associate

  • Apr 2008 - Apr 2012

  Financial advisory assignments including the sale of Silver Standard's Shafter Silver Mine, and fairness opinion for Canplats Resources on its acquisition by Goldcorp.Equity financing experience including lead manager for $53.6M offering for Endeavour Silver, $24M bought deal offering for Great Panther Silver and $13M for Hathor Exploration.

• Analyst

  • May 2005 - Apr 2008