Experience

Q&D Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President - Mining Group and Energy Group

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Executive-level leader Mining Group Vice President supporting construction, drilling, logistics and contract mining operations in all aspects of the mining industry. Energy Group Vice President supporting construction of all aspects of energy projects and gas line installation. Executive-level leader Mining Group Vice President supporting construction, drilling, logistics and contract mining operations in all aspects of the mining industry. Energy Group Vice President supporting construction of all aspects of energy projects and gas line installation.



University of Nevada, Reno

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

  As the Deputy Chief Facilities Officer, responsible for construction and repair of all physical assets, more than 125 buildings and all infrastructure and utilities, on all University properties as required for the University of Nevada, Reno to execute its strategic mission. Administered all business operations, multi-million dollar budgeting and financial management. Safely led six departments, 200 employees, all trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpenters, etc.), executing 24/7 facilities management operations. Managed risks, prevented accidents and incidents, and improved loss control and security by implementing policies and procedures. Show less



Newmont Corporation

• United States
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director (Superintendent) Mining and Construction Operations, Carlin Mining Region

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2019

  Safely led and managed 450 union employees and three geographically separate mining operations on the Carlin Trend - an operation producing about one million ounces of gold annually; managed numerous large construction projects including a new tailings storage facility, associated processing infrastructure, mine site infrastructure, storm water management, closure and reclamation and major geotechnical remediation.

• Director of Risk Management, North America Operations

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2011

  Developed and implemented the first comprehensive, enterprise-wide risk management program for all operations in North America - dozens of separate departments and operations and over 3,500 employees Worked closely with corporate treasury and corporate social responsibility (CSR) leaders to mitigate business risks and enhance strategic CSRAchieved ISO 14001 Certification for all Operations in North America



Inslee Best Doezie & Ryder, P.S.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lawyer

  • May 2007 - Sep 2009

  Practice areas focused on business law: advocacy, contracts, business transactions, corporation and business strategies, risk management, risk transfer and indemnification, employment law, construction law and regulatory compliance Practice areas focused on business law: advocacy, contracts, business transactions, corporation and business strategies, risk management, risk transfer and indemnification, employment law, construction law and regulatory compliance



U.S. Army Soldier For Life

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Army Officer, Colonel (Retired)

  • May 1987 - May 2007

  Served as a senior executive leader, including Chief of Staff for the Commanding General, leading the Generals’s Staff through strategic planning and delivery of strategic priorities during wartime (OEF and OIF). Other positions include: Property and Financial Management Officer for the Nevada Military Department, Deputy Director of Operations, Deputy Director of Personnel, Squadron Commander and numerous command and staff positions. Command Pilot of three different aircraft Airborne Ranger Show less