Professional geologist (M.Sc., P.Geo.) and mining executive with over 20 years' experience advancing exploration and mining projects throughout the Western Hemisphere. Technical expertise in epithermal and mesothermal Au-Ag, porphyry Cu-Au, ultramafic-associated PGMs, unconformity-related uranium, diamonds, and coal. Recent roles include Sr. Exploration Geologist at SSR Mining Inc., VP Exploration at Discovery Group’s ValOre Metals Corp., CEO at Gold Basin Resources Corp, and currently CEO & Director at First Andes Silver Ltd.

Principal of CDM Capital Partners, a firm that provides corporate finance and M&A advisory services to private and public companies.  Director, officer and/or advisor to a number of junior public companies predominantly in the natural resource including the Chairman of Dolly Varden Silver Corp. and Gladiator Metals Corp. M&A & Securities Lawyer and active member of the TSX Venture Exchange’s Local Advisory Committee.

Geological consultant with 20 years in the field, including 12 years in project management and corporate strategy. Extensive experience in field operations, drill programs, technical database administration, land management, permitting, and community relations, in multiple jurisdictions.

20 years of experience in the capital markets, mineral exploration and development sector with a focus on enhancing shareholder value.  Instrumental in creating awareness for undervalued companies including grass root explorers, developers and producers. Current CEO and Director of Dolly Varden Silver, Director of Goldshore Resources and Director and Executive Chairman of Strikepoint Gold. Facilitated over $1B in capital raises.

Resources finance executive with 13 years experience CEO of RW Global Consulting Corp, a private company providing corporate finance, accounting, and capital advisory services to private and public companies. Currently CFO of Snowline Gold Corp. and Gladiator Metals Corp. Assisted in raising in excess of $150M in equity capital.