Management

Martin R. Shefsky B.A., Director

  • B.A. Political Science and Psychology, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
  • Over twenty years management experience with existing and startup companies in Canada and the United States
  • Founder and director 1997 to 2005 of Regis Resources Inc., Buckhorn, Ontario
  • Background in development, sales, and marketing
  • Experience in wide spectrum of commercial ventures including exploration of natural resources, financial consulting, stock trading, and portfolio management

Tyler Culhane, Chief Operating Officer

  • Mining Technologist graduated from the Haileybury School of Mines
  • Over 20 years’ experience working in the mining industry as Mine Manager and Supervisor for several gold and copper companies in Canada and Australia
  • Companies include Trelawney Mining and Exploration Inc., St. Andrews Goldfields, Goldcorp and Liberty Minerals
  • Recent President and Chief Operating Officer of Mag Copper Limited

Gary Nassif, Manager Exploration Services

  • Professional Geologist with 20 years experience in mineral exploration
  • Holds an M.Sc. in Geology from McGill University and a B.Sc. in Geology from Concordia University
  • Registered member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario
  • Gary has managed exploration projects on gold, Ni-Cu-PGE, uranium and alluvial diamond properties in Ontario, Nova Scotia and sub-saharan Africa
  • Former Manager Exploration Services for Trelawney Mining and Exploration.

Lisa McCormack, Vice President Legal and Corporate Secretary

  • Seasoned professional Law Clerk, specializing in securities and corporate law
  • Served as Corporate Secretary of several public companies, most recently Trelawney Mining and Exploration Inc
  • Has over 15 years of experience working for various securities and corporate finance law firms in Toronto and assisting public issuers within the mining industry
  • Completed the Certificate in Mining Law program offered by Osgoode Hall Law School.

Johnny Oliveira, Chief Financial Officer

  • Over 10 years of accounting, auditing and tax experience with mineral exploration companies
  • Holds an Honours Bachelor in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Registered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
  • Currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for several junior mining companies