Mr. Barr has been involved in the mining industry for over 20 years, and has an extensive background in business management, corporate finance, and marketing. Mr. Barr has held the following positions: President, CEO, and Director of Pacific North West Capital Corp. from May 1996 to present; President, CEO, and Director of CanAlaska Ventures Ltd. from July 1985 to June 2004, and is presently Chairman and Director; President, and Chief Executive Officer and Director from July 1985 to February 1999, and Chairman, CEO and Director from February 1999 to October 2005, and current Chairman and Director of Freegold Ventures Limited.
Jean Luc Roy has over 20 years experience in the Mining Industry. The majority of Mr. Roy's experience has been in Africa for companies such as International Gold Resources, Ashanti Goldfields Inc., Semafo, and First Quantum Minerals. Mr. Roy has managed projects from exploration through to production in three different countries, and has extensive experience in negotiations at all levels. Mr. Roy, as Managing Director, played a crucial role in First Quantum Minerals' success in the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC"), by successfully placing a mining operation into production during a period of major unrest in the country. During Mr. Roy's tenure with First Quantum Minerals, the company went from a $250 million dollar market cap to a multi-billion dollar market capitalization. Mr. Roy was also instrumental in securing First Quantum Mineral's extensive land positions in the DRC.
Mr. Steblin, B. Comm., CGA, is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Pacific North West Capital Corp., Freegold Ventures Limited, and CanAlaska Ventures Ltd. from October 1, 2002, and accountant thereof from 1995 to October 2002.
Mr. Barlin has over 40 years experience in the mining industry, and worked as a consulting metallurgist with Hudson Bay Mining and Smelter Company. He has a degree in Engineering from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, and is a registered professional engineer in Manitoba and the U.K. From 1986-1989, Mr. Barlin was a Technical Consultant of Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting; he has been a Director of International Landmark Environmental Inc. since 1994. Mr. Barlin worked as a consulting metallurgist with Hudson Bay Mining and Smelter Company from 1986-89, and he was assistant general manager from 1984-86. Mr. Barlin is retired.
Mr. Philpot, BSc, MBA, has been a director of El Nino Ventures Inc. since April 2004. He currently holds an executive position and directorship with CORO Mining Corp., a private mining company, and from 1996 to February 2005 he held various executive positions with First Quantum Minerals Ltd., including Vice President, Administration and Corporate Secretary. He has been working in the mining industry since 1979, and has held various executive positions with several mining companies, including International CanAlaska Resources Ltd., from March 1995 to April 2000, International Freegold Mineral Development Inc., March 1995 to April 2000, Boron Chemicals International Ltd., from November 1993 to March 1995, CanPro Development Ltd., from July 1990 to July 1993, and Norgold Resources Ltd., from May 1986 to April 1991. Mr. Philpot obtained his BSc at the University of British Columbia in 1978 and his MBA from City University in 1985.
Mr. Cacos has extensive experience in Investor Relations and Corporate Finance, specializing in public mineral exploration companies. He brings valued experience to the Board in dealing with financial matters, public relations and corporate strategy. Mr. Cacos has an extensive network of contacts within the financial community, including fund managers, industry analysts and media throughout North America, the United Kingdom and continental Europe. He holds a Master of Arts degree in International Relations & Diplomacy from Paris, France and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University.
Taryn Downing is an administrator with over 25 years experience in both the public and private sectors. Ms. Downing is currently Vice President of Administration and Corporate Secretary of El Nino Ventures Inc. (1999 to present); CanAlaska Ventures Ltd. (1995 to present), Freegold Ventures Limited (1995 to present); and Pacific North West Capital Corp. (1998 to present).
Jean Luc Roy addresses the investment community.