Management Team

Kootenay Gold's management team has a proven record of discovering and developing mineral deposits throughout North America. The geological team of Jim McDonald, Dr. Tom Richards and Joseph Church has been instrumental in advancing numerous mines into production.

The direct involvement from individuals such as Dr. Tom Richards and Dr. Tony Starling has led to significant discoveries in several Canadian and Mexican mining districts. In addition, the wealth of knowledge and experience in mergers, acquisition and finance by Ken Berry, Raj Kang and Joe Giuffre compliment Kootenay's management team.

James M. McDonald, PGeo President & CEO Co-founded and successfully developed Black Bull Resources, National Gold (merged w/Alamos Gold) and White Knight Resources. Mr. McDonald continues to serve on the board of Alamos Gold Inc.
Kenneth E. Berry, B.Comm Chairman & Director Served as an investment adviser, advertising executive and managing director of corporate communications for public companies which have raised in excess of $275 million.
Brian Groves, BSc Geophysics Director Brian has worked in the mining and exploration industries for more than 29 years. A graduate of The University of Sydney, Australia, Brian began his career in exploration as a geophysicist in Australia and North America. He has been involved in exploration for coal, gold, base metals and diamonds with junior, mid-tier and major companies such as AMAX Minerals, Noranda and Placer Dome where he served for 12 years ending as a Manager of Corporate Development, Canada.
Dr. Tom Richards, BSc, PhD Vice President of Exploration An accomplished author and co-author of numerous publications involved in the science of Geology through central British Columbia. Dr. Richards has conducted exploration with Noranda, Falconbridge, Teck, Newmont and Union Carbide.
Dr. Tony Starling, BSc, PhD Regional Target Generation Dr. Starling has been instrumental in the discovery of several new ore bodies throughout Mexico. Specifically, he has applied his distinguished mesothermal /orogenic gold systems studies to discoveries in districts such as Charcas, San Martin and Taxco.
Rajwant Kang, CMA Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary Mr. Kang has held various senior financial positions within private and public companies including, Gryphon Gold, Star Shipping and Steppe Gold. He brings a varied knowledge of finance, accounting and public markets. Mr Kang holds a Certified Management Accountant designation.
Mitzi Mogden Corporate Communications Mitzi is a communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in investor relations. Since joining Kootenay the implementation of her corporate communications strategy has played a significant role in developing shareholder awareness.
Joseph Giuffre, BA LLB Director Has over 25 years of combined experience in business and legal matters, and has a transaction-based practice in the areas of corporate finance, securities and corporate and commercial, project finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Mr.Guiffre has extensive experience acting for Canadian public companies, many of which have progressed from private start-up companies to publicly listed emerging companies on several markets.