Directors
Jason Weber (P.Geo.) President, CEO and DirectorJason joined Rimfire Minerals Corporation in December of 1999 as Manager, Corporate Communications, a position he held until 2007 when he was named President and CEO of Rimfire Minerals Corporation (Now Kiska Metals). His career was launched as a Project Geologist with Equity Engineering Ltd., working in Western Canada, Labrador and Central America. Active in promoting the exploration industry, Jason is Co-Chair of Mineral Exploration Roundup, one of the world's largest annual exploration conferences. Jason graduated from the University of British Columbia with a B.Sc. in Geological Sciences.
David Caulfield (P.Geo.) Co-Chairman and Director of Business Development
David, a co-founder of Rimfire Minerals Corporation (Now Kiska Metals), plays an integral role in building the business through its strategic partnerships. Prior to Rimfire, he was the co-founder and President of Equity Engineering Ltd., a privately held geological consulting firm. David served as the 2005 President of the Association for Mineral Exploration of British Columbia (AME BC), a non-profit association that advocates a healthy and environmentally sound exploration and mining sector in British Columbia.
George Ireland Director
George Ireland is the Chief Investment Officer and Managing Member of the Geologic Resource Partners LLC and Portfolio Manager of the associated Geologic Resource Funds. Mr. Ireland has 30 years of experience in all aspects of the resource sector, ranging from field geology to banking and venture capital. Mr. Ireland founded Geologic Resource Partners LLC in 2004. From 2000 to 2004, he was the general partner of Ring Partners, LP, an investment partnership that later merged with the Geologic Fund. From 1991 to 2000, he was an analyst for Knott Partners LP. Mr. Ireland graduated from Phillips Academy and the University of Michigan with a BS degree from the School of Natural Resources. Mr. Ireland also serves on the board of directors of Merrill & Ring Inc, a private timber company in the United States.
Geoffrey Chater Director
Geoffrey Chater holds a B.Sc. in geology from Texas Christian University and has over 21 years of experience in the mining industry. Mr. Chater is a principal of Namron Advisors, a corporate communications consultancy. From 1999-2008, Mr. Chater held the position of Manager of Corporate Relations for copper producer First Quantum Minerals Ltd. During his career, Mr. Chater has held similar positions with Greystar Resources Ltd., Nevada Pacific Gold Ltd., Eldorado Gold Corporation, Fairbanks Gold Corporation and Ivanhoe Capital Corporation.
John Kanellitsas Co-Chairman
John has been the Chief Operating Officer of Geologic Resource Partners, LLC since its inception in 2004. He has been involved in the investment banking and money management industry for over twenty years and has held positions with Morgan Stanley and the General Electric Company. John has a Masters of Business Administration from University of California at Los Angeles and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University.
Bipin Ghelani Director
Mr. Ghelani is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience in financial, accounting and taxation matters. Prior to managing his own firm, Mr. Ghelani held senior positions with several international accounting firms including Deloitte & Touche and Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Mark T. Selby Director
Mr. Selby holds a B.Comm (Hons.) degree and is currently Vice President, Business Planning and Market Research for Quadra Mining Ltd. Mr. Selby founded Selby & Co in 2006 to provide consulting advice to mining companies and investors on the outlook for base metals and resource equity valuation. His prior positions include: Assistant Vice-President, Strategic Planning & Business Development (2005-2007) and Director, Market Research (2001-2004) with Inco Limited and Principal at Mercer Management Consulting (1994-2001).
