Marie-Soleil Lacoursière, CDI.D Appointed to BDC Board
100th Board Appointment for ACE Graduates!
Congratulations to Marie-Soleil Lacoursière for her Board appointment to the BDC Board. Marie's Board appointment is the 100th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Marie-Soleil Lacoursière for her Board appointment to the BDC Board. Marie's Board appointment is the 100th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Marie-Soleil Lacoursière, CDI.D to the BDC Board
Montreal, Quebec, August 8, 2023: The Business Development Bank of Canada has announced the appointment of Marie-Soleil Lacoursière to its board of directors. The BDC is Canada’s only bank fully devoted to entrepreneurs. With over $40bn in assets and nearly 3,000 employees across the country, the BDC is Canada’s #1 source of venture capital and is a major engine of economic development. Canada’s federal Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development the Honourable Mary Ng, stated: “[Ms Lacoursière has] a wealth of business experience from which BDC will benefit. [Her] experience will be invaluable to BDC as it continues to play a vital role in delivering critical advisory and financial supports to Canadian entrepreneurs. These supports position small business owners to achieve sustainable and inclusive long-term growth, help with the transition to net zero, and adopt digital technologies to compete now and into the future.”
Learn more about BDC HERE.
About Marie-Soleil:
Marie-Soleil is a Northerner and accomplished businesswoman with a successful career in the private sector and nearly two decades management experience. She is currently in a senior global role with engineering and high-tech multinational Sandvik in addition to being a director on several corporate boards. An alumna of the University of Oxford, among others, she is a third-generation entrepreneur herself and partner in a new commercial fishery on Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife. “I am honoured to join the BDC Board. Entrepreneurship is part of my DNA, and I am thankful for the opportunity to support tens of thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs and their families, ultimately effecting positive change in society”, says Marie-Soleil.
Congratulations BDC for electing Marie-Soleil Lacoursière to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Marie-Soleil has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Dessa Bokides, CDI.D Appointed to BankWyse Board
Congratulations to Dessa Bokides for her Board appointment to the BankWyse Board. Dessa's Board appointment is the 99th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Dessa Bokides for her Board appointment to the BankWyse Board. Dessa's Board appointment is the 99th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Dessa Bokides, CDI.D to the BankWyse Board
Cheyenne, WY, August 1, 2023: BankWyse announces the appointment of Dessa Bokides, CDI.D to the BankWyse Board of Directors. BankWyse is a Chartered State Bank under Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) regulations. It is purpose-built to seamlessly integrate Qualified Custody of digital assets with a modern commercial banking platform to serve the growing demand for secure and efficient interoperability between digital assets and fiat currencies.
Learn more about BankWyse HERE.
About Dessa:
Dessa is an Independent Director and Global Executive with an extensive background in Global Fortune 500 companies, private-equity backed turnarounds and start-ups with an emphasis on financial systems and strategies as well as emerging financial technology. Her experience spans a decade on wall street at Goldman Sachs to CFO at publicly-traded Prologis and Global Treasurer for GMAC during the 2008 financial crisis. With a background in both finance and anthropology, she is adept at recognizing financial issues and technology trends and moving the organization to respond. Her emphasis on financial technology has resulted in being on the forefront of industry changes.
Financial highlights include:
COO/CFO of Neom Tech & Digital, a giga-city development located in Saudi Arabia, that is creating the first sustainable, cognitive city in 10,600 square miles of NW Saudi Arabia. Responsible for designing & building the hard and soft technology infrastructure for the city.
Global Treasurer for GMAC during the financial crisis of 2008. Responsible for coordinating the response to 100 banks with over $100b in lines outstanding and restructuring the capital structure to avoid a melt-down. Restructured GMAC into a Bank and received approval and funding.
Instituted the first electronic firm wide risk management system at Goldman Sachs and sat on the Firm-wide Risk Steering Committee.
Dessa has a BA in Anthropology from the Colorado College and an MBA from Columbia Business School with an emphasis on Finance and Real Estate.
Congratulations BankWyse for electing Dessa Bokides to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Dessa has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Corinne Smit, CPA-CA, CDI.D Appointed to Pan Global Resources Board
Congratulations to Corinne Smit for her Board appointment to the Pan Global Resources Board. Corinne's Board appointment is the 98th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Corinne Smit for her Board appointment to the Pan Global Resources Board. Corinne's Board appointment is the 98th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
FOR RELEASE: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Corinne Smit, CDI.D to the Pan Global Resources Board.
Vancouver, BC, July 25, 2023: Pan Global Resources Inc. (“Pan Global” or the "Company") (TSX-V: PGZ; OTCQB: PGZFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Corinne Smit, CPA-CA, as a Director of the Company.
Ms. Smit has almost two decades of experience working in managerial positions for publicly listed mining companies and in public accounting practice. She has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial mining operations including development of strategy, export logistics and supply chain management, marketing/sales, budgeting and forecasting, risk management, and hedging.
“We are excited to have Corinne join the Board of Pan Global. She brings a deep understanding of mining finance, marketing and product sales gained from almost two decades of industry experience,” said Chairman Patrick Evans. “As Pan Global advances the Escacena and Águilas Projects, her insight will benefit us greatly.”
Ms. Smit currently serves Newmont Corporation as Senior Director, Concentrates and Dore Sales and Marketing. Her previous roles include Director, Marketing and Logistics for Nevada Copper, Senior Marketing Manager for Nevsun Resources, and Concentrate Marketing Manager for Capstone Mining Corp. She began her career in Audit and Assurance for PwC in Vancouver and Capital Markets in Hong Kong.
Pan Global has granted Ms. Smit 500,000 stock options of the Company. The stock options were granted pursuant to the Company's Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation Plan. Each stock option entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.35 per common share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The options will vest as follows: 250,000 after 12 months and the remaining 250,000 after 24 months.
Learn more about Pan Global Resources HERE.
About Corinne:
Corinne Smit is a senior leader with over 18 years of financial and commercial mining industry experience. Corinne is focused on commercial strategy, customer and partnership, sales and marketing, sales contract negotiation, strategic planning & execution, and bringing strong, disciplined commercial acumen to the table. She successfully leads a global commercial team that delivers $12 billion in annual global sales and logistics for Newmont, the world’s largest gold mining company. She is a subject matter expert in commercial matters including logistics, sales and marketing of concentrates including copper, gold, lead, zinc, in addition to selling dore and byproducts. She has demonstrated leadership across finance, accounting, sales and marketing, strategic planning, M&A activities. Corinne brings an extensive global mining industry network. Corinne has extensive global experience having either been based in or worked for companies in Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, the USA, Eritrea, Serbia, and Hong Kong.
Congratulations Pan Global Resources for electing Corinne Smit to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Corinne has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Two ACE Graduates Selected as Top 25 Women in Business in Colorado for 2023
Congratulations to Helen Raleigh and Natalie Levy for being selected as Top 25 Women in Business in Colorado for 2023 They both earned their CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Helen Raleigh and Natalie Levy for being selected as Top 25 Women in Business in Colorado for 2023 They both earned their CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
FOR RELEASE: ACE LLC Announces Two ACE Graduates Selected as Top 25 Women in Business in Colorado for 2023
Denver, June 30, 2023: Congratulations! You’ve been selected as one of the 2023 CWCC Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business. Our selection committee was honored to read your nomination and are thrilled to induct you into this year’s Top 25 class. Your work supporting and advancing women in business has not gone unnoticed and we are thrilled to celebrate you at our August 17th event.
I know I speak for the full CWCC team and board of directors, when I say CONGRATULATIONS!
We are beyond excited to have you as part of this class of women who are doing great work advancing all women in the world of business.
Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce
Learn more about the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce HERE.
About Helen:
Helen is an accomplished financial expert with two decades of experience in the financial services industry and demonstrated success achieving results: partnered with Citibank transition managers to transfer $1.6B in assets within one week. Brought Daimler AG’s Smart Car into the U.S. market. Held executive positions in several Fortune 500 companies including Citibank and Mercedes Benz Financial. Appointed as a member of Colorado Municipal Bond Supervision Advisory Board by Colorado Governor Hickenlooper. Currently the founder of Red Meadow Advisors, LLC, a wealth management firm in Colorado. Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and two master degrees. Certified board candidate by Corporate Directors International.
Invited to the White House as an immigration expert. A highly sought-after thought leader, award-winning author and public speaker on immigration reform.
About Natalie:
Natalie Levy is an engineer and mathematician turned Wall Street derivatives trader, growth technology investor, and business-to-business (B2B) enterprise technology sales leader. She marries a deep understanding of data, data science, and technology paired with strong interpersonal skills. She has over a decade of angel investing experience and 20 years of hands-on operational experience through revenue execution, operational, and leadership roles selling into 34 countries. She experienced returns of 5-70x across all of her growth technology investments prior to 2018. She successfully exited 2 out of 15 investments, and experienced liquidity opportunities through Series D and Series E financing rounds.
Natalie ran investment deal sourcing efforts for a San Francisco-based private equity firm where she evaluated hundreds of investment opportunities and actively participated in operational recommendations for the firm’s investment portfolio companies.
She operates as a fractional revenue executive with deep expertise in real estate, financials, and technology and serves on two private company boards today. She is seeking opportunities with public and private companies with $100M-5Bn in market capitalization.
Congratulations Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce for selecting Helen Raleigh and Natalie Levy as two of the top 25 Most Powerful Women of Colorado. We know they both will continue to support and advance women in business for years to come.
Helen and Natalie have their board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Their designation, CDI.D, recognizes them as qualified corporate board candidates for a public or private board.
Michele Ashby, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to the Treasury Metals Board
I am excited to join the Treasury Metals Board and looking forward to the journey. This Board appointment is the 97th for ACE Candidates.
I am excited to join the Treasury Metals Board and looking forward to the journey. This Board appointment is the 97th for ACE Candidates.
FOR RELEASE: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Michele Ashby, CDI.D to the Treasury Metals Board
Denver, June 28, 2023: Treasury Metals Inc. (TSX: TML) (OTCQX: TSRMF) (“Treasury” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has filed with securities regulators the notice of annual general meeting of shareholders, management information circular (the “Circular”) and related documents (collectively, the “Meeting Documents”) for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company (the “Meeting”) to be held virtually on June 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time via live audio webcast online at https://web.lumiagm.com/200395339.
Jeremy Wyeth, President and CEO of the Company, commented: “As part of a Board renewal process that the Company began in 2022, we are pleased to welcome our two new director nominees, Michele Ashby and Jim Gowans, who both bring significant capital markets and mining industry experience to our Board.”
David Whittle, Chair of the Board, commented: “We are pleased to nominate Michele and Jim to the Board and look forward to their contributions in helping management drive the Goliath Gold Complex forward. ”
Learn more about Treasury Metals HERE.
About Michele:
Michele Ashby is an accomplished executive and engaged independent director,
commanding an impressive portfolio of directorial roles, independent director of now seven corporate boards since 2005, drawing from a wellspring of 30+ years' global experience in the mining and finance sectors. Mining analyst and Board Member expertise spans an array of minerals - gold, silver, copper, lithium, critical minerals, and rare earths, further enriched by involvement in green energy projects important for current shifts to EV products.
International footprint on mining boards with projects spanning Mexico, Argentina, the US, and Canada, and a diverse business portfolio reaching out to Africa, Russia's oil and gas sector, United Arab Emirates, UK, and Switzerland.
Founder and CEO of globally recognized Denver Gold Group, an international trade association for 17 years, then MINE LLC, bringing capital to resource projects globally. Currently steering ACE LLC, a platform dedicated to placing qualified women on corporate boards with 70% success rate. Recognized as one of the top 100 women in mining globally and one of the top 25 most powerful women in business in Colorado.
Congratulations Treasury Metals for electing Michele Ashby to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Michele has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Tina Morris, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed CEO to FLINTpro
Congratulations to Tina for her CEO appointment to FLINTpro. Tina's CEO appointment is the 8th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the ACE Board Certification Program in 2023.
Congratulations to Tina for her CEO appointment to FLINTpro. Tina's CEO appointment is the 8th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the ACE Board Certification Program in 2023.
FOR RELEASE - June 20, 2023
ACE LLC Announces the CEO Appointment of ACE Graduate, Tina Morris, CDI.D to FLINTpro
Fort Collins, Colorado / Canberra, Australia June 16, 2023: FLINTpro Appoints Tina Morris as New CEO to Drive Global Expansion and Enhance Environmental Measurement Transparency
FLINTpro, a world-leading climate change, and natural capital accounting software company, today announced that Tina Morris has been named as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Morris is charged with leading FLINTpro’s global expansion while delivering greater transparency and credibility of land-sector environmental measurement and greenhouse gas estimation (GGE).
With nearly 30 years of experience as a transformational leader, Morris brings a powerful mix of corporate and military backgrounds to FLINTpro. She joins FLINTpro from S&P Global Ratings where she most recently served as Chief Operating Officer, boasting a total of 20 years with the New-York based corporation. Her focus on teams, execution, and results is bolstered by seven years as a Commander in the U.S. Army and Military Police.
Earlier this month, FLINTpro announced a $9 million Series A investment to accelerate its mission to provide accurate data to support climate and nature reporting. Morris will be responsible for driving the next phase of growth, by doubling down on FLINTpro’s goal to position the company as the leading platform for land sector sustainability and GGE.
“The people, the team, and FLINTpro’s mission – bringing transparency and a credible methodology to the carbon accounting space – were the key drivers for me joining the company,” said Tina Morris, FLINTpro, CEO. “This is an exciting moment for FLINTpro to accelerate the delivery of their unique data sets and tools, powered by their world-class scientific team. Their capabilities are exceptional, and I am thrilled to join and continue to bring value and impact to the sector.”
With a wealth of expertise gained from years at the forefront of the financial sector, Morris thrives when tackling complex operational challenges while empowering and leading teams. Throughout her tenure as S&P’s Global Practice Leader for U.S. Public Finance and Global Structured Finance and Global Head of Rating Operations, she has developed effective credit, risk, and sustainable finance solutions for renowned organizations worldwide.
“I’m excited to team up with Tina to drive the product forward; she clearly understands what the different market sectors need and unique insights across various categories,” said FLINTpro Founder and former CEO, Dr. Rob Waterworth. “Her experience in global operations is going to be pivotal in delivering FLINTpro’s global expansion. She’s got the intestinal fortitude, the strength, and the ability to make decisions and drive them. She was also the right cultural fit for our team, which is extremely important to our organization.”
Waterworth will increase his focus on the science to supercharge FLINTpro’s work, alongside the product and development team. In particular, Waterworth will spearhead the development of a series of new global products that will improve the integration of spatial data and models into solutions that can be used by any organisation seeking to improve land management and reporting.
With Morris at the helm, FLINTpro is well-positioned to lead the way in bringing much-needed transparency and credibility to the natural capital and land-based accounting sector, to help organizations, financial institutions, and governments to better manage greenhouse gas emissions and enable nature-positive outcomes.
Learn more about FLINTpro HERE.
About Tina:
Tina Morris is the newly appointed CEO of FLINTpro and former Chief Operating Officer of S&P Global Ratings, responsible for leading the data, operations, in-business control and Lean management teams, as well as transformational programs such as Simplify. Most recently, Tina was Global Practice Leader for U.S. Public Finance and Global Structured Finance, and before that Global Head of Rating Operations.
Before joining S&P Global, Tina served seven years in the U.S. Army, including commanding the 25th Military Police in Hawaii. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Tina is based at FLINTpro’s US headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, and lives in the nearby city of Denver.
Congratulations FLINTpro for appointing Tina Morris as CEO. We know she will bring value to the company, board and stakeholders well.
Tina has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to ONYEN Advisory Board.
Congratulations to Natascha for her Board appointment to the ONYEN Advisory Board. Natascha's Board appointment is the 96th for ACE Graduates and Natascha's 6th Board appointment overall. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the ACE Board Certification Program in 2019.
Congratulations to Natascha for her Board appointment to the ONYEN Advisory Board. Natascha's Board appointment is the 96th for ACE Graduates and Natascha's 6th Board appointment overall. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the ACE Board Certification Program in 2019.
FOR RELEASE - June 13, 2023 - Toronto, ON
ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D to the ONYEN Advisory Board.
ONYEN pleased to announce the addition of Natascha Kiernan to the Advisory Board.
ONYEN was created by 4 ACE Graduates, Laurie Clark (current CEO), Ingrid Hibbard, Sabrina Diaz, and Ani Markova. ONYEN offers resource companies an innovative software solution to not only complete their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting obligations, but to heighten their ESG profile.
ONYEN’s automated ESG reporting solution overcomes the challenge of reporting on ESG criteria obtained from diverse locations and delivered to different parties with different interests.
The Board of Director’s Focus: Aligning to the rating agencies (e.g. ISS) to ensure their scores are in line with the company mandates and performance measurements; risks to their people and their business; governance; and ultimately, to drive shareholder value and a better bottom line.
Learn more about ONYEN HERE.
About Natascha:
Natascha Kiernan is an experienced independent director, lawyer, and strategic advisor. Ms. Kiernan received her J.D. from Columbia University and has held senior positions with several prominent international law firms, including 12 years in the New York and London offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She has 18 years experience advising governments, financial institutions, and corporations on complex, multi-billion dollar M&A and finance transactions involving mining, energy, and infrastructure assets.
Ms. Kiernan serves currently as an independent director on the boards of Green Impact Partners, Empress Royalty Corp (TSXV: EMPR), Soma Gold Corp (TSXV: Soma) and Altaley Mining Corporation (TSXV: ATLY), and as a Board Member Consultant to the BC Energy Regulator. She is the founder and principal of Bellevue Strategic Advisory, which provides advice to corporate clients on transaction structuring, risk management, and corporate governance.
Congratulations ONYEN for electing Natascha Kiernan to your advisory board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Natascha has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Christie Alexander, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to KMI International Board
Congratulations to Christie Alexander for her Board appointment to the KMI International Board. Christie's Board appointment is the 95th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program Online at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Christie Alexander for her Board appointment to the KMI International Board. Christie's Board appointment is the 95th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program Online at ACE LLC.
FOR RELEASE – May 9, 2023 -- Orlando, FL
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Christie Alexander, CDI.D to the KMI International Board.
KMI International announces the appointment of Christie Alexander, CDI.D to the KMI Board of Directors. “KMI is pleased to welcome Christie to our Board of Directors,” says CEO and Chairman of the Board John Manning. “She is a valuable addition to the board, promoting the success of KMI as we continue to grow.” Christie Alexander, Senior Vice President at CrossMarc Services, LLC, has three decades of experience as a senior commercial real estate executive. She earned her CDI.D board certification from Corporate Directors International, LLC. “It is an honor to be elected to serve such a highly respected construction consultancy group,” says Christie Alexander.
Founded in 1999, KMI International is a global program and construction management consulting firm that offers industry-leading levels of talent, resources, and experience along with the added benefit of a personal, hands-on, custom-tailored approach for each project. An employee-owned company, KMI provides robust and agile leadership to owners at every project stage. Clients turn to KMI to bring a derailed project out of trouble or to ensure a complex project is properly managed from its inception.
Learn more about KMI International HERE.
About Christie:
Christie Alexander is a commercial real estate executive providing consulting, advisory and brokerage services. Her client list includes Shell Oil Products US, Deloitte, and Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
She is a trusted and respected advisor with broad experience including acquisition and disposition strategies and due diligence and feasibility analysis in all commercial property types. Specialties include medical properties and restaurants, as well as corporate relocations.
Congratulations KMI International for electing Christie Alexander to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Christie has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Pattie Money, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to Halcyon Board
Congratulations to Pattie Money for her Board appointment to the Halcyon Board. Pattie's Board appointment is the 94th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program Online at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Pattie Money for her Board appointment to the Halcyon Board. Pattie's Board appointment is the 94th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program Online at ACE LLC.
FOR RELEASE – May 5, 2023 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Pattie Money, CDI.D to the Halcyon Board.
Halcyon is lucky to have an unparalleled board of directors, whose guidance not only ensures our long term sustainability as an organization, but helps unlock increasingly exciting opportunities, partnerships, and connections that advance our work and the work of our fellows.
Learn more about Halcyon HERE.
About Pattie:
Pattie Money brings over 25 years of People leadership experience, working with executives and leaders at all organizational levels. Her business, Pinnacle Leadership, is focused on helping executive teams and leaders drive exceptional organizational performance while helping those within the organization achieve their fullest potential. She served as the interim Chief People Officer at Twilio and was the Chief People Officer at SendGrid until their successful acquisition by Twilio. At SendGrid, she was responsible for building and implementing the People strategies and programs required to support ambitious growth, including a successful IPO, while preserving and enhancing an award winning culture. Prior to joining SendGrid, Pattie served as Chief People Officer at TubeMogul, a publicly traded global ad tech company in the Bay area and Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Mercury Payment Systems, a payment technology company. Prior to Mercury, she led the People function for Monotype, a publicly traded font and font technology company headquartered in Boston, leading through multiple stages of growth including a successful IPO and global expansion. Pattie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from University of Memphis and a Master of Science in Human Resource Development Degree from Villanova University.
Congratulations Halcyon for electing Pattie Money to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Pattie has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Pia Gunn, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to Gunn Agri Board
Congratulations to Pia Gunn for her Board appointment to the Gunn Agri Board. Pia's Board appointment is the 93rd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program Online at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Pia Gunn for her Board appointment to the Gunn Agri Board. Pia's Board appointment is the 93rd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program Online at ACE LLC.
FOR RELEASE – April 11, 2023 -- Toronto, ON
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Pia Gunn, CDI.D to the Gunn Agri Board.
Gunn Agri is an agricultural asset management firm with over $500M in assets under management. Gunn Agri has a track record of success in deploying capital across numerous agricultural platforms throughout Australia. Pia joins the Board chaired by Jim Sutcliffe, former Sunlife Financial Chair, and members from several large institutional investors. Pia will be allocating time and resources broadly, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the Board’s ESG focus.
Learn more about Gunn Agri HERE.
About Pia:
Pia Gunn is a trusted advisor and founder of Northern Road, which specializes in risk, ESG and due diligence. She has an extensive career in resources working for global companies in risk, ESG and sustainability. Prior to establishing Northern Road, Pia was an accomplished senior executive of 13 companies (both public and private) spanning three continents, including but not limited to Rincon Lithium Resources (since acquired by Rio Tinto for $1.15B), Enirgi Group Corporation, and LeadFx. She has seven years private equity fund experience with $3B+ AUM and was also CEO of non-profit foundation operating in 3 jurisdictions. Pia worked in 10+ countries in both the mining sector and as a military contractor and is Board certified.
Congratulations Gunn Agri for electing Pia Gunn to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Pia has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Charlotte Min-Harris, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate, Appointed President & CEO of NSO
Congratulations to Charlotte Min-Harris for your new position becoming NSO President and CEO.
Congratulations to Charlotte Min-Harris for your new position becoming NSO President and CEO.
FOR RELEASE – March 27, 2023, Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate Charlotte Min-Harris becoming NSO President and CEO:
NSO Press Release: Denver, CO
The National Service Office (NSO) for Nurse-Family Partnership ® and Child First announced today that the NSO Board of Directors has promoted Charlotte Min-Harris to President and CEO. Min-Harris has served as acting President and CEO since July and was previously chief operating officer.
In addition, the NSO Board of Directors promoted new leadership in February. Paurvi Bhatt, global healthcare executive, was named chair of the board. Richard Ostuw, community leader, was named vice chair of the board. David Kass, Vice President of government affairs and legal resources at the Council on Foundations, was named chair of the governance committee. They join Todd Wenner, executive Vice President of capital markets and investor relations at Vison and Beyond Capital, as finance chair.
“We are proud of the impact of the National Service Office and the scale achieved by Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First. On behalf of the board, we thank recent chair of the board, Christian Soura, for his years of leadership to elevate the National Service Office during the pandemic and his tireless efforts to champion innovation and meet the changing needs of families,” said Paurvi Bhatt, chair of the board. “Now more than ever, we need to deliver even greater impact for the communities we serve. We are thrilled to announce Charlotte as President and CEO and are redoubling our commitment to work together with stakeholders and as a board to advance the mission of the National Service Office to serve more families.”
At the National Service Office, Min-Harris’s leadership has strengthened the strategic direction, alignment, culture and planning for the organization. As President and CEO, Min-Harris will continue to lead Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First to advance the organization’s mission to serve more families and achieve successful outcomes. In addition, she will oversee operational excellence and innovative strategies and build public and private support to grow the National Service Office’s capacity to impact communities. Min-Harris will build a culture of trust and advance diversity, equity and inclusion with external stakeholders as well as within the National Service Office.
“I am deeply honored to serve in this role and lead the National Service Office to partner with more communities and local organizations across the country,” said Min-Harris. “This is a pivotal time for our organization to remain focused on health equity and support our network to serve more families and achieve long-lasting impact.”
Min-Harris brings over three decades of leadership, operations and strategic development experience. Before joining the National Service Office, she was the Vice President of grants operations at Daniels Fund, a $1.5 billion private charitable foundation in Denver. While there, she led an effort to grow a low-income assistance program and implement it statewide. Min-Harris also spent several years as the chief operating officer with the Colorado and Wyoming office of the American Red Cross, where she managed the execution, forecasting and analysis of a $6 million operating budget, and implemented a comprehensive performance management system.
She holds a Master of Global Studies from the University of Denver and a bachelor’s and master’s in advertising from Michigan State University. Min-Harris is a member of Chief, a private women’s network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders as well as Women Leading Healthcare of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation.
Min-Harris lives in Vermont with her husband, Mike; son, Raymond; rescue dogs, Bradley and Pan; and two guinea pigs, Coffee and Tea.
About Charlotte:
Charlotte Min-Harris is an accomplished operational leader in commercial real estate and the non-profit sector with over three decades of experience, including 11 years board experience, C-Suite experience, transactional expertise, and adjunct professor.
Charlotte closed over 16 million square feet of commercial real estate deals on five continents and achieved a run-rate savings of $3.5 million in a one-year period; secured leasing and marketing of the first Class-A, Western-style office development in St. Petersburg, Russia, that achieved a 90% occupancy rate in its first year.
As COO of the American Red Cross, she had P & L responsibility of a $6 million regional operating budget and led two significant restructuring initiatives. Charlotte currently leads grants operations at Daniels Fund, a $1.5 billion private charitable foundation in Denver.
Charlotte has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to Green Impact Partners Board
Congratulations to Natascha Kiernan for her Board appointment to the Green Impact Partners Board. Natascha's Board appointment is the 92nd for ACE Graduates.
Congratulations to Natascha Kiernan for her Board appointment to the Green Impact Partners Board. Natascha's Board appointment is the 92nd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
FOR RELEASE – March 9, 2023 -- Calgary, AL
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Natascha Kiernan, J.D, CDI.D to the Green Impact Partners Board.
From Green Impact Partners, the Company Press Release:
Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – March 3, 2023) – Green Impact Partners (TSXV: GIP) (“GIP” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Natascha Kiernan to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Ms. Kiernan brings a wealth of experience in both the public and private sector across a range of disciplines including corporate governance, project finance and development, tax equity financings, environmental, social and governance (“ESG”), commercial contracts, and joint ventures.
Natascha has held senior positions with several major international law firms, including approximately 12 years in the New York and London offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She has represented international governments, multilateral institutions, commercial lenders, and major corporations in numerous multi-billion dollar energy projects, including some of the world’s largest and most complex LNG projects. Natascha has worked across six continents and has experience representing sovereign governments in the development of energy-related policies and in their international treaty negotiations.
“I’m very pleased to welcome Natascha to our Board and look forward to her contributions as we continue to execute our growth strategy,” said Jesse Douglas, Chief Executive Officer. “I know we’ll benefit from Natascha’s extensive knowledge and experience as we scale our organization for substantial growth, including the Future Energy Park, and execute on our development opportunities on the back of GIP finalizing its project equity process.”
“Natascha is an inspiring leader, and she brings unique experiences and valuable expertise and perspectives to drive effective board governance,” said Geeta Sankappanavar, Chair of the Board. “Natascha will make a positive impact as Green Impact Partners continues to build for the future.”
Natascha received her B.A. from the University of Victoria and her J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. She earned her ICD.D designation having completed the Director Education Program at the Institute of Corporate Directors. Ms. Kiernan also serves as an independent director on the boards of Empress Royalty, Soma Gold Corp., Altaley Mining Corporation and as a Board Member Consultant to the BC Energy Regulator. Natascha was ranked as one of the 2014 “Top 40 under 40 Rising Legal Stars in Europe” by the Financial News.
About Green Impact Partners
Green Impact Partners is focused on creating a more sustainable future and inclusive planet by developing clean energy. GIP acquires, develops, and builds RNG and clean bio-energy projects, with the intention of building, owning, and operating a portfolio of producing facilities, and participates in a wide range of zero-carbon opportunities during every stage of the project lifecycle – from idea generation through to operations. GIP has a growing portfolio of RNG and clean bio-energy projects under development, representing over $2 billion in capital expenditures over the next three years. In its pursuit of net zero earth impact, GIP is positioned to be a leading producer of decarbonizing energy in North America. GIP’s shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol GIP.
For more information about GIP and its projects, visit www.greenipi.com.
About Natascha:
Natascha Kiernan is an experienced independent director, lawyer, and strategic advisor. Ms. Kiernan received her J.D. from Columbia University and has held senior positions with several prominent international law firms, including 12 years in the New York and London offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She has 18 years experience advising governments, financial institutions, and corporations on complex, multi-billion dollar M&A and finance transactions involving mining, energy, and infrastructure assets. Ms. Kiernan serves as an independent director on the boards of Empress Royalty Corp (TSXV: EMPR), Soma Gold Corp (TSXV: Soma) and Altaley Mining Corporation (TSXV: ATLY), and as a Board Member Consultant to the BC Energy Regulator. She is the founder and principal of Bellevue Strategic Advisory, which provides advice to corporate clients on transaction structuring, risk management, and corporate governance.
Ms. Kiernan is a frequent lecturer and panel presenter on topics related to M&A, finance, and corporate governance. Ms. Kiernan volunteers as a member of the Legal Committee of Transparency International, as a Mentor in the Professional Women’s Program at Dress For Success, and as an Independent Director on the board of the Vancouver Writers’ Fest. In addition to the CDI.D designation, Ms. Kiernan holds the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designation from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and is in the process of completing the CCB.D Climate & Biodiversity Designation from Competent Boards. Ms. Kiernan was previously selected as a “Top 40 under 40” rising legal star by the Financial News.
Congratulations Green Impact Partners for electing Natascha Kiernan to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Natascha has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Lana Eagle, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to Common Good Mining Company Board
Congratulations to Lana Eagle for her appointment to the Common Good Mining Company Board. Lana's Board appointment is the 91st for ACE Graduates and her 2nd corporate board appointment.
Congratulations to Lana Eagle for her appointment to the Common Good Mining Company Board. Lana's Board appointment is the 91st for ACE Graduates and her 2nd corporate board appointment.
FOR RELEASE – March 6, 2023 -- Vancouver, BC
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Lana Eagle to the Common Good Mining Company Board.
About Common Good Mining Company:
Common Good Mining Company, (Private Co.) Vancouver, BC.
Critical minerals are the building blocks of a sustainable energy future. We need more mines as soon as possible for electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewables, but it can take an average of 13 years from discovery to production.
To meet this challenge, we are targeting smaller, economic-grade resources that the traditional mining business model overlooks. Our "tiny mines" will have lower costs, lower environmental impacts, and shorter development times.
Common Good Mining believes in doing things differently. Our team of purpose-led experts have come together to demonstrate a new approach to mining that balances returns for stakeholders, shareholders, and the environment. As a registered BC Benefit Corp, delivering positive impacts is in our company DNA. We are on a mission to develop sustainable energy metals projects in partnership with local communities, mining for the common good.
About Lana:
Lana E. Eagle is an ACE LLC Certified Board Candidate who focuses on building relationships between industry and indigenous communities, always seeking and finding a way to move forward by building respect and transparency.
Along with being the owner and senior advisor for Lana Eagle Consulting, Lana's extensive experience on being indigenous gives her knowledge and understanding on how best to move forward on projects to create opportunities for prosperity for both companies and communities. Her current work with boards include, the Association of Mineral Exploration (AME), Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) Council Member & Executive Member, and the Central City Foundation (CCF)—Director (Non-Profit).
She is also a Director of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), Director and Vice-Chair of Geoscience BC (GBC), and an Independent Director of Kodiak Copper Corp.
Congratulations Lana!
Congratulations Common Good Mining for electing Lana Eagle to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Lana has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Karlene Collier, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to 4 Separate Boards
Congratulations to Karlene Collier for her appointments since 2021, to Baltic I Acquisition Corp, TinOne Resources, Inc., VIZLA Copper Corp. and Targa Exploration Corp Boards, all Vancouver based public companies. Karlene's Board appointments are the 87th, 88th, 89th, and 90th for ACE Graduates.
Congratulations to Karlene Collier for her appointments since 2021, to Baltic I Acquisition Corp, TinOne Resources, Inc., VIZLA Copper Corp. and Targa Exploration Corp Boards, all Vancouver based public companies. Karlene's Board appointments are the 87th, 88th, 89th, and 90th for ACE Graduates.
FOR RELEASE – February 8th -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Karlene Collier to Baltic I Acquisition Corp, TinOne Resources, Inc., VIZLA Copper Corp. and Targa Exploration Corp Boards.
Karlene Collier graduated from the ACE Board Certification course and attained her certification from Corporate Directors International in the Fall of 2020. Since 2021, Ms. Collier has been appointed to four public company boards for Vancouver based corporations. They are as follows:
About Baltic I Acquisition Corp:
Baltic I Acquisition Corp. operates as a capital pool company. The Company focuses on the identification and evaluation of businesses and assets with a view to completing a qualifying transaction. Baltic I Acquisition serves customers in Canada.
About TinOne Resources, Inc. OTCQB: TORCF:
TinOne is a well-funded mining exploration company located in Vancouver, Canada, and is engaged in the acquisition and development of highly prospective and underexplored tin assets in tier 1 jurisdictions.
Backed by Inventa Capital and led by a highly motivated board and executive team, TinOne’s mission is to create shareholder value through the growth and development of our advanced resource-stage projects in Tasmania, exploration of our greenfield assets in New South Wales, and accretive M&A.
About VIZLA Copper Corp TSX-V: VCU:
Vizsla Copper controls a portfolio of promising exploration-stage copper projects, including the Woodjam, Blueberry and Carruthers Pass Projects in British Columbia, Canada.
Vizsla Copper (TSX.V: VCU), an Inventa Capital company, is a spinout of Vizsla Silver (TSX.V: VZLA) who is developing the Panuco Silver Project in Mexico.
About Targa Exploration Corp Boards:
Targa Exploration Corp. (CSE: TEX | FRA: V6Y) is a Canadian exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties with headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia. Targa is currently focused on exploring its highly prospective Opinaca and Superior lithium pegmatite projects in the Provinces of Quebec and Manitoba respectively. Additionally, the Company has optioned the Shanghai silver-gold project located in the prolific Yukon Territory.
About Karlene:
Ms. Collier is an accomplished leader with 15 years’ experience as a financial expert in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and publicly listed companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture (“TSX-V”), focused on the natural resource sector. Scaled the first publicly listed cryptocurrency company in Canada with a market cap of over $200M. Guided start-up companies from private to publicly listed entities, including leading management through the regulatory landscape. Managed private placements and brokered led financings for up to $30M. Raised $60M total capital in 2020 for portfolio of companies. Expert in overseeing business operations located both locally and internationally; leading operations in five different countries.
Congratulations Baltic I Acquisition Corp, TinOne Resources, Inc., VIZLA Copper Corp. and Targa Exploration Corp for electing Karlene Collier to your Boards. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Karlene has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Natalie Levy, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to Good Clean Love Board
Congratulations to Natalie Levy for her appointment to the Good Clean Love Board. Natalie's Board appointment is the 86th for ACE Graduates.
Congratulations to Natalie Levy for her appointment to the Good Clean Love Board. Natalie's Board appointment is the 86th for ACE Graduates.
FOR RELEASE – February 7, 2023 -- Boulder, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Natalie Levy to the Good Clean Love Board.
About Good Clean Love:
Good Clean Love, is a leading, best-selling natural sexual wellness and vaginal health brand providing a revolutionary line of science-backed, non-toxic feminine hygiene and sexual wellness products for women of all ages and stages of life. Good Clean Love prides itself on providing the most scientifically-advanced personal care and intimacy products with patented Bio-Match technology designed by leading scientists. As a Certified B Corporation, and a member of the 1% for the planet, Good Clean Love is honored to be a part of the movement of doing business is a force for good in the world.
About Natalie:
Natalie Levy is an engineer and mathematician turned Wall Street derivatives trader, growth technology investor, and business-to-business (B2B) enterprise technology sales leader. She marries a deep understanding of data, data science, and technology paired with strong interpersonal skills. She has over a decade of angel investing experience and 20 years of hands-on operational experience through revenue execution, operational, and leadership roles selling into 34 countries. She experienced returns of 5-70x across all of her growth technology investments prior to 2018. She successfully exited 2 out of 15 investments, and experienced liquidity opportunities through Series D and Series E financing rounds.
Natalie ran investment deal sourcing efforts for a San Francisco-based private equity firm where she evaluated hundreds of investment opportunities and actively participated in operational recommendations for the firm’s investment portfolio companies.
She operates as a fractional revenue executive with deep expertise in real estate, financials, and technology and serves on two private company boards today. She is seeking opportunities with public and private companies with $100M-5Bn in market capitalization.
Congratulations Good Clean Love for electing Natalie Levy to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Natalie has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Kelly Bianucci, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to GCL and VBS Boards
Congratulations to Kelly Bianuccifor her appointment to the Good Clean Love Board and the VBS Board. Kelly's Board appointments are the 84th and 85th for ACE Graduates.
Congratulations to Trace Arlaud for her appointment to the IGO Board an Australian company, a listed company on the ASX 100. This is Trace's 4th Board Appointment. Trace is also a Non-Executive Director on the boards of Seabridge Gold, Imdex Limited and Global Atomic Corporation.
FOR RELEASE – January 30th -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Kelly Bianucci to the Good Clean Love Board and the VBS Board.
About Good Clean Love:
Good Clean Love, is a leading, best-selling natural sexual wellness and vaginal health brand providing a revolutionary line of science-backed, non-toxic feminine hygiene and sexual wellness products for women of all ages and stages of life. Good Clean Love prides itself on providing the most scientifically-advanced personal care and intimacy products with patented Bio-Match technology designed by leading scientists. As a Certified B Corporation, and a member of the 1% for the planet, Good Clean Love is honored to be a part of the movement of doing business is a force for good in the world.
About Vaginal Biome Science:
Vaginal Biome Science is a pioneering biotechnology company designed to revolutionize vaginal health care through science, clinical research and development, and a commitment to non-toxic and organic ingredients. Dedicated to broadening and accelerating groundbreaking studies into the vaginal biome, pioneer new understanding of the role of the biome as a determinant of overall and vaginal health, and develop new products, solutions, and protocols for complete vaginal microbiota-based care.
About Kelly:
Kelly is an Audit Committee Chair and Qualified Financial Expert in both U.S. and International accounting practices. She is an expert in mergers and acquisitions, financial management, company transformations, and leadership transitions.
Kelly is a hands-on operating executive currently transitioning from operations to governance. She is a frequent speaker on the topics of entrepreneurial management and finance. Gubernatorial appointee. Worked in 10 countries across 5 continents. Kelly excels in times of crisis – relied upon as a “Wartime” CEO and Board Director.
Congratulations Good Clean Love and VBS for electing Kelly Bianucci to your Boards. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Kelly has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Trace Arlaud, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to IGO Board
Congratulations to Trace Arlaud for her appointment to the IGO Board an Australian company, a listed company on the ASX 100. This is Trace's 4th Board Appointment.
Congratulations to Trace Arlaud for her appointment to the IGO Board an Australian company, a listed company on the ASX 100. This is Trace's 4th Board Appointment. Trace is also a Non-Executive Director on the boards of Seabridge Gold, Imdex Limited and Global Atomic Corporation.
FOR RELEASE – January 20, 2023 -- Denver CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Trace Arlaud, CDI.D to IGO Board.
From IGO, the Company Press Release:
IGO would like to warmly welcome Trace Arlaud to its Board of Directors as a Non-executive Director.
Trace is a senior mining executive with over 28 years’ of experience in the management of mining and site operations, and large engineering projects.
Trace has particular experience in complex underground mine planning and operations and has an acute understanding of the associated safety risks. The safety, health and wellbeing of our people is a key priority for IGO, and we welcome Trace’s knowledge and expertise in this area.
IGO Limited is an ASX 100 listed company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing, and delivering products critical to clean energy. As a purpose led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, we believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically, delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation.
Through our upstream mining and downstream processing assets, IGO is enabling future-facing technologies including the electrification of transport, energy storage and renewable energy generation.
IGO owns and operates the Nova nickel-copper-cobalt operation, the Forrestania Nickel operation and the Cosmos Nickel operation - all in Western Australia. IGO is also invested in a lithium focused joint venture with our partner, Tianqi Lithium Corporation, which comprises a 51% stake in the Greenbushes Lithium Mine and 100% interest in a downstream processing refinery at Kwinana producing battery grade lithium hydroxide.
IGO is also focused on discovering the resources of the future and has an enduring commitment to investing in exploration to ensure the world has a sustainable supply of clean energy metals.
Read more about IGO HERE.
About Trace:
Trace Arlaud is a Certified Board Candidate with 28 years of International Mining Industry experience in operations, consulting and EPCM project management at Regional and Global Director levels.
With a focus in translating technical viability into strategic and financial opportunity, her work improves project and operational economics. Mining, geology, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering and project management are all areas Trace knows well.
She also advocates for financial side growth in her work. As a result, Trace created technical and project teams resulting in the award of greater than $65M in consulting and engineering fees in eight years from office conception.
Trace is a ski instructor and loves to travel in her spare time.
Congratulations IGO for electing Trace Arlaud to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Trace has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Mary Mock, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to Ethos Labs Advisory Board
Congratulations to Mary Mock for her appointment to the Ethos Labs Advisory Board. Mary's Board appointment is the 81st for ACE Graduates.
Congratulations to Mary Mock for her appointment to the Ethos Labs Advisory Board. Mary's Board appointment is the 81st for ACE Graduates.
FOR RELEASE – December 12, 2022 -- Denver, CO
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Mary Mock, CDI.D to Ethos Labs Advisory Board.
Ethos Labs is a CAP accredited, CLIA certified, high-complexity laboratory that specializes in clinical toxicology, pain biomarker testing, pharmacogenetics, serology, and COVID-19 testing. Clinical diagnostic testing helps providers screen for or monitor specific medications, conditions, infections, diseases and more.
Read more HERE.
About Mary:
Mary Tracy Mock is a strategic, results-oriented executive with more than 30 years of experience leading healthcare firms with revenues of $15M - $90M. Extensive understanding of health care delivery systems including tele-health, value based care programs, financial and clinical reporting, provider network development and contracting, benefit design and rate development, resulting in seamless member and provider engagement, driving appropriate use value (both cost and quality) enhanced delivery of health care services.
Congratulations Ethos Labs for electing Mary Mock to your Advisory Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Mary has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Uma Gopaldass, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to Cascade Energy Board
Congratulations to Uma Gopaldass for her appointment to the Cascade Energy Board. Uma’s Board appointment is the 80th for ACE Graduates.
Congratulations to Uma Gopaldass for her appointment to the Cascade Energy Board. Uma’s Board appointment is the 80th for ACE Graduates.
FOR RELEASE – December 9, 2022 -- Portland, OR
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Uma Gopaldass, CDI.D to the Cascade Energy Board.
Cascade Energy, Inc. brings unrivaled expertise to industrial energy efficiency, offering utilities and facilities novel ways to meet their sustainability, emission reduction, decarbonization and/or energy savings goals. Specializing in energy efficiency program design, training and coaching, carbon tracking and reporting, Cascade is a 100% employee-owned company, known throughout North America and Canada for high-quality work and a values-centered culture.
The journey to diversifying the Cascade Energy board has been years in the making. Since the company’s inception in 1993, the board has been internal-only, made up of the original Cascade founders. The addition of the first two independent board members brings the total number of board members to six. Furthermore, this fulfills a key 2022 corporate goal: Meaningfully diversify our Board of Directors. “We know that we will benefit greatly from the addition of independent directors. They bring very different backgrounds and perspectives, along with a wealth of experience and knowledge that will surely make us better,” says Dan Brown, CEO. “They will also guide our biggest decisions and improve our performance through their objective view of our market, our operations, and our customers.”
Read more about Cascade Energy HERE.
About Uma:
Umadevi Gopaldass is a leader in natural resources, energy, construction, manufacturing, and technology industries with 30+ years of global operating experience. She is well regarded for driving transformation of global supply chains, capital developments, and international risk governance. Uma champions diversity, inclusion, and talent engagement. She was awarded “Woman of the Year” by the National Association of Professional Women as a result of her excellence, commitment, and passion in bettering leadership.
Prior to this, Uma managed multiple global re-organizations, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings for industry-leaders, including Schlumberger, Accenture, Newmont, and Fortune 500 clients, Unilever, Deutsche Bank, and Chevron.
A native of Singapore, Uma enjoys mountain living in Colorado for the past 10 years, where she champions Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent engagement as a public speaker. She was awarded "Woman of the Year" by the National Association of Professional Women for leadership and commitment to mentoring young professionals.
Congratulations Cascade Energy Inc. for electing Uma Gopaldass to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Uma is board certified (CDI.D) by Corporate Directors International and advocates for minority representation in the Boardrooms.
Evelyn Foo, CDI.D ACE Board Candidate Appointed to Olive Resource Capital Board
Congratulations to Evelyn Foo for her appointment to the Olive Resource Capital Board. Evelyn's Board appointment is the 79th for ACE Graduates and the first graduate of the ACE Online Course to get a board position.
Congratulations to Evelyn Foo for her appointment to the Olive Resource Capital Board. Evelyn's Board appointment is the 79th for ACE Graduates and the first graduate of the ACE Online Course to get a board position.
FOR RELEASE – December 5, 2022 -- Toronto, ON
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Evelyn Foo, CDI.D to Olive Resource Capital Board.
Olive is a resource-focused merchant bank and investment company with a portfolio of publicly listed and private securities. The Company’s assets consist primarily of investments in natural resource companies in all stages of development.
Samuel Pelaez, the Company’s President, CEO, CIO and Director stated: “We are pleased to welcome Evelyn Foo to our Board of Directors. Evelyn brings over 30 years of experience in the asset management industry. Her expertise in finance, operations, and compliance is highly complementary to Olive’s Board.”
Read more HERE.
About Evelyn:
Evelyn is a “results-oriented” financial services professional with deep and broad experience in all aspects of the asset management industry specializing in operational execution, financial analysis, regulatory compliance, risk infrastructure development and analysis, securities valuation, investment product structure, merger and acquisition strategy.
Evelyn Foo, CPA, CA, has over 30 years of experience in the asset management industry specializing in operational execution, financial analysis, regulatory compliance, risk infrastructure development and analysis, securities valuation, investment product structure, and merger and acquisition strategy. Previously Evelyn was President, CFO, COO and CCO at Galileo Global Equity Advisors Inc. a boutique asset management firm. Prior to that, Evelyn held numerous senior positions at Canadian banks and independent investment fund families in Toronto. Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Toronto and is a Certified Professional Accountant of Canada and Ontario.
Congratulations Olive Resource Capital for electing Evelyn Foo to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Evelyn has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.