Our Board Memebers
Ivan Andrew
-Chief Scientific Officer
Since 2000, Andrew has worked in mammalian genomics and bioinformatics. He obtained a BS in Biological Sciences from Carnegie-Mellon University and a PhD in Genetics from the University of Washington before undertaking postdoctoral research in molecular biology at MIT. Following several academic positions as an independent researcher in Drosophila genetics, he transitioned to genomics and bioinformatics as part of Mouse Genome Informatics at The Jackson Laboratory. In 2011, he relocated to the University of New Mexico, working as Training Director for FlyBase and teaching genetics and bioinformatics.
Committee memberships: Indigenous and Community Relations Committee.
William Maurer Downing
- CEO & Director
Mr. William brings 23 years of global Animal husbandry experience With over 30 years of global experience in the medical device and life science industries, William has held top leadership and C-level roles at large multinational public and private companies, as well as non-executive board roles at early stage startup ventures. With a deep domain knowledge in multiple medical clinical fields and extensive global experience, William has a proven track record in customer-focused growth, business performance improvement, and new venture creation. .
Jeffrey Walker
- Board of Directors Scientific Advisory Board
Mr. Walker is a CPA and holds an ICD.D. He has extensive experience in the exploration, development, construction and operation of precious and base metals projects in the Americas, Asia and Africa, including 15 years as a Principal, Board Director and Chief Financial Officer for the Hunter Dickinson group of companies. He began his career with Deloitte LLP as a CPA, followed by six years at Barrick Gold Corporation. Overall, Mr. Walker has served as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Board Director for over 20 public companies listed on the TSX, TSXV, NYSE American and NASDAQ. Most recently, he was the Chair of the board and interim CEO of Great Panther Mining. Mr. Walker currently serves as an a director of Torq Resources, Tier One Silver and Sombrero Resources. .
Committee memberships: Audit Committee and Nominating, Compensation and Governance Committee (Chair).
Steve David
- Independent Director
Mr. David is a former tax partner at the law firm of Thorsteinssons LLP in Vancouver. He received his B. Comm. and LL.B. degrees from the University of British Columbia and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1982. Mr. David is a specialist in corporate and international tax planning, offshore structures, representation and civil and criminal tax litigation. He has served on the board of Brett Resources, prior to it being acquired by Osisko Mining, and Cayden Resources, prior to it being acquired by Agnico Eagle Mines. Mr. David currently serves as a Director of Torq Resources and Lasalle Exploration.
Committee memberships: Audit Committee (Chair), Indigenous and Community Relations Committee and Technical, Safety and Risk Management Committee.
Michael Miller
- Independent Director
Mr. Miller, a director of Eastmain since March 2016, is an experienced mining executive with over 30 years of practice including engineering, mine operations, corporate development, projects and construction. Mr. Miller also has direct northern Canadian mining experience including operations and projects. He currently serves as a director of Velocity Minerals and 1911 Gold. Mr. Miller is a Mining Engineering graduate from Queen’s University and is a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario. He is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Committee memberships: Audit Committee, Indigenous and Community Relations Committee, Nominating, Compensation and Governance Committee and Technical, Safety and Risk Management Committee (Chair)
Saga Jones
- Independent Director
Ms. Jones, LLB has worked in Indigenous communities in government and corporate roles in the capacity of legal counsel, negotiations and governance, and as a strategic advisor, for over 20 years. Ms. Jones has been on negotiation teams that have successfully settled over $1 billion in agreements and has worked on Indigenous community engagement and negotiations to support national energy and mining projects. Ms. Jones teaches at Osgoode Hall Law School as an Adjunct Professor and supports student led negotiations focussing on consultation, Indigenous rights and reconciliation. Over the last 25 years, she has also held many non-profit board positions. Ms. Jones is Anishinaabe, a member of Curve Lake First Nation, and is currently an elected official for her community.
Committee memberships: Indigenous and Community Relations Committee (Chair) and Nominating, Compensation and Governance Committee
