Board of Directors
ANDREW BOWERING
Chair of the Board
A venture capitalist with over 30 years of operational experience, Andrew has raised over $500M in value and capital for companies within the natural resources industry. He is the founder of Millennial Lithium and American Lithium Corp. and he is a director and executive advisor to Prime Mining Corp.
JOCELYN THOMPSON, J.D.
Independent Director
Over 40 years representing private and public companies, recognized for her experience in resource project permitting and environmental governance and stewardship in California and adjacent states. Former partner at Alston and Bird LLP and a member of the State Bar of California, and a member (inactive) of the State Bar of Texas.
STEVEN THOMAS
Independent Director
30+ years of international corporate finance experience. Steven is currently CFO of Mountain Province Diamonds. Previously CFO of Torex Gold, Goldcorp (Canadian Operations) and De Beers Canada Inc.
COLLETTE BROWN-RODRIGUEZ
Independent Director
20+ years of experience as a project management and program development leader focused on tribal affairs within the mining and natural resources industries. Prior to joining Avantus (formerly 8 Minute Solar Energy Corp.), Collette was Tribal Affairs Director and Lead, Environmental and Permitting with South32. She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science degree and an MBA from the University of Arizona.
ALEX TSAKUMIS
Independent Director
Mr. Tsakumis is a public markets specialist with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of mining from exploration to production. He has represented mining resource companies listed on major stock exchanges. Responsibilities have included corporate governance, communications, finance, mergers and acquisitions and maintaining strong relationships within investment banking and the institutional investment community.
Mr. Tsakumis is currently the interim Chief Executive Officer and a director of American Lithium Corp. and has previously held the position of Vice President at Prime Mining Corp., Belcarra Group, Alio Gold/Timmins Gold, and Orko Silver. He began his career as an associate with the Barrington Group, representing leading mining companies. He is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
