Mr. Hoël has been a consultant to both private and public companies. He has acted as an advisor in raising capital, preparing for Initial Public Offering (IPO’s), Reverse Mergers (RTO’s), organizing institutional and retail broker meetings primarily in Ontario, Quebec and in the United States.
His experience in marketing to institutional investors and investment advisors, combined with his management skills, has given him a broad range of expertise in the structuring and positioning of public companies to achieve optimum value for its shareholders.
Frank Candido Vice President, Director
Frank Candido is currently a principal/partner of Optimus Asset Management Inc. (“Optimus”), a Montreal based company that he co-founded in 1994. Optimus is a firm specializing in the financing/consulting of early stage and Micro Cap companies both private and public
Mr. Candido has played an extensive role in the restructuring and recapitalization of Golden Hope Mines Ltd. through his numerous contacts in the financial industry, both with institutional investors and high net worth individuals. Mr. Candido is a graduate of Concordia University and McGill University. He has successfully completed his CSC (Canadian Securities Course) and his Series 3 (United States) as a registered Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA).
James E. Tilsley, P.Eng. Chief Geologist – QP
James Tilsley whose career experience has spanned the globe has over 45 years experience as a Geologist. Mr. Tilsley has worked on exploration, development and evaluation of mineral deposits and mineral environments in North, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Indonesia and Greenland. A prolific contributor to industry journals, Mr. Tilsley’s has an impressive breadth of expertise.
Hendrik Veldhuyzen, P. Geo. Geologist, Manager Bellechasse Project
Mr. Veldhuyzen holds a M.Sc. Geology (1976) from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Since then his work as a consulting geologist has taken him across Canada, Central America and Africa giving him broad experience in mapping, sampling, deposit evaluation, and designing gold and diamond drilling programs. Mr. Veldhuyzen is a member of the Ordre des Geologues du Quebec and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
John Breedlove, M.Sc Geologist, Manager Maine Projects
John Breedlove has an M.Sc in Geology from the University of Maine where he specialized in Massive Sulfide Deposits. John has over 20 years of field experience under his belt with companies such as Chevron Resources, Boise Cascade, Aur Resources, Homestake and Kennecott Creek Mining, in locations all over the Americas and on a variety of projects. Having extensive geological knowledge, practical experience and personal contacts in Maine, John brings unparalled exploration and managerial skills to the Golden Hope Mines Ltd. team.
Peter H. Smith PhD Geologist, Director (1997)
Dr. Smith holds a B.Sc. in Geology from McGill University (1959), as well as a MSc (1962) and PhD in Geology (1966) from Northwestern University. In addition, he holds several other prestigious accreditations.
Currently, he acts as senior geological consultant to Golden Hope Mines.
He is a member of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Board of Directors
He is also President of Fancamp Exploration Ltd.
Andre Douchane, P.Eng. Mining Engineer, Director
Mr. Douchane has more than 35 years of mining industry experience at all levels. He is currently President and CEO of Starfield Resources Inc., Chairman of the Board and former President and CEO of North American Palladium Ltd., and a member of the Board of Directors of Osisko Exploration Ltd.
From 1996 to 2001 Mr. Douchane was Vice President Operations for Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation. During that time, Mr. Douchane's responsibilities included assembling and directing the team that designed, developed and managed Franco-Nevada's high grade underground gold mine and mill in Midas, Nevada. Previously, Mr. Douchane was President and CEO of Chief Consolidated Mining Co., Vice President Operations of Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation and Battle Mountain Gold, President of Battle Mountain North America and Vice President and General Manager of Round Mountain Gold Company.
Mr. Douchane holds a Baccalaureat in Mining Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and is a graduate of the Executive Business Program of the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University.
Gilles Dubuc Director (1981)
Mr. Dubuc holds a B.Comm from Sir George Williams University (1964) and was formerly a Manager of Accounting for Union Carbide.
Mr. Dubuc also has vast experience in the Retail and Hospitality industries through ownership of restaurants in both Montreal and Florida.
Ronald P. Haller, CMA Secretary (1993)
Mr. Haller is President of Fastcorp Management Ltd. providing accounting, income tax, corporate secretarial and SEDAR filing services to publicly-traded companies. He has been a member of the Society of Management Accountants in Ontario since 1989. He began his career with Golden Hope Mines Limited as a senior accountant in 1981 and was appointed Secretary of the Company in 1993. He is responsible for the Company's continuous disclosure, financial reporting and administration functions.
