Paul E. Fredericks was appointed a director of the Company on of May 17, 2006. From February 2000 through November 2006, he was also director of Nova Oil, Inc. (NVBF.OB), held positions of Vice President (2000-2002) and President (2002-2006) with Nova Oil, and served on their Governance and Nominating Committee, Audit Committee, and Compensation Committee. From January 1985 to present, he has owned and operated his own business, Mineral Logic. His company consults for mineral exploration and mining companies throughout the western hemisphere, performing GIS development and data compilation to assist with target delineation. From March 1999 to January 1991, he was Senior Geologist and a computer specialist for Western Gold Exploration and Mining Company, located in Missoula, Montana. Mr. Fredericks attended Humboldt State University where he received a BS in Geology in 1977, and the University of Texas at Austin, where he received a Masters in Geology in 1980. Mr. Fredericks resides in Missoula, Montana. |