President of Appalachian Resources LLC and provides project generation, management and development to clients in the mining sector. Over 33 years experience in exploration in the eastern US with active projects part of Firebird Resources. In Suriname over 13 years experience. As a consultant for Alcoa, discovered the Nassau or Merian deposit current being developed by Newmont. Later as Exploration Manager for Cambior/Iamgold, increased and discovered mineral resources outside of the Rosebel concession. Has written 6 NI43-101 reports in Suriname and advise and manage projects for private investors, concession holders, junior companies and the state mining company. Established company in Serbia, Appalachian Resources Balkans DOO with a 100,000 sq km exploration rights near Bor. Currently a director of Teras Resources.Adjunct professor at University of NC and teach mineral resources of Guiana Shield for new Masters Program at University in Suriname.Formerly on the Board for Licensing Geologists in NC and remain active in ASBOG.