Management

Michael J. Vande Guchte, P.Geo.
Position: President & CEO, Director

Michael Vande Guchte is a professional geologist with extensive experience in the mineral exploration and information technology industries. He received his Bachelors Degree in Geology from the University of Alberta in 1986 and Diploma of Technology from BCIT in 2000.  Michael spent fourteen years as a project manager and geologist working with both major and junior exploration companies focused on gold and base metal projects in Canada, USA, South and Central America.  In 2000, he entered the high tech industry, where he spent five years as System Consultant for Accenture Business Services. Michael rejoined the mineral exploration industry in 2005 to create Paragon Minerals Corporation and has been the President and CEO since the company's incorporation in 2006. 

 
William J. Cavalluzzo
Position: Vice-President Investor Relations

Bill Cavalluzzo, B.A., Vice-President Investor Relations received his Bachelor of Arts degree (Geography) from Pennsylvania State University in 1969. He has over 30 years of experience in mineral land management and investor relations in the mineral industry with both major mining companies and junior exploration companies. Mr. Cavalluzzo also provides investor relations services for Rubicon Minerals Corporation. Prior to joining Rubicon, Bill was the Manager-Investor Relations with Pangea Goldfields Limited, which was acquired by Barrick Gold Corporation in June 2000.

 
Tom R. Wilson, CA
Position: Chief Financial Officer

Tom Wilson is a Chartered Accountant and founding partner of CWA Consulting Inc., a professional services firm that provides contract accounting, tax and internal control consulting services to both public and private companies. He has over 28 years of corporate experience in the areas of financial management with an emphasis on corporate governance, government and securities compliance. Tom has in-depth knowledge and experience in corporate restructuring and financings and coordinates activities for a variety of government programs. His experience extends throughout the mining, forestry, technology and public education sectors, and with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

 
David A. Copeland, M.Sc, P.Geo.
Position: Exploration Manager

David Copeland received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Geology from the University of New Brunswick in 1995 and 1999. David has over 11 years of base and precious metal and diamond exploration experience with junior exploration companies in Canada and Western Australia. In 2003, David started as Exploration Manager (Newfoundland) for Rubicon Minerals Corporation and he is now based in Newfoundland as Exploration Manager for Paragon Minerals Corporation.