Pat Risner is an industry expert in complex mine project planning and development. He has held executive roles across the United States and Australia including Group Health Safety Environmental Officer for BHP, formerly BHP Billiton, where he had direct accountability to the company’s sustainability committee of the board of directors. As a seasoned leader, Pat brings a wealth of knowledge regarding sustainability, long-term economic development through mining, communities and Tribal relations to the Hermosa project. He holds a degree in Mining Engineering from Missouri University.