The Alaska Miner, Spring 2024

Chairman Ted Hawley I grew up in Alaska spending summers with my family at remote geological exploration and mining camps and winters in Anchorage. I graduated from Dimond HS in 1972 and after

Matthew Hanson Matthew Hanson has been the Geologist for Doyon Limit- ed for two years and is responsible for in-region exploration,

generating interest in Doyon properties, and negotiating lease agreements. He has over twenty years of experience in the mineral industry doing exploration, mine geology, and managing an assay prep lab. He has worked across the state of Alaska looking for gold, platinum, sil- ver as well as base metals. He was raised in the Copper River Valley in the small town of Kenny Lake. When he’s not in the office or in the field he enjoys hiking, fishing, and cooking for his family. compliance with NANA’s responsible resource development partners and to build relationships to ensure the eco- nomic stability of the NANA region for generations to come. Prior to his time at NANA, he worked for over 10 years on multiple interna- tional projects in the oil and gas in- dustry. In addition to his professional achievements, Clayton is also the Board Chair for the nonprofit Alaska Resource Education. He is actively engaged in indigenous education and development

starting a family attended Humboldt State University and obtained a BS in Environmental Resources Engineering. From 1982 through the present, I’ve worked in private consulting engineer- ing, primarily leading design and con- struction of solid waste facilities. Since 2008 I’ve been part of HDR’s environ- mental science and engineering group in Alaska.

MATTHEW HANSON

I got involved in AMA about 2008 and became Anchorage Branch Chair in 2014. I value this organization highly and am happy to serve. Vice Chair Jeanine Schmidt Jeanine Schmidt is a retired economic geologist born in Detroit. After working on farms in Ontario and evaluating prospects the SW US for Exxon Minerals, she moved to Alas- TED HAWLEY

Clayton Gooden Clayton Gooden is the Technical Director of Natural Re- sources at NANA Regional Corporation. He has been serving in this position for the past seven years. His role is to ensure

ka, working for Anaconda and Bear Creek Mining Co. before spending 30 years at the USGS Branch of Alaskan Geology. She earned a B.S. in Geology from the Univ. of Michigan, and M.S. and PhD in Ore Deposits and Exploration from Stanford University. She is cur- rently active on AMA’s State and Federal Oversight committees, previously served on the ARE Curriculum committee, as Sec./Treasurer of the SC AK chapter of the Society of Mining Engineers, on the board of Chugiak Youth Sports Associ-

CLAYTON GOODEN

JEANINE SCHMIDT

to ensure a bright future for future generations of leaders. He supports this both in his role at NANA and with ARE. In his role at NANA, Clayton focuses on building relationships and ensuring compliance with NANA's various agreements and requirements around responsible resource development. Clayton holds an MBA from Alaska Pacific University.

ation, and on various ASD committees and PTA boards. She and her mostly-retired helicopter pilot husband David Beard live in Eagle River, where she attempts to drag him in to her hobbies of hiking, berry picking, travel, and snowshoeing. Ramona Monroe As a partner at Stoel Rives LLP, Ramona represents min- ing and oil and gas companies in transactions, financing, mineral tenure issues and compliance with state and local

Enric Fernandez Enric Fernandez serves as the Permit- ting and Environmental Manager, and Interim General Manager at Donlin Gold. Originally from Barcelona, he relocated to Anchorage in 1994 to study Environ- mental Science at Alaska Pacific Univer - sity. With over 25 years of experience in Alaska's natural resource development, Enric specializes in permitting, environ- mental studies, and compliance across mining and oil and gas sectors. Enric

government requirements. She loves vis- iting her clients in the field and learning more about their operations and busi- ness. Ramona serves on the State Over- sight Committee, has previously served as a director, and was named Advocate of the Year in 2018. Ramona has two grown sons and a labradoodle named Decker. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, travel, cooking, knitting, and trying new activities (ask her about curling, glass blowing and making chocolate).

ENRIC FERNANDEZ

serves also as the Chairman of the Alaska Minerals Commis- sion. Beyond his professional endeavors, Enric's passion for environmental stewardship shines through his exploration of remote Alaskan landscapes and global travels with his wife, where he engages in birdwatching and wildlife photog- raphy.

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