Currently CFO at Metallic Minerals Corp. (TSX.V: MMG) and Foran Mining Corporation (TSX.V: FOM), he previously held this position with SnipGold Corp. (acquired by Seabridge Gold Inc. in June 2016) and Aurcana Corporation. Mr. Thiessen spent 7 years as Vice President of Finance for TSX-listed Endeavour Financial Ltd., an advisory firm in the mining industry specializing in mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing and was part of a team that spawned industry-leading companies such as Silver Wheaton Corp., UrAsia Energy Ltd., Peak Gold Ltd. and Coastal Energy Corp. Mr. Thiessen is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada and has also held the positions of Controller with Endeavour Mining Capital Corp. and Auditor for Deloitte LLP, with a focus in the mining and financial services industries.