AME BC Staff

Gavin C. Dirom

President & Chief Executive Officer

Gavin joined AME BC in late 2008. He brings over 20 years of mineral exploration and mining industry experience, with a focus on project permitting, safety, environmental management and sustainable mineral development in British Columbia. More+

   
    
 

Rick Conte

Vice President

Rick Conte joined the AME BC team as Vice President, Technical and Regulatory Affairs as of June 1, 2010. Rick was the Executive Director with Mineral Titles Branch, a part of the provincial Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, since 2002.  More+ 
   
   

Shannon Norris

Director, Member Relations and Events

Shannon first worked with AME BC on Mineral Exploration Roundup 2005 as the contract Trade Show Administrator. She returned in May 2007 and is now the Director, Member Relations and Events. More+ 
   
   

Jonathan Buchanan

Director, Communications & Public Affairs

Jonathan joined AME BC in 2005. Jonathan grew up in the mining town of Elliot Lake, Ontario, and first moved to BC to study at the University of British Columbia, graduating with a B.A. in Geography. More+ 
   
    

Jasmine Beaudin

Manager, Communications

Jasmine joined the AME BC team in December 2011 as Manager, Communications. Jasmine has been working in the mineral explorations industry since 2006 as an exploration coordinator and a project manager. More+

   
    

Simone Hill

Manager, Special Events

Simone joined the AME BC team in November 2010 as Manager, Special Events.   In 2002, Simone graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BA in English Literature and a minor in Commerce. More+ 
   
   

Roxanne Finnie

Manager, Member Relations

Roxanne is responsible for recruiting new members, retaining existing members, liaising with potential and existing members and through this collecting and considering member issues and concerns, administering the Mineral Exploration Roundup trade show and administering the membership program. More+
   
    

Tim Kim

Manager, Information Systems

Tim Kim joined AME BC in the spring of 2008. With a diploma in desktop publishing and a certificate in Business Management from BCIT, he brings with him diverse experience in the fields of IT, graphic design, customer service, and office administration. More+
   
   
 

Morgen Andoff

Coordinator, Special Events

With a varied background and six years of experience in special event planning, Morgen Andoff brings her distinctive expertise to the new role of Coordinator, Special Events. More+
   
   
   

Patricia Morrison

Accountant and Human Resources Manager

Patricia has over 20 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and office administration for various law, oil & gas, and not-for-profit organizations, and has worked with many societies, charities, and their boards providing prompt and accurate service. More+
    
    
        

Tracey Sexton

Executive Assistant / Office Administrator

Tracey joined the AME BC team in early 2010. With varied experience in administrative support, human resources, accounting, and customer service, Tracey relishes the challenge of working in a busy and active environment. More+

 
   
 

Helena Tse

Administrative Assistant

Helena joined the AME BC team in the fall 2010 as Administrative Assistant. She is responsible for greeting all members and visitors and directing them accordingly. Along with daily general office administrative tasks such as arranging couriers, transferring incoming calls, and ordering office supplies...More+