Lex Smith, President / Director
Mr. Smith holds a BA in political science from Drake University, an associate degree in business systems management and an associate degree in paralegal studies. Additionally, for the last 15 years, he has been a business consultant and project manager in the United States for the Lehman, Lee & Xu Law Firm in Beijing, China, and has served as a consultant to the Firm’s Mining Law Department for the past 2 years. Mr. Smith entered the mining business in 1993 as the field manager and owner of multiple mining claims in Montana In addition to his positions with Shoshone, Mr. Smith also currently serves as an officer and director of several other Idaho mining companies.
Mr. Smith served as the President and Director of the Silver Valley Mining Association from its inception in 2003 until 2009, and currently serves as Vice-President and Director of Natural Resources Education Outreach (NREO),an Idaho non-profit corporation. Mr. Smith was a founder of both organizations.
Mr. Smith holds a BA in political science from Drake University, an associate degree in business systems management and an associate degree in paralegal studies. Additionally, for the last 15 years, he has been a business consultant and project manager in the United States for the Lehman, Lee & Xu Law Firm in Beijing, China, and has served as a consultant to the Firm’s Mining Law Department for the past 2 years. Mr. Smith entered the mining business in 1993 as the field manager and owner of multiple mining claims in Montana In addition to his positions with Shoshone, Mr. Smith also currently serves as an officer and director of several other Idaho mining companies.
Mr. Smith served as the President and Director of the Silver Valley Mining Association from its inception in 2003 until 2009, and currently serves as Vice-President and Director of Natural Resources Education Outreach (NREO),an Idaho non-profit corporation. Mr. Smith was a founder of both organizations.
Carol Stephan, Chairman of the Board and Secretary
With over 30 years of experience in the mining and timber industries, Ms. Stephan also serves as Secretary and Treasurer of several small mining companies. In addition, Ms. Stephan owns and operates businesses in Idaho. Ms. Stephan attended college in Orange County, California, where she studied business administration. For many years, Ms. Stephan has accumulated an impressive amount of knowledge gained from courses relating to mining, securities, finances, and business management. Further education includes a music background.
With over 30 years of experience in the mining and timber industries, Ms. Stephan also serves as Secretary and Treasurer of several small mining companies. In addition, Ms. Stephan owns and operates businesses in Idaho. Ms. Stephan attended college in Orange County, California, where she studied business administration. For many years, Ms. Stephan has accumulated an impressive amount of knowledge gained from courses relating to mining, securities, finances, and business management. Further education includes a music background.
Don Rolfe, Vice President / Director
Mr. Rolfe brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him. Don is a graduate of the Montana School of Mines, and a seasoned mine engineer with over 30 years of industry management experience. He has extensive experience with a variety of minerals; including silver, gold, bentonite clay, phosphate, uranium and tungsten, built during his tenure with some of the leading US mining companies, including Anaconda, Hecla, Union Carbide, Homestake, and most recently served as President, and Director of Kimberly Gold Mines, Inc.
Mr. Rolfe brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him. Don is a graduate of the Montana School of Mines, and a seasoned mine engineer with over 30 years of industry management experience. He has extensive experience with a variety of minerals; including silver, gold, bentonite clay, phosphate, uranium and tungsten, built during his tenure with some of the leading US mining companies, including Anaconda, Hecla, Union Carbide, Homestake, and most recently served as President, and Director of Kimberly Gold Mines, Inc.
Edward Lehman Vice President / Director
Is the Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu Law Firm (www.lehmanlaw.com), one of the top 3 commercial law firms in China, with offices throughout mainland China and branches in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mongolia. Based in Beijing, Mr. Lehman specializes in the legal aspects of doing business in China. He advises foreign companies on joint ventures, wholly owned subsidiaries and holding companies, technology, licensing, engineering and construction projects, and the financing of such projects, as well as the protection of intellectual property rights in transactions and projects in China, and on mining law. Among other degrees and certificates, Mr. Lehman holds a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University of Chicago. Mr. Lehman was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1986, and has been admitted to the Illinois Supreme Court; U.S. Court of International Trade; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals.
Is the Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu Law Firm (www.lehmanlaw.com), one of the top 3 commercial law firms in China, with offices throughout mainland China and branches in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mongolia. Based in Beijing, Mr. Lehman specializes in the legal aspects of doing business in China. He advises foreign companies on joint ventures, wholly owned subsidiaries and holding companies, technology, licensing, engineering and construction projects, and the financing of such projects, as well as the protection of intellectual property rights in transactions and projects in China, and on mining law. Among other degrees and certificates, Mr. Lehman holds a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University of Chicago. Mr. Lehman was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1986, and has been admitted to the Illinois Supreme Court; U.S. Court of International Trade; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals.