Team

Kenneth E. MacNeill has over four decades of experience in Canada’s natural resource sector. He was instrumental in advancing Star Diamond Corporation’s diamond projects, helped lead Athabasca Potash through a successful sale to BHP, and contributed as a director of Claude Resources and Skeena Resources. His track record spans financing, management, and development, making him a respected leader in Canadian mining.

W. Connor MacNeill is the Chief Financial Officer of Wescan Goldfields Inc. and represents the third generation of his family in the Canadian mining industry. Since joining Wescan in 2022, first as Head of Corporate Development and later as CFO, he has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s financial and corporate foundation. Connor holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and brings a combination of financial expertise and hands-on industry experience. His background spans capital markets and corporate development, giving him a strong foundation to help drive Wescan’s growth and create long-term value for shareholders.

Mr. Sheppard is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan (BComm) and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA). Mr. Sheppard has over 15 years of experience in the Canadian junior resource sector, with a strong background in natural resource capital markets, corporate tax and mergers and acquisitions.

Gary L. Billingsley, P.Eng., P.Geo., CPA, has nearly five decades of experience in the Canadian natural resource sector and over 30 years serving on boards of publicly listed companies. He played a key role in bringing Saskatchewan’s largest gold mine into production and in the discovery of multiple diamond-bearing kimberlites. Gary holds a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) in Geology from the University of Saskatchewan and is also a Chartered Professional Accountant, Professional Engineer, and Professional Geoscientist. He currently serves as a Director and Chief Operating Officer of Canada Energy Metals Corp., while also contributing his expertise to Wescan Goldfields and other resource ventures spanning precious metals, diamonds, and critical minerals.

Val L. Michasiw has served as an Independent Director of Wescan Goldfields Inc. since 2005 and is a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. She previously held the position of Secretary and Administrative Coordinator at Star Diamond Corp., where she supported the advancement of the Fort à la Corne diamond project until her retirement in 2025. Before that, Val worked with Claude Resources Inc. in the same capacity, bringing strong organizational and governance expertise to Saskatchewan’s mining sector.

Darren Slugoski, P.Geo., is a professional geologist with over 15 years of experience in Saskatchewan exploration, including extensive work in the La Ronge Gold Belt and the Athabasca Basin. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geology from the University of Saskatchewan and is a member in good standing with APEGS. Darren began his career with Wescan Goldfields Inc., working on the Jojay and Jasper projects. He later served as an Open Pit Geologist with Golden Band Resources Inc., contributing to production and resource expansion at the Komis, Golden Heart, and Decade deposits. He advanced to Chief Geologist with MAS Gold Corp. (now Trident Resources), leading resource development and advancement at the North Lake, Preview SW, Greywacke, and Contact Lake deposits. He currently serves as Vice President, Exploration at Stallion Uranium Corp.