Our management team has a thorough understanding of the potash industry and mining operations in each of their operating regions. Further, the management team is intimately familiar with its customers and the economic environments.
Robert P. Jornayvaz III has served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Intrepid Potash since its formation in November 2007 and has served, directly or indirectly, as a manager of Intrepid Mining since its formation in January 2000. Mr. Jornayvaz is 100% owner of Intrepid Production Corporation, which owns 40% of Intrepid Mining and 100% of IPC Management LLC, one of two managers of Intrepid Mining. He also owns 50% of Intrepid Oil & Gas, LLC. He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy and holds a B.A. degree from the Plan II Honors Program at the University of Texas and has 27 years' experience in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Jornayvaz has been associated with Mr. Harvey for approximately 12 years, participating in joint property acquisition arrangements through their own companies until forming Intrepid Oil & Gas, LLC in 1996.
Hugh E. Harvey Jr
Executive Vice President of Technology and Director
Hugh E. Harvey, Jr. has served as Executive Vice President of Technology and Director of Intrepid Potash since its formation in November 2007 and has served, directly or indirectly, as a manager of Intrepid Mining since its formation in January 2000. Mr. Harvey is 100% owner of Harvey Operating and Production Company, which owns 40% of Intrepid Mining and 100% of HOPCO Management LLC, one of two managers of Intrepid Mining. He also owns 50% of Intrepid Oil & Gas, LLC. Mr. Harvey earned a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering and an M.E. in Petroleum Engineering, from the Colorado School of Mines. He has ten years' experience in the mining industry, over 24 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and a unique combination of mining, mineral processing, drilling, field operations and economic evaluation experience. Mr. Harvey has been associated with Mr. Jornayvaz for approximately 12 years, participating in joint property acquisition arrangements through their own companies until forming Intrepid Oil & Gas, LLC in 1996.
Patrick L. Avery
President and Chief Operating Officer
Patrick L. Avery has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Intrepid Potash since its formation in November 2007. He joined Intrepid Mining as Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer in April 2007 and was named Intrepid Mining's President and Chief Operating Officer in October 2007. Prior to joining Intrepid Mining, Mr. Avery served in various capacities for J.R. Simplot, a privately-held food and agribusiness company, for over ten years. Most recently, Mr. Avery led and managed all aspects of Simplot's agribusiness fertilizer and chemical business. As Senior Vice President of Mining and Manufacturing for Simplot, Mr. Avery was responsible for production, optimization, capital and project management, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma efforts. In such capacity, Mr. Avery was responsible for ten facilities, a $600 million operating budget with 5 million tons of fertilizer. Mr. Avery holds a B.A. in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Colorado, an M.S. in Engineering from Loyola, and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.
Rufus L. Moore
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales
R.L. Moore has served as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales of Intrepid Potash since its formation in November 2007. He has served as Senior Vice President of Marketing of Intrepid New Mexico since March 2005 and prior to such time, served as Vice President of Marketing of Intrepid New Mexico since March 2004. Prior to joining Intrepid New Mexico, Mr. Moore served as Vice President of Marketing for Mississippi Potash, Inc. since August 1996. Mr. Moore directed all marketing and sales activities for Mississippi Potash's potash mining and processing. Mr. Moore holds a Certified Traffic Manager Certification from the College of Advanced Traffic.
James N. Whyte
Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management
James N. Whyte has served as Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management of Intrepid Potash since its formation in November 2007. He joined Intrepid Mining as Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management in January 2004 and was named Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management in October 2007. Prior to joining Intrepid Mining, Mr. Whyte served as President of Caleb Insurance Group, Inc. since December 1998. Mr. Whyte's other previous roles included serving as a Senior Vice President for Marsh and McLennan, a global professional services and insurance brokerage firm, and a senior landman for Diamond Shamrock, an oil refining and marketing company. Mr. Whyte holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Southern Methodist University and an M.B.A. from The University of Denver.
David W. Honeyfield
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
David W. Honeyfield joined us as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in March 2008. From May 2003 to March 2008, he held various positions with St. Mary Land & Exploration Company, including Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from March 2007 to March 2008, Chief Financial Officer from May 2005 to March 2007 and Vice President - Finance, Treasurer and Secretary from May 2003 to May 2005. Prior to joining St. Mary, Mr. Honeyfield was Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Cimarex Energy Co. from September 2002 to May 2003 and Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Key Production Company, Inc., which was acquired by Cimarex in September 2002. Prior to joining Key Production Company in April 2002, Mr. Honeyfield was a senior audit manager with Arthur Andersen LLP in Denver. Mr. Honeyfield had been with Arthur Andersen since January 1991, and he served clients primarily in the mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors. Mr. Honeyfield holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado.
Rodney D. Gloss
Vice President and Controller
Rodney D. Gloss has served as Vice President and Controller of Intrepid Potash since its formation in November 2007 and has served as Intrepid Mining's Vice President and Controller since July 2004. Prior to that time, he held the positions of Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Controller of Timminco Limited, an international light metal manufacturing and mining company, since November 1998. Mr. Gloss' additional experience includes positions as the Finance Manager and Controller with Sulzer Intermedics, an international manufacturer of high-tech medical devices, and the Controller and Director of Finance with North American Chemical, a private international mining and processing company of inorganic chemicals. Mr. Gloss holds an M.B.A. in Business Administration from the Anderson School, University of California—Los Angeles and a B.S. in Math and B.S.B.A. in Business Administration from Northern Arizona University.
J. Landis Martin
Director
J. Landis Martin has served as a director of Intrepid Potash since November 2007 and a director of Intrepid Mining since June 2007. Mr. Martin is the founder of the private equity firm Platte River Ventures and has been a Managing Director since November 2005. Mr. Martin retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Titanium Metals Corporation, an integrated producer of titanium metals, where he served from 1989 until November 2005. Mr. Martin served as President and Chief Executive Officer of NL Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of titanium dioxide chemicals, from 1987 to 2003 and was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Baroid Corporation from 1990 to 1994. Mr. Martin is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Castle International Corp. and is also a director of Halliburton Company and Apartment Investment Management Company. Mr. Martin holds a B.S.B.A. in Business Administration and Economics from Northwestern University and a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law.
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