BMBlake Morgan
President, CEO and Director
blake@westernstarresources.comExperienceBlake Morgan has over 15 years’ experience in Capital Markets, specifically in the Natural Resource and Precious Metals sector, including 10 years with Rio Tinto, BMA Metals (a subsidiary of BHP) and Santos Ltd. Mr. Morgan is a prominent Board Member in numerous publicly traded companies. Mr. Morgan has raised tens of millions of dollars in recent years for both Public and Private companies alike and has successfully taken numerous companies public in the United States, Canada, Germany and Australia.
Key QualificationsMBA in Finance, Professional designation in Securities and Investment Management. Deep network within North American mining and investment communities.
MSMonty Sutton
CFO and Director
monty@westernstarresources.comExperienceMr. Sutton brings over 35 years of extensive experience in public markets, corporate governance, senior administration, and accounting. Throughout his career, he has held key management and board positions in both private and publicly traded companies. Starting on the floor of the Vancouver Stock Exchange in 1987, Monty has built a diverse background as a Management Accountant, Investment Advisor, Equities Trader, and Insurance Specialist with a focus on resource exploration. He has also played critical roles in executive finance and corporate development, supporting large-scale capital projects and complex regulatory filings.
Key QualificationsPublic Markets, Corporate Governance, Finance, Capital Markets
DMDallas Miller
Director
dallas@westernstarresources.comExperienceDallas has been working within the international mining industry since 2010, both in Australia and in Papua New Guinea, working with BHP and Santos Ltd. Mr. Miller has a vast knowledge of the roles and responsibilities needed to take on and run a successful mining operation. Not only does he have experience on the ground from an operational standpoint, but he has also been an integral part in raising millions of dollars in capital funding for both private and public companies in recent years. Mr Miller is also a prominent member of numerous public companies.
Key QualificationsMining Operations, Capital Markets, Corporate Governance
GSGarland Scott
Director
ExperienceMr. Scott has 26 years of experience in financial services, business development and strategic consulting. He previously held senior roles with Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, where he worked with financial advisors and high-net-worth clients and delivered institutional investment solutions. He later served as Business Development and Consultant Director at SEM Wealth Management and as Chief Growth Officer of On3 Strategies.
Key QualificationsCertified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA). Degrees in Psychology and Political Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
OKOwen King
Director
owen@westernstarresources.comExperienceMr. King has more than 20 years of experience in the financial markets and management consulting fields. Mr. King worked with Mackie Research as an Investment Advisor focusing on venture capital financing. Since 2014, Mr. King has been working with public companies in business development and assisting with capital raises and IPOs. Mr. King has successfully assisted in the raising of tens of millions of dollars over the last decade.
Key QualificationsInvestment, Capital Financing
