OUR LEADERSHIP
Co-Founders & Innovators
David H. Scriven
COFOUNDER / CEO
Mr. Scriven holds an M.S. in Mining Engineering (Engineer of Mines) from the Colorado School of Mines, earned in 1970. He is a designated Qualified Person (QP), authorized to conduct technical evaluations of mineral properties under National Instrument 43-101 standards.
With over 50 years of international experience, Mr. Scriven has worked extensively in project management, mining and geotechnical engineering, economic feasibility studies, and design and construction oversight.
He has advised financial institutions on the technical and financial aspects of mineral and energy development and has served as an Engineering Supervisor, responsible for mine design and cost estimation for large coal mining operations.
In addition, Mr. Scriven has managed reclamation projects for coal, uranium, and metal mines throughout the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, serving in roles including Project Manager, Geotechnical Engineer, and Construction Manager.
Michael D. Andrews
COFOUNDER / CRDO
Mr. Andrews founded his strategic planning firm after spending 12 years with Sears Corporation in Chicago. He has worked with a wide variety of companies and organizations, building an active network of professionals throughout North America.
He served as Director of the Small Business Development Center at Itasca Economic Development Corporation in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where he personally consulted with over 1,000 local entrepreneurs and businesses.
Mr. Andrews also served as CEO of the Minnesota Discovery Center, a 660-acre nonprofit museum complex showcasing the rich mining history of Minnesota’s Iron Range.
He has worked extensively with both startup and large-scale iron mining operations in northern Minnesota.
Jeff J. Hanson
President
Jeff Hanson serves as President of ITR Global, Inc. and brings more than 30 years of global manufacturing, engineering, and new product development experience. Throughout his career, he has focused on developing advanced manufacturing technologies, globally connected digital production systems, and automated smart factory networks that enable distributed manufacturing at scale.
Prior to joining ITR Global, Mr. Hanson served as Senior Vice President of Go-To-Market Strategies at Evolve Additive Solutions, where he was responsible for commercial strategy, market development, and accelerating adoption of next-generation additive manufacturing technologies.
Mr. Hanson previously spent more than three decades with Stratasys, Inc., helping guide the company from its startup phase through its initial public offering and subsequent growth into the world’s leading publicly traded additive manufacturing and 3D printing company. During his tenure, he held leadership positions across engineering, sales, marketing, business development, operations, and financial management, delivering advanced manufacturing solutions to global industrial customers.
Our Experienced Team
Our team is at the forefront of mineral processing innovation, blending expertise with a commitment to sustainable practices.
Loren Solberg
Advisor
29 years Minnesota State Legislature Public Relations for Mining.
Mike Erickson
Operations Manager
20 years construction project management and mine safety.
Rob Reeves
Chief Technical Officer
40 years in the mining industry. Former Professor at Colorado School of Mines.
Teri Heikkila
Office Administrator
25 years experience in accounting and office management.
Janet Borth
HR Director
30 years HR and administrative services.
Dan Colton
Legal Consultant
Corporate Attorney 20+ experience with domestic and international mining compliance.
Malcom Carter
Media & Strategy Director
Award winning film maker with works in 186 countries. Knighted in Rome Italy.
Josh Scriven
AI Advisor
24 Years experience. Chief Innovation Officer at Neudesic Corporation.