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MEET THE TEAM

More Than a Vision Exploration and Production in Action

Tocvan has an established team that is in the field, driving tangible progress every day and moving our assets from prospect to production. Our progress is a direct result of on-the-ground experience and commitment.

Over 100 years combined experience

Directors & Management

Christopher Gordon

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Gordon is a seasoned corporate development and investor relations professional with over 18 years of experience in the resource sector. He has led successful market awareness and capital-raising initiatives for several exploration and development companies.

Mr. Gordon has held senior corporate development and investor relations roles with companies including Integra Gold Corp. and Integra Resources Corp., where he played a key role in supporting significant corporate growth, increased market visibility, and successful transactions. His background combines strategic communications, capital markets expertise, and a strong understanding of the mining investment landscape.

As Head of Corporate Development for Tocvan Ventures Corp., Mr. Gordon oversees investor relations, corporate communications, and strategic partnerships. His experience and capital markets insight contribute directly to advancing the Company’s gold and silver projects in Sonora, Mexico, while strengthening Tocvan’s positioning with investors and stakeholders to support continued growth.

Rodrigo Calles-Montigo

President

Mr. Calles-Montigo has been an integral part to the success of operations at the Pilar Gold-Silver Project and compliments the Board and management team with his experience and knowledge related to project development in Mexico.

Mr. Calles-Montijo has over 30 years of global mineral exploration experience, having worked with major international groups including Rio Tinto and Kennecott, as well as with SRK Consulting and as an independent consultant. His career spans a broad range of exploration stages, from early-stage target generation to advanced project evaluation and development.

He holds a Master of Science degree in Geology from the University of Sonora and is a registered Certified Professional Geologist. With extensive hands-on experience in Mexico and fluency in both Spanish and English, Mr. Calles-Montijo provides valuable technical insight, local knowledge, and operational support to the Company’s exploration and development activities.

Brodie Sutherland

Executive Chair

Mr. Sutherland is a mineral exploration geologist based in Calgary, Canada, with over 16 years of experience exploring mineral deposits across more than 20 countries. His work focuses on economic geology and advancing grassroots exploration projects through to feasibility.

Mr. Sutherland holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Alberta and has completed a Diploma Certificate in Environmental Management from the University of Calgary. Over his career, he has been involved in the exploration and evaluation of a wide range of mineral deposits globally, bringing a strong technical foundation and practical experience to project advancement.

As a founding member of Tocvan Ventures Corp., a company actively exploring in Sonora, Mexico, Mr. Sutherland has played a pivotal role in building and leading a skilled local team. His efforts have been central to revitalizing and advancing underexplored projects, with a focus on disciplined exploration, economic viability, and long-term value creation.

Yana Silina

CFO

Ms. Silina has worked in the accounting field since 2008, providing financial management services to venture capital and publicly listed companies. She brings extensive experience in corporate reporting, compliance, and financial planning across multiple industries.

A Chartered Professional Accountant, Ms. Silina holds a Diploma in Management Studies from Thompson Rivers University. She serves as a senior accountant at Do Costa Management Corp., supporting both public and private companies. Ms. Silina is currently CFO and Director of Cell MedX Corp (OTCQB: CMXC), CFO of Suthin Exploration Ltd. (TSX.V: STU), and Director of Kesselrun Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: KES).

Luis Manuel Arroyo Dominguez

Director

Mr. Arroyo is a professional Mine Engineer with over 48 years of experience across mining operations, project development, and environmental management. His expertise spans greenfield development, open-pit operations, and mine planning, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and community engagement.

Throughout his career, Mr. Arroyo has held senior roles with companies including ArcelorMittal, Luismin, SICARTSA, Peña Colorada, and Minera del Norte. He later served as Director and Principal Mine Engineer for SRK Consulting Mexico before co-founding ECT Consultants, where he provides specialized earth science services to the mining industry. A member of the Mining, Geologist and Metallurgist Association of Mexico and CIMGM, Mr. Arroyo is widely recognized for his leadership in sustainable mining practices and environmental stewardship.

Ralph Wintermantel

Director

Mr. Wintermantel has over 20 years of experience in financial markets, specializing in communications, investor relations, and capital markets strategy. He has worked extensively with publicly listed companies across Europe.

After leading communications and investor relations departments for several listed companies in Germany, Mr. Wintermantel spent approximately three years at Deutsche Bank AG, most recently as Vice President. During this time, he was internally and later externally responsible for the financial magazine db-Xpress, serving as Editor-in-Chief for 12 years. Since 2009, he has been Managing Director of VPC Group, a communications and marketing agency focused on capital markets, IPOs, and roadshows. Since summer 2022, he has continued offering these services through his own firm, WINKAP.

Darin Wagner

Special Advisor

Mr. Wagner brings over 35 years of experience in mineral exploration and corporate development, with a proven track record of building and leading successful exploration companies.

He is a recognized expert in gold systems, including those in mesothermal, epithermal, and porphyry environments. Notably, Mr. Wagner co-founded and led West Timmins Mining, which was acquired for $424 million, and Balmoral Resources, acquired for $140 million. He has also held advisory roles with prominent companies such as MAG Silver and Midnight Sun Mining, contributing to significant discoveries and value creation in the mining sector.

In his role as Special Advisor, Mr. Wagner will provide strategic guidance on exploration strategies, project development, and corporate initiatives as Tocvan advances its flagship Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project toward near-term production. His expertise aligns perfectly with the Company’s focus on epithermal gold-silver systems in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Sonora, Mexico.

Anna Ludd-Kruger

Director

Anna Ladd-Kruger serves as an Independent Director of Tocvan Ventures Corp., bringing over 25 years of executive and board leadership within the global mining industry.

She is currently Chair of the Board and Audit Chair at Integra Resources Corp., and has held senior roles with SilverCrest Metals, McEwen Mining, Excellon Resources, and Trevali Mining, where she was instrumental in executing more than US$1 billion in financings, acquisitions, and growth initiatives. Ms. Ladd-Kruger’s expertise encompasses capital markets, corporate finance, M&A, ESG governance, and operational management across Canada, Latin America, Africa, and the United States. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from the University of British Columbia, is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA), and an ICD.D-certified director.

Gregory E . Ball

Director

Gregory E. Ball is an Independent Director of Tocvan. A Chartered Professional Accountant, he joined Tocvan at its 2018 inception as Chief Financial Officer and Director, helping guide the company through its CSE listing and early growth before retiring as CFO on July 1, 2022; he remains on the Board providing guidance.

She is currently Chair of the Board and Audit Chair at Integra Resources Corp., and has held senior roles with SilverCrest Metals, McEwen Mining, Excellon Resources, and Trevali Mining, where she was instrumental in executing more than US$1 billion in financings, acquisitions, and growth initiatives. Ms. Ladd-Kruger’s expertise encompasses capital markets, corporate finance, M&A, ESG governance, and operational management across Canada, Latin America, Africa, and the United States. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from the University of British Columbia, is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA), and an ICD.D-certified director.

Onsite Operations

Yuvitza Adriana Davila Mendoza

Tocvan Junior Geologist

Ms. Davila is a Geologist from the University of Sonora who began with Tocvan as an intern and was later promoted to Junior Exploration Geologist. She supports drilling campaign oversight and manages the company’s environmental programs.

Isaac Ortega Carmona

Tocvan Project Manager

Mr. Ortega is a Geologist with over twenty years of experience in exploration, operations, and water resource management. He has worked with major mining companies including Peñasquito and Cobre del Mayo and currently serves as Project Manager for Tocvan’s Gran Pilar and El Picacho projects.

Marco Antonio Fuentes Ruiz

Tocvan GIS Specialist

Mr. Fuentes is a Geologist from the University of Sonora with over ten years of experience in mineral exploration. He specializes in data processing, GIS systems, and drone-based topography and photogrammetry, while also supporting field and drilling operations.