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| | | James Hesketh, M.Sc.
Chief Executive Officer & President
 Mr. Hesketh's primary goal is to increase the value of Atna to its shareholders by focusing on developing positive cash flow from operations and longer term by growing the Company into a low cost mid tier gold producer. This will be accomplished by initially capitalizing on existing assets and longer term through the development of advance stage gold exploration properties or acquisition of operating sites. Mr. Hesketh has a diverse career in the mining industry, with over 30 years in positions covering mining finance, corporate business development, mine operations, mine engineering and consulting with companies including NM Rothschild & Sons (Denver) Inc., Cyprus Amax Minerals Company, Pincock, Allen & Holt, Inc., and Dresser Industries. Prior to Mr. Hesketh's current role, he was President and CEO of Canyon Resources Corporation and sat as a Director on the board of Atna Resources Ltd.
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| | | Rodney D. Gloss
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Rodney Gloss joined Atna in October of 2011 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Rod has an extensive background in the global mining and manufacturing sectors with experience in managing all aspects of accounting and finance. He is an experienced and proven leader with the analytical and financial know-how to reduce costs and grow enterprises in a profitable manner. Rod has served as Corporate Controller for Alacer Gold; VP, Chief Accounting Officer, and Corporate Controller for Intrepid Potash; and CFO, VP, Controller, and Director of Treasury for Timminco Ltd. Rod holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of California and a BS in Mathematics from Northern Arizona University. He is a CPA in the State of California.
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| | | Douglas E. Stewart
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Stewart joined Atna in August of 2011. He previously spent 14 years as Vice President of Project Development with Gold Reserve Corporation. He focused on the development of their Brisas project in Venezuela. He was responsible for overseeing feasibility studies, environmental and social assessments, engineering and construction work and off take agreements with smelter companies. Prior to his position with Gold Reserve, Mr. Stewart was employed by Pegasus Gold Inc. as General Manager of the Florida Canyon Mine in Nevada and as General Manager and Mine Manager at the Montana Tunnels Mine in Montana. Mr. Stewart has over 37 years experience in the mining industry that includes various management positions with FMC Corporation, Getty Oil Minerals Division, Consolidation Coal Company and AMAX Coal Company. Mr. Stewart has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. In addition, he is a Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado.
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| | | William Stanley, B.Sc., MBA
Vice President, Exploration
 William R. Stanley was appointed Vice President of Exploration in 2004. Bill is a mineral exploration geologist with over 30 years experience in the mining industry. While the vast majority of his exploration experience is in the western United States, he has also led international exploration efforts in Mexico, Chile, and New Zealand. Mr. Stanley has held positions with Cyprus Amax and Homestake Mining Company where he was responsible for several gold deposit discoveries, two of which were commercially viable and placed into production. Bill has served as an independent mining consultant providing services to both major and junior exploration firms. Mr. Stanley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, from Central Washington University, a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University, and is a licensed professional geologist in the State of Washington.
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| | | Kenneth G. Mann, B.Sc., Accounting
Vice President and General Manager, Briggs Mine
 Kenneth G. Mann was appointed Vice President of Atna in May of 2009. Ken has been General Manager at the Briggs Mine since operations restarted in 2008 and has over 33 years experience in the mining industry. Ken has held increasing levels of responsibility at the Briggs Mine during his 15 year tenure at the mine. Mr. Mann started his career as a mine site accountant and administrative manager and has become experienced in all facets of mine operations and maintenance. He has held various positions with Atna Resources Ltd., Canyon Resources Corporation, Echo Bay Mines Ltd., and AMAX, Inc., and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Mesa State College.
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