Mr. Wolfin brings 23 years' experience in mining and finance to Avino's team. He learned the business from the ground up, starting as a geologist's assistant in Nevada, a metallurgist's assistant at the Avino mine in Mexico and later in a number of mining and exploration-related capacities. In the late 1980s, Mr. Wolfin worked on the floor of the Vancouver Stock Exchange and also for several brokerage houses, gaining a solid foundation in the finance side of the industry. Mr. Wolfin studied Business and Geology at Colorado State University. Since 1990, Mr. Wolfin has worked for the Resource Group of companies, including Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (President & Director), Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. (Vice-President Finance & Director), Coral Gold Resources Ltd. (President & Director), Levon Resources Ltd. (Director), Berkley Resources Inc. (Director), Mill Bay Ventures Inc. (Director), Cresval Capital Corp. (Director) and Gray Rock Resources Ltd. (Director). In his various roles with these firms, he has helped raise over C$50 million.
Lisa Sharp is a Certified General Accountant with over 15 years of senior management experience working with both private and public companies in a variety of industries. Ms. Sharp's experience encompasses financial and regulatory compliance, private placement financings and U.S. Filings. Most recently Ms. Sharp has been the Chief Financial Officer of a technology company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Mr. Baybak has been in public relations for more than 20 years and specializes in financial and market development activities.
Ms. Chin is a member of the Chartered Secretaries Canada, a Canadian Division of The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators ("ICSA"). She has more than 15 years experience in the mining and resource sectors, serving with public companies in regulatory compliance, governance, and administration of corporate affairs.
Mr. Andrews, a former Washington State Senator, provides Avino with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. He currently sits on the Board of Smith Barney Mutual Fund.
Mr. Robertson is a Certified Financial Planner. He has worked in the financial industry for the past twenty years, and presently serves on the board of several private companies as well as on the board of 5 Canadian junior gold mining companies, including Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd., Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd., Coral Gold Resources Ltd., Mill Bay Ventures Inc. and Sage Gold Inc.