Fred W. Brackebusch — Director
Fred is a professional mining engineer with over 25 years experience in mine development and mine management. He has a M.S. in Geological Engineering from the University of Idaho. His consulting company, Mine Systems Design, Inc., specializes in paste backfill. Fred holds two patents in the mining field and is recognized worldwide as an expert in the development of paste backfill and paste tailings systems.

Grant Brackebusch — Director
Grant is a professional mining engineer; he holds a B.S. degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Idaho. Grant supervises mine operations at NJMC.

Ivan Linscott, Ph. D. — Director
Dr. Linscott is a physicist at Stanford University. He is a Senior Research Associate for radioscience spacecraft instrument development and is Co-Investigator and Science Team Member for the New Horizons Mission to encounter the planet Pluto. Ivan has a strong interest in doing research on exploration techniques in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District.

M. Kathleen Sims — Director
Kathy is a former Idaho State Senator and a successful businesswoman. She is a former member of the State of Idaho Human Rights Commission and is active in the Idaho Republican Party. Kathy brings her extensive exprience in finance, business planning, management, and government relations to NJMC's Board.

William C. Rust — Director
Bill Rust is a metallurgical engineer with extensive experience in the Silver Valley. He worked for Asarco as Chief Metallurgist. Later he worked for CoCa mines at Grouse Creek in Central Idaho and for McCulley, Frick and Gilman, an environmental consulting firm. His last assignment was with Getchell Gold Inc. in Nevada where he was Mill Manager and Senior Metallurgist for a 3,200 ton/day gold plant. Bill is presently semi-retired and lives near Wallace. He is on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Basin Commission, representing the County Commissioners.