Technical Specialist, SMC Region USA, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
tim.abel@sandvik.com

Tim Abel is a Technical Specialist with Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology. Tim has worked for 35 years in the industry, with 14 of those being with Sandvik. Tim started his career in Drilling and Blasting as an Explosives Specialist and has served as Lead Blaster in a previous role. Currently, he is responsible for Surface Drills Support. Tim lives in Gainesville, Georgia and loves doing anything outdoors in his free time.

Founder, Anderson 360 Solutions
dave@anderson360solutions.com

Anderson 360 Solutions is a globally recognized business providing safety training along with dealing with business risk and compliance needs. Our extensive experience affords A360 the ability to assist clients with practical real-life business solutions. Our dynamic coaching style, combined with clear-thinking and honest advice prompts businesses to explore solutions to improve on their safety, compliance needs and bottom line. With over 75 years of professional experience in all aspects of Health & Safety, DOT, as well as Human Resources, we are known as the experts in our industries. Our professionals have been responsible for all Health & Safety matters including MSHA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, ATF, HR and other regulatory agency inspections – handling hundreds of inspections per year. A360 Key Offerings: Professional Speaking Engagements - Health & Safety Training & Compliance - Active Shooter & Violent Intruder Training - DOT Training & Compliance - CPR, First Aid & AED Certifications - Sales Strategies, Leadership Development, Team Building & Accountability - Personality Assessments & Performance Optimization - Human Resource Services Our pro-active attitude on Accident Prevention and Understating People & Workplace Demands has put Anderson 360 Solutions at the top of the Industry.

Life Cycle Development Manager USA and Canada, Crushing & Screening, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
marcus.benn@sandvik.com

Marcus Benn started his career at Telsmith in 1995 as an Application Engineer. He held other positions and worked into Sales Manager for South Africa region. He left Telsmith and joined Svedale in 1998 and held various positions in Application, Services and Sales. Metso acquired Svedale in 2000 so he started a new role as their Product line Manager of Screens and Feeders division for Africa. Marcus joined Sandvik in 2002 and held various positions before he secured a Product Line Manager of Crushing and Screening position for the Africa region in 2009. He joined Sandvik Australia at the end of 2009 as the Business Line Manager for Crushing and Screening Australia and Southern Asia where he stayed for 5 years. Currently, he serves as the Lifecycle manager for USA and Canada. Marcus has been living in Derby, United Kingdom for the last year. In his free time, he plays golf and watches his football team Sheffield play.

Industrial Account Manager, Gradall Industries, Inc.
jpbridgeman@gradall.com

John Bridgeman is the industrial account manager at Gradall. He has worked 43 years in the equipment industry. John started his career in 1976 as a Construction Mechanic for the US Navy Seabees. He has held positions as a field technician for several construction equipment distributors across the country. His association with Gradall mine scalers began in 1988 while working for the Virginia Gradall distributor. In 1999 John took a position at Gradall as a field service rep. Then in 2006 he shifted to a territory manager’s position. Currently, John is responsible for all Gradall’s Industrial products which include mining, metal mill maintenance and railroad. John lives in Sperryville, Virginia. In his free time he enjoys surf fishing and playing guitar.

Director, Energy & Natural Resources, ECSI now synTerra
acampoli@synterracorp.com

Alan Campoli is the Director of Resources for synTerra’s Mining and Energy Services and also works as a Senior Consultant for Jennmar. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining and a Master’s Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and earned his Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from Virginia Tech. Alan has 30 years of engineering and sales experience focused on rock reinforcement, standing support, ground water containment, and ventilation issues. He is certified as a Professional Engineer and Mine Foreman. Alan is also recognized as Jennmar’s VP of Special Projects, Minova’s Business Development Manager, and has experience as a consulting engineer, coal miner, and U.S. Bureau of Mines researcher.

Principal Consultant, RESPEC
Peter.Christensen@respec.com

Peter Christensen is a Principal Consultant with RESPEC and holds a Mining Engineering degree from the University of Queensland. Peter has worked over 30 years in the industry. Peter started his career at the Curragh mine in Australia as a Graduate Engineer. He has lived and worked in Australia and the US, and was the senior site executive in Queensland. Mr. Christensen has extensive international experience in open-cut and underground mining. He has held senior positions with major mining companies, mining contractors, and service providers; these roles included engineering manager, operations manager, safety manager, and project manager. Mr. Christensen has experience in managing feasibility studies, new mine development, mining method and equipment selection, mine planning, cost estimation, and reserves estimation. Currently, Peter is responsible for providing leadership on projects for a range of cement, aggregates, chemical lime and industrial minerals companies in the United States, Europe and Asia. While he has extensive experience in surface and underground operations, he provides technical leadership within RESPEC on underground mine engineering. Peter lives in Denver Colorado. In his free time with his wife Joy they enjoy travelling, hiking, live music, field hockey, and lazing an afternoon away at a Colorado Rockies game. Peter is Registered Member of SME, and a member of the AusIMM, Colorado Mining Association, Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute and the Denver Coal Club for which he currently serves as president.

Production Manager of Virginia District: Richmond, Virginia
kaleb.dirico@martinmarietta.com

Kaleb is the Production Manager of the Virginia District based out of Richmond VA and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. Kaleb has worked 9 years in the industry. Kaleb started his career with Martin Marietta as an intern in 2006 and held different positions such as Foreman, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager at various other locations. Currently, he is responsible for the five Virginia Open Pit Operations and three rail yards. Kaleb lives in Midlothian, VA. In his free time he likes to hunt, work out, and metal fabrication. Kaleb is member of Associated General Contractors of Iowa (AGCI)

Area Manager for Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, North Americas and Canada
george.fensome@sandvik.com

George Fensome is an Area Manager for Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology. Mr. Fensome covers North Americas and Canada. George started work for Allis Minerals Systems Tidco Croft in 1990 as a Management Trainee, then during the Svedala years worked as UK Sales Manager, European Product Manager and in 1999 became General Manager for Europe. In 2001, George took a position with Sandvik as Product Manager for Impact Crushers with the task to design a range of VSI impactors for Sandvik. The 100 series Merlin VSI was launched in 2002. Then in 2005 the next series of Sandvik VSI’s were launched. George lives in the UK with his wife of 35 years Hilary; he is also an active member of Thornbury Rugby Club where he has played over 750 games. He also believes that football is football and not soccer.

Industrial Sales, Gradall Industries, Inc.
mfisher@gradall.com

Mike is Industrial Sales, for Gradall Industries, Inc. and attended Walsh University in N. Canton, Ohio. Mike has worked for 2 years in the underground mining equipment industry. Mike started his career in Gradall as a Sales Intern and has been around heavy equipment for 8+ years as an operator, hauler and equipment manager. Currently, he is responsible for underground mine scaling equipment. Mike lives in Dover, Ohio. In his free time, he likes to spend time with family, play music, golf, hunt and boat.

Senior Mining Engineer, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
bill.hissem@sandvik.com

Mr. William Hissem is the Senior Mining Engineer for Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology in North America.

After taking a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering at Colorado School of Mines in 1979, he worked for ASARCO, Amax Metals, and Eisenman Chemical at mine operations in the western US. His work included a full spectrum of engineering staff and field production assignments in both open pit and underground operations.

He then joined Tamrock in 1983 where his work initially focused on hydraulic top-hammer drilling and its practical applications in the US market. Since that time, Mr. Hissem has developed and implemented proprietary time-study and cost analysis software specific to drilling applications in the course of serving clients throughout North America, South America, and Western Europe.

Currently he is responsible for assisting Sandvik’s customers and clients in the mining, quarrying, and construction sectors of the industry with process and optimization solutions using the full range of rock excavation and process equipment available today.

He is an active member of the ISEE, and a member of the NSSGA. He resides in Neenah, WI - married - 2 children - 3 grandchildren - all joy.

Vice President DynoConsult with Dyno Nobel
braden.lusk@am.dynonobel.com

Dr. Braden Lusk is Vice President DynoConsult with Dyno Nobel. He received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mining Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla and is a registered Professional Engineer in Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio. Before joining Dyno Nobel in August of 2018, Dr. Lusk was Professor and Chair of Mining & Nuclear Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He has demonstrated expertise in research and teaching specialized around the area of Industrial/Mine Blasting, Mine Operations, and Blast Mitigation. He received the Mining Engineering Department Teacher of the Year Award seven times at the University of Kentucky, the ISEE president’s award in 2012, the SME Coal and Energy Division J.W. Woomer award in 2012, and the UK College of Engineering Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research in 2014. He was previously Professor and Director of Graduate studies at the University of Kentucky Mining Engineering Department as well as Director and founder of the University of Kentucky Explosives Research Team (UKERT). UKERT is a recognized Service Center at the University of Kentucky that provides research services for many interdisciplinary projects across the University and beyond. He was a co-host for the Discovery Channel series The Detonators. Dr. Lusk has experience blasting in operations including aggregate quarries, surface coal mines, underground salt mines and demolition blasting dating back to 1996. He has worked for Hutchinson Salt Company, Marston & Marston, Dykon Blasting, Cargill Salt, UMR, and UK since beginning his career as an undergraduate student. He has served on the SEE Education Board of Trustees and is currently the Vice President – Technical of ISEE. Dr. Lusk lives in Rolla, Missouri with his wife Shannon and two daughters Kendrick and Gillian. They enjoy time at the Lake of the Ozarks and boating with family.

Product Specialist, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
janne.matinaho@sandvik.com

Janne Matinaho is a Product Specialist for Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology. He holds a Master's degree in automation from Tampere University of Applied Sciences and Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from HAMK. Matinaho has worked 20 years in the industry and 13 years on underground applications. Janne started his career in Sandvik as a Service Engineer UG 2006 and has held different positions in the past such as Drillmaster, Technical Product Specialist and Technical Support Team Leader. Currently, he is responsible for bolters and Jumbos. Janne Matinaho lives in Dallas, Texas, and in his free time he plays golf and smokes meat.

Data Scientist, Dyno Nobel
patrick.oconnor@am.dynonobel.com

Patrick O’Connor is a Data Scientist at Dyno Nobel and holds both a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University as well as a B.S. in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Patrick has worked in the industry for 6 years. Patrick started his career at Dyno Nobel as a Manufacturing Quality Engineer for booster manufacturing and later moved to electronic detonators manufacturing. Prior to Dyno Nobel, Patrick was a Research Scientist studying Explosively Generated Plasma for Naval Research. Currently, Patrick is responsible for developing analytical tools for efficiency improvements and cost savings initiatives for the Initiation Systems group. His other focus is in developing machine learning techniques to study organization-wide problem sets. Patrick currently lives in Long Island, NY. In his free time, he likes to travel, experiment in photography, and read science and mystery novels.

Vice President, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, USA
paul.painter@sandvik.com

Paul Painter has served from the manufacturer and supply side of the mining and heavy construction business for over 40 years. Having worked for the Gardner-Denver, Tamrock, Driltech and Sandvik organizations, he has been involved surface and underground in metals, minerals, coal, stone production, tunneling and hydro projects domestic and global. Mr. Painter holds a BSBA degree from Regis University, Denver, Colorado. He is a member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). He presently serves on the Board of Directors for Sandvik Mining and Construction USA, LLC and the National Mining Association in Washington D.C. He also serves on the National Mining Association, Manufacturers and Services Board of Governors and the Professional Advisory Board, Mackay Mining Engineering School, University of Nevada, Reno.

Underground Projects Manager, Rogers Group, Inc.
joe.papp@rogersgroupinc.com

Joe Papp is the Underground Projects Manager, Northern Division, Rogers Group, Inc. and holds a BSc degree in Mining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. Joe has worked 38 years in the mining industry. Joe started his career as a tramp miner during summers while attending CSM at a small underground silver operation in the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 12,500 ft. Upon graduation he worked as an engineer then shift foreman at an underground gold mine in Northern Michigan. When the mine closed in 1990 he began working in underground and surface stone mines as site manager and area manager for multiple operations. Currently Joe is overseeing engineering and special projects for Rogers Group underground mines in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Joe lives in Bloomington, Indiana with his wife, Mary, of 32 years. In his limited free time he enjoys horseback riding (there are 6 horses in his family) and motorsports. Joe has been a member of the SME for 32 years.

Engineering Consultant
petrov.tp@zoho.com

Todor is an engineering consultant in the field of mine ventilation and safety and holds a PhD degree in Mining Engineering at the University of Kentucky. Todor has dedicated more then 20 years to the mining industry, spent in research, development, teaching, and consulting projects. Todor started his career in the Research Institute of the University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilsky", Sofia, Bulgaria as an Engineer Technologist and later on Assistant Professor in Mine Ventilation and Safety. Todor’s projects were related to occupational health and safety, accident risk analysis in open pit and underground mines, underground mine fires and early symptoms of spontaneous combustion (SPONCOM); underground mine ventilation of coal, metal, and non-metal mines; automated control systems; and decision support systems. His recent projects are related to the application of the computer modeling and the computational fluid dynamics for analysis and design of face ventilation systems; protective measures for communications and tracking systems subjected to catastrophic events; practical considerations for explosion barriers testing; and survivability evaluation of refuge alternatives relief valves, subjected to explosive forces. Todor lives in Lexington, KY where he continues to contribute to the success of the industrial and research projects he has the honor to be part of. In his free time, he likes to riding bicycles, mountain hiking, swimming, and reading books about ancient civilizations. Recently he is taking motorcycle riding courses to catch up with his friends. Todor is a professional member of the Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration (SME).

General Manager, Buckley Powder Company
brett.richter@buckleypowder.com

Brett is a General Manager and holds a degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Missouri – Rolla. Brett has worked 10 years in the mining industry – including the coal, metals, and aggregate industries. Brett has held several positions throughout his career, including Mine Planning, Hazardous Waste Environmental Engineer, Coal and Aggregates Production, Maintenance Foreman, Production Superintendent, Regional Safety Manager, and is now currently providing expertise in the drilling and blasting industry as a Technical Sales Representative for Buckley Powder Company. Brett currently lives in Kansas City, MO – and enjoys farming, hunting, fishing, and long distance running. Brett is currently involved in several organizations, including: Missouri Limestone Producers Association Kansas Aggregate Producers Association Kansas Sunflower Safety Council International Society of Explosives Engineers Society of Mining Engineers (SME) –Midwest Section Board Member NSSGA – Young Leaders Member Associated General Contractors American Road & Transportation Builders Association

VP - Underground, Dyno Nobel
mike.rispin@am.dynonobel.com

Mike is a Vice President of Dyno Nobel, responsible for the Underground market in the Americas. He is a graduate Mining Engineer (1985) from McGill University in Canada. Combining 12 prior years in the Explosives industry, 13 years in ground control and 10 years in a combination of underground equipment and ground control, Rispin brings 35 years of work experience in the underground domain “back” to Dyno Nobel, returning in 2019 to the industry of his first involvement. He has accumulated expertise in controlled blasting, shotcrete and other forms of ground control, and is excited to be involved again with the aggregate industry. Mike lives in Park City, UT and enjoys skiing, golf and hiking when not underground.

Buckley Powder
Chris.Searing@buckleypowder.com

Chris is a Technical Representative for Buckley Powder, and holds a B.S. in Mining Engineering and M.S. in Explosives Engineering from Missouri S&T. He has worked in the mining industry for eight years, beginning as a drill and blast engineer for a Cloud Peak Energy before moving to Buckley Powder. As a member of the underground services team, Chris has experience in the Midwestern limestone, salt, and lead industries. Chris lives in Kansas City, MO, and in his free time enjoys traveling, live music, and working on vehicles. Chris is an active member of the International Society of Explosives Engineers and current president of the Heartland Chapter ISEE.

Electronic Initiation Systems (EIS) Sales & Support, Dyno Nobel
vince.slone@am.dynonobel.com

Vince Slone works in the Electronic Initiation Systems (EIS) group for Dyno Nobel. He holds a B.S. in Mining Engineering from the University of Kentucky and M.S. in Explosives Engineering from Missouri S&T. He has worked in the mining industry for 6 years. Vince started his career at the Bingham Canyon Copper mine in Salt Lake City, Utah where he held multiple different engineering and supervisory roles. It was his interest in blasting that led him to apply and accept a job with Dyno Nobel where he has worked for the last 2 years. Currently he is responsible for product support and training for Dyno Nobel electronic initiation systems in North and South America with a majority of his time focused in the western United States. He lives in Salt Lake City, UT and in his free time enjoys reading and travelling.

Director, Key Accounts, Volvo Construction Equipment
anthony.spake@volvo.com

Tony has been with Volvo Construction Equipment for 27 years (1992). He is currently a Director in the Volvo Key Accounts team - calling primarily on customers in the Quarry, Aggregates and Industrial Minerals segments. Tony holds degrees in Economics and Business Management from North Carolina State University and his MBA from Western Carolina University. Tony has held a variety of roles with Volvo over the years including Sales Engineer, Product Manager and Business Manager. His primary focus is providing industry-leading customer support to some of the largest and most influential customers in the world. Tony and his family live in Asheville, NC. He is almost an ‘empty-nester’ but still enjoys time with his two active daughters. When he is not traveling, he enjoys being outdoors, generally biking or running on the trails with his dog Sadie.

Director - Customer Center, Sales & Operator Training, Road Institute at Volvo Construction Equipment
wade.turlington@volvo.com

Wade Turlington is the Director - Customer Center, Sales & Operator Training, Road Institute at Volvo Construction Equipment and has over twenty-five years’ experience in the construction equipment industry. He is responsible for overseeing operations of the Volvo CE North American Customer Center as well as planning, assessment, implementation, facilitation and tracking of all sales and operator training programs within Hub NA. In his current role, Wade is also responsible for demonstration, sales and feasibility studies for Volvo Advanced Operator Training Simulators in North America. Prior to this position, he worked for several large equipment manufactures where he gained experience in areas such as; manufacturing, technical support/management, technical training, sales and sales & operator training.

Life Cycle Manager, Crushing and Screening, USA, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
lance.vanhoof@sandvik.com

Lance VanHoof is the Life Cycle Manager, Crushing and Screening, USA at Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology in the US. Lance holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

He started his professional career in 2005 with a Mining Equipment OEM in a full size pilot crushing and screening test facility in Milwaukee, WI. He was involved in evaluating the performance of crushers and screens to optimize production in both mining and construction type applications.

From there, he moved into heavy equipment evaluation and repairs. He was responsible for engineering activities and project management of welding, heat treating, machining, dimensional inspection, and non-destructive testing of heavy equipment.

Lance joined Sandvik in 2012 and brought with his applications and technical expertise to support customers in the aggregates and mining industry. He works on crushing and screening equipment providing technical support, troubleshooting, and applications support for dealers and customers in the US region.

Business Line Manager - Automation and Digitalization, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
antti.vesin@sandvik.com

Antti Vesin is the Business Line Manager - Automation for Sandvik USA. Antti has a background in Consulting and Software before joining Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology in 2014. Prior to taking over the responsibility of Sandvik’s automation business in the USA, he successfully lead the multi-year OptiMine® Analytics product launch project. Outside work, Antti loves spending time on the golf course and living a busy life with his two daughters and wife in Austin, TX.

Regional Emulsion Operations and Network Manager, Dyno Nobel
david.walker@am.dynonobel.com

David Walker is the Regional Emulsion Operations and Network Manager for Dyno Nobel Americas, providing operational oversight for multiple bulk and packaged emulsion sites. David has been with Dyno Nobel since 2012 and has held various improvement and operations roles across Value Chain, Field Operations, and Manufacturing. Prior to Dyno Nobel, David spent 19 years in the automotive industry with Autoliv (airbags) and Honeywell (FRAM™, Autolite™, Prestone™, Bendix™ and Garrett™). He learned first-hand many of the Lean principles as part of a Toyota Supplier Development program while working at Autoliv where the company achieved the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence. David is a graduate of the Autoliv Production System University where he also developed coursework and instructed. He certified as a Six Sigma Master Trainer with Autoliv and as a Six Sigma Black Belt with ASQ. His primary focus since 2006 has been the implementation of Lean systems and cultural transformations with Honeywell and now Dyno Nobel. While at Honeywell, David’s responsibilities as a Honeywell Operating System (HOS) Group Leader covered 16 manufacturing locations across North and South America. He also served as a Global Best Practice Lead for Just-In-Time (JIT) methodologies. He certified as a Lean Expert with Honeywell. David received a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix with a Minor in Japanese from Utah State University. He is currently working on a Masters of Professional Studies in the Psychology of Leadership at Penn State. David lives in northern Utah with his wife of 32 years and enjoys spending time with their three grown children and 4 grandchildren.