Commission on Mineral Resources

Mr. Nordquist is the Vice President of Drilling for Ormat Technologies, Inc., a geothermal energy developer and operator in Nevada, and worldwide. Josh has worked in the geothermal industry for over 15 years, first in business development roles including project development and regulatory and legislative affairs, then progressing to leadership roles in Ormat’s Resource Operations Group. In his current role, he oversees the company’s drilling activities supporting the exploration and development of geothermal resources worldwide.

Josh is active in the US geothermal industry, having served as a Vice President for the Geothermal Energy Associations, board member for the Geothermal Resources Council and President of the Nevada Geothermal Council. He also served on the Nevada New Energy Industry Task Force in 2016-2017.

Mr. Nordquist received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2001 and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, in 2005.

Nigel Bain graduated from the University of Otago in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science, with honors, majoring in Mineral Technology.

Nigel has worked in the US mining industry for over 35 years starting with mine engineering roles and progressing into roles in senior management. He has worked in Nevada for the last 30 years and lived in six Nevada counties. His resume features roles with mining companies ranging from some of the smallest in the industry to some of the world’s largest producers, in commodities ranging from industrial minerals to precious metals.

Looking for challenge he has joined Hycroft Mining Corporation serving as Vice President of Operations for the effort to restart the Hycroft Mine.

He has been repeatedly recognized by a number of regional and national organizations for his leadership in mine safety. But he is proudest of the USA National Mining Association’s Sentinel of Safety award. In addition to once receiving this prestigious award, Nigel has managed a number of different mines similarly nominated. In 2016 he was awarded the International Society of Mine Safety Professional’s Leadership Award for his impact on mine safety.

Over his career, Nigel has helped to develop and implement new initiatives and technologies that have worked to improve safety, productivity, and the working culture with great success. Under his leadership, a number of mines have set enviable safety, production and cost records. He is a firm believer in creating transparent, engaged cultures where safety, environmental and production goals are all met, and where all employees understand the goals of the team and support each other unselfishly.

Nigel is a past Chairman of the Nevada Mining Association and provides support to a number of community outreach and education initiatives in rural Nevada.

Mr. Robert Felder is a retired exploration geologist/mining company executive following a successful 40-year career in the mining industry. Bob started on a technical track as an exploration geologist and advanced into management and executive roles in the latter part of his career. He has been involved in the discovery and resource development of several projects in Nevada which have subsequently become mines, and through that experience has become very well versed in all aspects of mineral exploration, development, and permitting, from early-stage generative exploration to resource and reserve definition.

Bob currently serves as a consulting Technical Advisor for several companies, advising on a variety of issues from corporate strategy and business development to geology and exploration. Bob is active in the Nevada geologic community and currently serves as Chairman of the Geological Society of Nevada (GSN) Foundation and as a Vice President of the Nevada Section of The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG).

Bob received a B.S. in Geology and Mineralogy in 1979 and an M.S. in Geochemistry and Economic Geology in 1981, both from The Ohio State University, and is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) as recognized by AIPG.

Randy has been living and working in Nevada for a mining company for 15 years. Currently, Randy lives in Henderson, NV. Randy retired at the end of 2020 from Lhoist North America (LNA) after 25 years in sales. During his time with LNA, he served as a Board Member for the Nevada Mining Association. Previously, Randy was the Sales and Distribution Manager for 15 years at a chromium chemical manufacturer in Corpus Christi, Texas and was responsible for sales into South America, U.K., Japan, South Korea, Central America, and Mexico.

Stephanie Hallinan has dedicated over 25 years to Nevada’s mining industry, contributing to the responsible development and management of mineral resources across the state. Her passion for science and minerals began with earning a B.S. degree in Geological Sciences from San Diego State University, where she specialized in the study of Earth’s processes and materials. Stephanie began her career in Nevada mining by working across multiple departments, gaining firsthand experience in every phase of operations—from exploration through closure. Her career later expanded into the environmental regulatory field, where she has served in various roles with both mining and consulting companies.

She held certifications as a Certified Water Operator and in RCRA S30 Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management, HAZWOPER, and DOT compliance. Stephanie has extensive experience navigating Federal and State permitting programs and has managed multidisciplinary environmental programs encompassing air and water quality, reclamation, cultural resources, TRI reporting, and wildlife management.

Currently, Stephanie serves as the Environmental Superintendent at KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc., where she leads a diverse team responsible for maintaining environmental compliance, strategizing long range planning, and advancing sustainability initiatives. She is an active member of the Women’s Mining Coalition and the Geological Society of Nevada, and a past member of the Nevada Mining Association Education Committee, where she helped promote awareness of the essential role mining plays in local and national economies.

Stephanie continues to support positive mining initiatives and the integration of future technologies, engaging in collaborative efforts and forward-looking propositions that strengthen Nevada’s communities, environmental stewardship, and sustainable future.

Mr. Henderson has more than 30 years of management, engineering design and construction experience in the petrochemical, polymer and petroleum industries.  His work has included process design and engineering, construction management and petroleum drilling engineering for some of the world’s largest integrated oil companies.   He began his career as a drilling engineer for Amoco drilling deep gas wells in Western Oklahoma, and now travels internationally consulting for major companies in the design and construction of petrochemical plants.  He holds degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Microbiology from the University of Oklahoma, and is a registered professional petroleum engineer in both Nevada and Texas.

Bob Potts has recently retired from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development where he served as the Deputy Director for the agency. Prior to holding this position he served seven years as the agency’s Research Director.

He has served as a key advisor to multiple governors, industry, economic leaders, universities, and political and community leaders to help inform and guide their decision-making process. His work has measurably broadened and diversified Nevada’s economy.

With over 30 years of data science experience in the areas of data collection and dissemination, economic impact analysis, statistical modeling and survey research, Mr. Potts is considered a leading expert in the business, workforce and economic environment for the state of Nevada. In his senior positions, Mr. Potts oversaw the collection, analysis and reporting of business, labor, socioeconomic and performance information to aid the GOED and State leadership in the development and diversification of Nevada’s growing economy.

Before joining the GOED, Mr. Potts served as the Assistant Director for the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While there, he assisted as the university representative and consultant to the business and government communities on local, state, national and international economic trends and business climate.

Throughout his career, Mr. Potts made regular presentations on the economy and was a sought-after resource for media organizations. His work has been published in a broad range of reports, periodicals, professional papers, and academic publications.

Mr. Potts earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Montana State University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.