Jon Baird, Managing Director, is responsible for CAMESE’s administration, member services and government relations. He has more than 28 years of experience in international marketing to the mining industry and speaks English, French, Spanish, German and Swiss-German. In the course of his business career, he has visited 71 countries.
Linda Collins has been CAMESE’s Office Manager since 1987. Prior to that date, she worked in the mining supply industry for many years. Well-known to members, Linda runs all the administrative functions of the CAMESE office.
Bruce Miller, Director–Member Services, is a business executive with extensive experience in marketing and sales, engineering, finance and operations management. Bruce’s goal is to ensure that members achieve maximum benefit from the services and activities offered by CAMESE.
Spencer Ramshaw, Director–Information and Communication, assists CAMESE in reaching its goals to increase the association’s public profile and services to members within all mining supply subsectors by managing computer systems and databases, analyzing, co-ordinating publication production, communicating and advising on policy. Via special reports, Spencer further enables CAMESE’s leadership role in gaining government support for members’ promotions, operations and trading activities outside of Canada.
Maurice Bichsel, Director–International Market Development, is responsible for CAMESE’s trade shows, missions and similar projects. He has more than 25 years of experience in technical sales, marketing, product application, development projects and field customer service. Through the course of his career, Maurice has gained extensive experience in an international environment. Frequent travel abroad has also helped him develop the ability to adapt to changing working conditions and cultures spontaneously. Maurice speaks English, French, Spanish and German.
Dolores Wharton, Project Co-ordinator, is responsible for trade show logistics, ensuring that all arrangements are taken care of and deadlines met so that our exhibitors have the best possible experience. Fluent in Spanish, she also assists Maurice at selected trade shows through the year.
Bonnie Toews, Managing Editor of CAMESE’s annual Compendium and Web Site Content, is a former trade journalist and editorial director of 30 trade publications. She uses her publishing background to ensure members’ information is continually updated, professionally presented and delivered on time.
Robert Fraser, Trade Envoy to Chile and Argentina, was appointed in 2002. Bob represents CAMESE’s general interests in the two countries. He keeps CAMESE informed of mining developments and may, from time to time, work together with CAMESE on specific projects, such as foreign trade missions. Bob’s contact coordinates are: Robert Fraser, Velasquez Group, Trade Envoy, CAMESE, Casilla 300, Pirque, Chile. Phone: 011-56-2-854-9219
