People: Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD.O)

RGLD.O on Nasdaq

43.70USD
9 Feb 2010
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Dempsey, Stanley 70 2009 Chairman of the Board
Jensen, Tony 47 2006 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Wenger, Stefan 36 2007 Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
Zisch, William 52 2009 Vice President - Operations
Kirchhoff, Bruce 50 2007 Vice President, General Counsel
Gross, Karen 55 1994 Vice President, Corporate Secretary
Heissenbuttel, William 44 2007 Vice President - Corporate Development
Haase, M. Craig 66 2008 Lead Director
Stuckert, James 71 1989 Director
Howell, S. Oden 69 2008 Director
Worth, Donald 77 2007 Director
Hayes, William 64 2008 Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Dempsey, Stanley Mr. Stanley Dempsey has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the Board of Royal Gold, Inc. January 1, 2009. He served Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors from July 2006 through December 2008. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from August 1988 until June 2006. President of the Company from May 2002 until August 2003. President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company from July 1987 to July 1988. From 1983 through June 1986, Mr. Dempsey was a partner in the law firm of Arnold & Porter and a principal in Denver Mining Finance Company, a firm that provides financial, management, and advisory services to the mining industry. From 1964 through 1983, Mr. Dempsey was employed by AMAX, Inc., a international mining firm, serving in various managerial and executive capacities. Mr. Dempsey is a member of the board of directors of Taranis Resources, Inc. and is also involved in various mining-related associations. Mr. Dempsey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in geology, a J.D. from the University of Colorado and completed the Program for Management Development at the Harvard Business School. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree by the Colorado School of Mines in 2006 and received the 2007 William Lawrence Saunders Gold Medal Award from the Society of Mining Engineers.
Jensen, Tony Mr. Tony Jensen is President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Royal Gold, Inc. since July 2006. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since July 2006. President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company from August 2003 until June 2006. Mr. Jensen has over 25 years of mining industry experience, 18 with Placer Dome Inc. His corporate and operations experience were developed both in the United States and Chile where he occupied several senior management positions in mine production, corporate development and finance. Before joining the Company, he was the Mine General Manager of the Cortez Joint Venture from August 1999 to June 2003. Mr. Jensen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and a Certificate of Finance from Golden Gate University. He is a director of the Industrial Advisory Board of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, a director of the National Mining Association and a member of its finance committee.
Wenger, Stefan Mr. Stefan L. Wenger is Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer of Royal Gold, Inc. since August 2007. He is Chief Accounting Officer of the Company from April 2003 until June 2006. Mr. Wenger was with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as a manager from June 2002 until March 2003. From September 2000 until June 2002, he was a manager with Arthur Andersen LLP. Mr. Wenger has over 13 years of experience in the mining and natural resources industry working in various financial roles. Mr. Wenger is a certified public accountant. He is a member of the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Zisch, William William Zisch has been appointed as Vice President - Operations of Royal Gold Inc since March 2009. Mr. Zisch has more than 25 years experience in the mining industry. From 2003 to March 2009, he served in several senior management positions in planning, mine production and corporate development for Newmont Ghana Gold. From 2001 to 2003, he was Operations Manager, Minera Yanacocha S.R.L.-Newmont, Peru. From 1997 to 2001, he was Director, Business Development and Planning and Project Manager for Newmont Mining. Prior to his tenure at Newmont, Mr. Zisch spent 16 years with FMC Company where he held several positions in operations and strategic sourcing. He is a member of the board of directors of the Nevada Mining Association and the Colorado Mining Association. Mr. Zisch holds a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
Kirchhoff, Bruce Mr. Bruce C. Kirchhoff is Vice President and General Counsel of Royal Gold, Inc. since February 2007. Mr. Kirchhoff has over 20 years experience representing hardrock and industrial minerals mining companies, as well as mineral exploration and development clients. From January 2004 through January 2007, Mr. Kirchhoff was a partner with the law firm Carver Kirchhoff Schwarz McNab & Bailey, LLC. From January 2003 to December 2003, Mr. Kirchhoff was a partner with the law firm Carver & Kirchhoff, LLC, and from April 1996 through December 2002, Mr. Kirchhoff was a partner in the law firm Alfers & Carver, LLC. Prior to private practice, Mr. Kirchhoff was a senior attorney with Cyprus Amax Minerals Company from June 1986 through March 1996. Mr. Kirchhoff holds a J.D. from the University of Denver, a Master of Science in Mineral Economics from the Colorado School of Mines, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado College.
Gross, Karen Ms. Karen P. Gross is Vice President, Corporate Secretary of Royal Gold, Inc. She is Vice President of the Company since June 1994 and Corporate Secretary since 1989. From 1987 until 1989, Ms. Gross was the Assistant Secretary to the Company. Ms. Gross is in charge of investor relations, public relations and ensuring the Company's compliance with various corporate governance standards. Ms. Gross is involved with the National Investor Relations Institute, The Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals, and is a director of the Denver Gold Group, a mining-related association. Ms. Gross holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado-Denver.
Heissenbuttel, William Mr. William Heissenbuttel is Vice President of Corporate Development of Royal Gold, Inc. since February 2007. Manager of Corporate Development from April 2006 through January 2007. Mr. Heissenbuttel brings more than 20 years of corporate finance experience with thirteen of those years in project and corporate finance in the metals and mining industry. Mr. Heissenbuttel served as Senior Vice President from February 2000 to April 2006 and Vice President from 1999 to 2000 at N M Rothschild & Sons (Denver) Inc. From 1994 to 1999, he served as Vice President and then as Group Vice President at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. From 1987 to 1994, he was a Senior Credit Analyst and an Associate at Chemical Bank Manufacturers Hanover. Mr. Heissenbuttel holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in finance from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics from Northwestern University.
Haase, M. Craig Mr. M. Craig Haase is Lead Director of Royal Gold, Inc. He is Retired mining executive. Mr. Haase Retired mining executive. Mr. Haase served as Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation, a publicly-traded precious metals royalty company for more than 15 years prior to its merger with Newmont Mining Corporation in 2002. He served as a director of Newmont from March 2002 until he retired in May 2003. He served in a similar capacity at Euro-Nevada Mining Corporation from 1987 to 1999 when Euro-Nevada merged with Franco-Nevada. Mr. Haase was also Chairman and CEO for Gold Marketing Corporation of America, Inc., a physical gold export company, from 1994 to 2002. He was engaged in private law practice from 1971 to 1990. Mr. Haase holds a J.D. from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology from Northwestern University.
Stuckert, James Mr. James W. Stuckert is Director of Royal Gold, Inc. He is Senior Executive of Hilliard, Lyons, Inc., since 2004, a full service financial asset management firm. Mr. Stuckert joined Hilliard, Lyons in 1962 and served in several capacities including Chief Executive Officer prior to being named Chairman in December 1995. He served as Chairman from December 1995 to December 2003. Mr. Stuckert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky.
Howell, S. Oden Mr. S. Oden Howell, Jr. is Director of Royal Gold, Inc. He is President of Howell & Howell Contractors, Inc., a renovation contractor, and industrial and commercial painting contractor, since 1988. Owner of Kessinger Service Industries, LLC, an industrial coatings contractor firm. Secretary/Treasurer of LCM Constructors, Inc., a general construction company, and Secretary/Treasurer of SemperFi Constructors, LLC, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. From 1972 until 1988, Mr. Howell was Secretary/Treasurer of Howell & Howell, Inc., an industrial and commercial painting contractor firm. Mr. Howell is a director of Keller Manufacturing Company and Paragon Door Designs, Inc. Mr. Howell attended the University of Louisville.
Worth, Donald Mr. Donald Worth is Director of Royal Gold, Inc. He is Retired. Mr. Worth is a director of Sentry Select Capital Inc., Cornerstone Capital Resources, Inc., and Tiomin Resources Inc. He is also a trustee of Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Income Fund. Mr. Worth has been involved in the mining industry since 1949. He formerly was a mining specialist and a Vice President of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada) from July 1984 to August 1997, when he retired. He is involved with several professional associations both in Canada and the United States. Mr. Worth holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Mineral Economics from the University of Toronto.
Hayes, William Mr. William Hayes is Director of Royal Gold, Inc. Mr. Hayes is Retired mining executive. Mr. Hayes served in various management positions with Placer Dome, Inc. from 1988 to 2006. He was Executive Vice President for Project Development and Corporate Affairs from 2004 to 2006. From 2000 to 2004, he served as Executive Vice President for USA and Latin America, and from 1994 to 1999 as Executive Vice President for Latin America. From 1991 to 1994, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Mantos de Ore, Chile, at the La Coipa mine, and was Chief Financial Officer from 1988 to 1991. Mr. Hayes also served as Vice President and Treasurer of Placer Dome from 1991 to 1994. From 1972 to 1987, Mr. Hayes served in various financial positions with Exxon Corporation. Mr. Hayes is Chairman and director of Tethyan Copper Company, a copper mining and exploration business focused in the South Asian region and a director of Antofogasta Minerals and Antofogasta PLC, each a copper mining company focused on operations in Chile. Mr. Hayes holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of San Francisco.

Basic Compensation

Name Fiscal Year Total
Dempsey, Stanley 637,104
Jensen, Tony 991,641
Wenger, Stefan 545,471
Zisch, William --
Kirchhoff, Bruce 406,037
Gross, Karen 539,468
Heissenbuttel, William 412,321
Haase, M. Craig --
Stuckert, James --
Howell, S. Oden --
Worth, Donald --
Hayes, William --
As Of 29 Jun 2009

Options Compensation

Name Options Value
Dempsey, Stanley 97,690 815,017
Jensen, Tony 100,000 1,081,700
Wenger, Stefan 31,646 346,534
Zisch, William 0 0
Kirchhoff, Bruce 0 0
Gross, Karen 128,200 2,078,710
Heissenbuttel, William 0 0
Haase, M. Craig 0 0
Stuckert, James 0 0
Howell, S. Oden 0 0
Worth, Donald 0 0
Hayes, William 0 0

Insider Trading

Name Shares Traded Price
DEMPSEY STANLEY 6,000 $48.35
DEMPSEY STANLEY 10,000 $49.30
DEMPSEY STANLEY 57,400 $0.00
DEMPSEY STANLEY 57,400 $0.00
GOTH JOHN W 5,000 $18.75
GOTH JOHN W 5,000 $46.71
WENGER STEFAN 1,683 $48.89
HEISSENBUTTEL WILLIAM HOLMES 732 $48.89
JENSEN TONY A 1,515 $48.89
DEMPSEY STANLEY 6,122 $48.89
KIRCHHOFF BRUCE CHRISTOPHER 727 $48.89
JENSEN TONY A 1,687 $48.89
WENGER STEFAN 3,333 $48.89
JENSEN TONY A 2,029 $48.89
WENGER STEFAN 1,875 $0.00
HEISSENBUTTEL WILLIAM HOLMES 1,875 $0.00
JENSEN TONY A 3,750 $0.00
KIRCHHOFF BRUCE CHRISTOPHER 1,875 $0.00
DEMPSEY STANLEY 6,000 $51.35
DEMPSEY STANLEY 10,000 $51.02
HOWELL SOLOMON ODEN JR 3,000 $0.00
ZISCH WILLIAM M 7,500 $0.00
HAASE M CRAIG 2,000 $0.00
STUCKERT JAMES W 2,000 $0.00
JENSEN TONY A 3,000 $0.00
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