Patricia Madaris Vice President Finance / CFO
BS Accounting/MBA. Ms. Madaris joined Liberty Star in 2011. In May 2015, she was elected by the Board of Directors to the position of Vice President, Finance. On January 13, 2019 Patricia was elected by the Board to serve in the added office of Chief Financial Officer. Since the beginning of her tenure with Liberty Star, Patricia has successfully engaged, negotiated, and closed financings; overseen the Company’s financial reporting; and projected and planned financially for ongoing operations including development. She has previously been engaged as accounting/manager for corporations in Arizona, Florida and California for over 14 years. Ms. Madaris holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and received a Masters Business Administration in 2017, both Summa Cum Laude from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Jay Crawford Vice President Field Operations
Mr. Crawford has been a key contributor to the company’s exploration efforts since 2006. Starting with the North Pipes Project, he managed claim staking and soil sampling programs, focusing on safety and efficiency. Promoted to Field Manager in 2011 and now serving as Vice President of Field Operations, Mr. Crawford oversees the acquisition and maintenance of State and Federal claims and permits, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational continuity.
Mr. Crawford has played an important role in projects like the Red Rock Canyon Project, where he conducted sampling to confirm the presence of gold in silicified lenses. Known for his careful and consistent approach to data collection, he ensures that geochemical and biogeochemical sampling meets high standards of quality. Additionally, he provides instruction to Liberty Star personnel on effective sampling techniques.
Steve Rivera Geologist
Mr. Rivera is an experienced geologist who resides in the heart of mining of the southwestern U.S. He was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and has over twenty years of boots on the ground exploration for precious and base metals. Steve attended the University of Arizona and earned a degree in Geological Engineering. He has published professional papers with the USGS on geological districts of Arizona and has provided support for several large mining companies such as Phelps Dodge, Freeport McMoran, BHP, ASARCO, and Anglo American. Steve has metals exploration experience in the western cordillera states of the U.S., Africa, Australia, Southwest Pacific Islands, Canada, Chile, and Mexico. He is also a United States Navy veteran.
Tracy Myers Investor Relations Manager
Mrs. Myers joined Liberty Star in 2007 after working in retail management for many years. As Liberty Star’s IR rep she is the first point of contact for shareholders, media and potential investors. Additionally, she is responsible for corporate communications, social media management, and is the administrator of the Liberty Star website, LBSR.us.