Ms. Shorter has 19 years of accumulated experience in the areas of executive leadership, financial compliance, and financial analysis for public and private companies, and has worked with companies with international operations, including Brazil, as well as in underground mining operations in Mexico. Her experience includes six years with Davidson and Company LLP, where she managed audit engagements specializing in the mining industry and 13 years as a principal with Red Fern Consulting Ltd. She has a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from the University of British Columba and is a Chartered Professional Accountant with the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.