Mr. Clayton is a seasoned mining executive with over 35 years of mine operating experience and led the construction of the Escobal mine. Mr. Clayton joined Tahoe as the first Chief Operating Officer on March 30, 2010, was appointed President on March 12, 2014 and was further appointed Chief Executive Officer on August 16, 2016, serving until June 25, 2018. Prior to joining Tahoe, Mr. Clayton was Senior Vice President, Operations, and the General Manager of several underground mines for Hecla Mining Company. He also held the position of Vice President, Operations with Stillwater Mining Company and a number of engineering and operations management positions with Climax Molybdenum Company and Homestake Mining Company. Mr. Clayton earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and is a graduate of the Tuck School of Business Executive Program at Dartmouth College.