190 Riverwood
Boerne, Texas 78006*
830-336-3073
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International arbitrator with proven, extensive track record in domestic and international transactions. Key strengths in handling complex matters involving multiple disciplines and decision-making. Professional expertise and experience in:

• Legal Affairs
• Transactions
• Natural Resources
• Water Rights
• Management
• Corporate Governance
• Government Relations
• Public Relations
• Environmental Affairs

PRESENT OCCUPATION - INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATOR

President, G.V. Etter L.L.C., Boerne, Texas
Providing consulting and arbitration services on a selected basis.

• Fellow The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Member North American Branch of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Member Houston International Arbitration Club
• Incorporator and President of grass roots exploration company
• Consultant to Member of the Texas Legislature, 79th Session

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

2003 – 2005
Upper Guadalupe River Authority, Kerrville, Texas
A Reclamation and Conservation District charged with stewardship of the Upper Guadalupe River.

General Manager
Responsible for all aspects of the Authority’s activities.

• Restored Authority’s reputation and fiscal integrity, while cutting taxes.
• Negotiated creative wastewater treatment agreement resulting in substantial savings.

2001 – 2002
Newmont Mining Corporation, Denver, Colorado
The world’s largest gold mining company, with significant assets on five continents.

Vice President and Executive Aide to the Chairman and CEO (2002) Responsibilities related to all aspects of the Office of the Chairman and CEO.

• Increased efficiency of the Chairman and CEO and the Executive Committee.

Vice President, External Affairs (2001 - 2002)
Directed government affairs, public relations, social development and security.

• Established and managed External Affairs Department to achieve and maintain social licenses necessary to operate in diverse domestic and international settings.
• Initiated and directed development of new corporate identity, establishing, for the first time, a consistent worldwide brand.

1993 – 2001
Battle Mountain Gold Company, Houston, Texas
An international, S&P 500 mining company listed on the NYSE and multiple international stock exchanges. Acquired by Newmont Mining Corporation in 2001.

Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (1998 - 2001)
Key business role on senior management team and responsible for legal affairs. Directed domestic government relations commencing 1998 and domestic environmental affairs commencing 1999.

• Obtained Federal legislation in less than sixty days overturning a decision of the Interior Solicitor which had resulted in the destruction of several hundred million dollars in market capitalization.
• Integrally involved with Board and the Board’s Environmental, Safety and Health Committee, Special Committee, and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
  
• Obtained water rights for $400 million dollar development project.
• Took a leading role in all aspects of $3.25 billion Battle Mountain/Newmont merger.

General Counsel and Secretary (1997 - 1998)
Managed legal affairs of the Company and member of senior management. Directed corporate budget in excess of $2M, and selected and managed additional counsel and consultants on a worldwide basis.

• Built Legal Department for merged Company, reducing budget by over forty percent.

Corporate Attorney (1993 - 1997)
Responsible for a broad variety of U.S. and international transactional and environmental matters.

• Negotiated numerous favorable domestic and foreign agreements.

1996 – 2001
Crown Butte Resources Ltd., Houston, Texas
A Toronto Stock Exchange listed company in which Battle Mountain Gold held a majority interest.

General Counsel and Secretary
Responsible for the affairs of the Company commencing December 1996.

• Successfully resolved all aspects of the controversy associated with the Company’s New World project adjacent to Yellowstone National Park, obtaining $65M from the U.S.
  • Obtained critical conservation easement from owner of bulk of New World property.
  • Caused U.S. to take conservation easement in lieu of fee title for bulk of New World property.
  • Obtained Congressional authorization for U.S. to expend $65M to purchase New World assets.
  • Negotiated Consent Decree resolving substantial environmental liabilities.
  • Obtained federal appraisal of property that exceeded mandatory threshold of $65M.
  • Managed press and public relations on this matter of national interest.

1989 – 1993
Jeppson & Lee - Van Cott, Reno, Nevada (1991-1993)
Elam, Burke and Boyd, Boise, Idaho (1990-1991)
Woodburn, Wedge and Jeppson, Reno, Nevada (1989-1990)
Private practice of natural resources law, with emphasis on transactions, water law, and public land law.

1982 – 1985
Arco, Denver, Colorado and Dallas, Texas
Member of mineral exploration team operating throughout Western U.S.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1988
J.D. Magna Cum Laude, Washburn University-School of Law

• Class Rank 1 out of 132
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Staff Member Washburn Law Journal
• 99th Percentile LSAT

1981
B.S. Geology, Colorado State University

SELECTED RECENT ACTIVITIES

• President and Director - Alamo City Football Club
• Director - Kerrville Economic Development Foundation
• Member - Plateau Regional Planning Group, Texas Water Development Board
• Chairman - National Mining Association Mining Law Task Force
• Co-Chairman - International Section, 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute
• Vice and Acting Chair – National Mining Association Government Affairs Committee
• Speaker - Peruvian National Institute of Mining, Petroleum and Energy Law