subject: George Simchuk Mining Expert And Volunteer Pilot [print this page] The mining industry has direct effects on the world economy because the operational efficiency and progress in research in this field is directly proportionally to increase in production of important natural reserves of gold, silver and so on. George Simchuk is considered to be an authority in the mining industry as the man has spent forty years at the helm of affairs in this field.
The success story of Simchuk is very fascinating as his journey to the top of the tree has been full of milestones. Not too many people know that George Simchuk who is considered an icon in the industry began his career as a shift foreman shortly after having obtained a BS degree in Mining Engineering from Washington State University. Another interesting aspect of Simchuks life is his efforts as a volunteer pilot in East Africa. In addition, he is also affiliated with an organization, Angel Flight, to run voluntary flights in Central America to prevent illegal deforestation.
Simchuks list of achievements in the mining industry is a long one as he has dedicated forty years of his life to this profession. After having qualified as a Mining Engineer from Washington State University Simchuk he was equipped with necessary knowledge base on which he could build a promising career. George Simchuk received his first job assignment at the Anaconda Company as a shift boss. Since the Anaconda Company was based in Chile, the job assignment also gave early international exposure to George which came quite useful later on in his career. Simchuk joined Utah International where he rose through the ranks and worked on several international mining projects. Later on, George Simchuk worked for Homestead Mining Company, Pathfinder Mines Corporation, Minera Cerro Quema and Gold Glamis. George Simchuk has worked on highly important administrative positions over the course of his career including the position of CEO and President of Pathfinder Mines Corp.
Despite being a thorough professional, George Simchuk is a true humanitarian at heart. He worked with Flying Medical Association in East Africa to facilitate in provision of medical care to patients deprived of basic medical attention in Tanzania and Kenya. This experience also inspired Simchuk to establish Simchuk & Associates, which is a private firm that looks after emergency response plans for different mining projects. Simchuk is also doing inspirational work with Angel Flight to curb the threat of illegal deforestation in Central America. George Simchuk is also a regular contributor to the American Red Cross.
