John W. Jentz occupies the position of VP-Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations at SEMAFO, Inc. Mr. Jentz is also on the board of Impala Canada Ltd., Consolidated Uranium, Inc. and Everest Gold, Inc.

In his past career he was Principal at Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., Principal at National Bank Financial, Inc., Principal at Westwind Partners, Inc., Senior Managing Director at Jennings Capital, Inc. and Principal at Orenda Corporate Finance Ltd.

Mr. Jentz received an MBA from McMaster University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario.