About Us

Meet the Burgex Team

About Us

The Burgex Team

Meet the people that make Burgex the best team of mining consultants you can ask for. They have combined experience and knowledge spanning decades, covering every aspect of the mining industry.

Stuart Burgess, Chairman & Co-Founder, Burgex
Stuart Burgess
Chairman & Co-Founder
Stuart Burgess has been involved in the mineral exploration and mining industry for over a decade through his work with Burgex and Mojave Underground, as well as many other industry businesses...
Crystal Burgess, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Burgex
Crystal Burgess
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Crystal Burgess, CEO and co-founder of Burgex Mining Consultants, established the pioneering firm in 2010, rooted in abandoned mine exploration...
Chris Summers, Chief Financial Officer, Burgex
Chris Summers
Chief Financial Officer
Chris has evolved from senior analyst to leading the company through its initial growth stage as CFO. He earned his Master of Business Administration at Westminster College...
Bruno Hegner, Chief Operating Officer, Burgex
Bruno Hegner
Chief Operating Officer
Bruno Hegner brings over 30 years of experience in exploration, large scale project development, operational and business leadership, joint venture management and technology deployment...
Bill Schnieders, Chief Revenue Officer, Burgex
Bill Schnieders
Chief Revenue Officer
Bill is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Mining Engineering. His introduction to the mining industry was as a general inside laborer working underground.
Jenny Deems, Client Success Manager, Burgex
Jenny Deems
Client Success Manager
Jennifer is a creative mind that thrives in a competitive, fast-paced environment. She brings the highest level of customer service to our clients every day.
Chris Guenther, Finance Director, Burgex
Chris Guenther
Finance Director
Chris Guenther contributes his 20+ years of accounting experience to the Burgex team, having served companies from various industries and sizes as a Senior Accountant as well as Controller and Consultant.
Andrea Jenks, Executive Assistant, Burgex
Andrea Jenks
Executive Assistant
A business founder and owner, Andrea employs her experience in leadership, planning, and management skills to build and implement working business models and plans.
Amanda Burgess, Compliance Manager, Burgex
Amanda Burgess
Compliance Manager
Amanda has experience as an auditor for 8 years at a microbiological testing lab for medical devices.
Tyler Peck, Mining Engineer, PE, Burgex
Tyler Peck
Mining Engineer, PE
Tyler Peck brings the Burgex team over 5 years of experience in the aggregate and construction industry.
Nick Proctor, Director of Consulting Services, Burgex
Nick Proctor
Director of Consulting Services
Nick Proctor has 10-plus years in the mining industry, where he has worked on projects ranging from greenfield exploration through significant operations.
Savannah Bommarito, GIS Analyst, Burgex
Savannah Bommarito
GIS Analyst
A Pacific Northwest transplant, Savannah Bommarito holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geology, Masters of Science in Natural Resource Management...
Dan Christensen, Mining Engineer, Burgex
Dan Christensen
Mining Engineer
Dan has experience in several branches of mining such as hyperspectral imaging, GIS and geologic field work.
Jake Tanner, Lead GIS Developer, Burgex
Jake Tanner
Lead GIS Developer
Jake Tanner holds a degree in Geospatial Science and Technology and has primarily worked as a GIS Analyst in telecommunications, oil and gas, and the mining industry.
Graham Peterson, Senior Geologist, Burgex
Graham Peterson
Senior Geologist
Graham is an experienced underground production geologist having worked at multiple start up or resurrection style gold mining projects throughout Colorado...
Bianca Gallina, Staff Geologist, Burgex
Bianca Gallina
Staff Geologist
As a field geologist, Bianca has experience in mapping, sampling and GIS, and has spent time in the geotechnical industry working in open-pit mines throughout the Intermountain West.
Owen Sprau, Staff Geologist, Burgex
Owen Sprau
Staff Geologist
Owen Sprau grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania and graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Geology.
Simon Scoville, Field Manager, Burgex
Simon Scoville
Field Manager
Simon Scoville has earned his place at Burgex as the Field Manager, as he has been a trusted field crew member for several years already.
Wilson Indermuehle, Senior Project Manager, Burgex
Wilson Indermuehle
Senior Project Manager
With a passion for GIS and navigation, Wilson efficiently executes on-the-ground logistics to plan and implement field projects of various size and scope across the Western states.
Austin Putnam, Director of Health and Safety, Burgex
Austin Putnam
Director of Health and Safety
Austin Putnam spent four years in the United States Marine Corps. After leaving military service he began to develop a passion for abandoned mine exploration from a combination of a love for history and outdoor exploration.
Andrew Lewis, Project Manager, Burgex
Andrew Lewis
Project Manager
Andrew is not afraid to take on tough tasks and rugged terrain to make sure clients’ needs are fully met, and to ensure projects are completed as accurately as possible within company safety standards.
Hanna Swett, GIS Technician, Burgex
Hanna Swett
GIS Technician
As a recent transplant from the Northeast, Hanna relocated to Utah to pursue opportunities in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and to enjoy outdoor adventures.
Pepper Dog, Chief Canine Morale Officer, Burgex
Pepper
Chief Canine Morale Officer
Pepper has spent most of her life in the field. From navigating the forests of Utah to the deserts of Nevada, Pepper is the ideal field companion. As Chief Canine Morale Officer, you can find Pepper inspiring the team at the office and in the field. With an Australian heritage, mining is in her blood and endurance is her middle name.