VHGI Gold Management
Scott A. Haire
As CEO and Chairman of VHGI Holdings Mr. Haire's business experience spans over twenty years in the commercial market space. Mr. Haire is an innovative entrepreneur in the fields of technology, healthcare, financial services, marketing and management. He has served various entities in the senior management capacity as Chairman, CEO, CFO and President. Mr. Haire is currently the Chairman and CEO of two public traded companies. He has previously owned multiple operating medical clinics and has extensive experience in both medical receivables financing and management of a business specializing in electronic claims and insurance system business processing. Mr. Haire holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky, where he was recognized as Academic All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) in football.
Douglas P. Martin
President of VHGI Holdings. A Public Market & Business Strategist for more than 25 years, Mr. Martin has cultivated business and financial expertise in the small-cap OTC arena as both an investor and securities broker to public and private clients. As a Director and Majority Owner of several companies active on the OTC Bulletin Boards, Mr. Martin understands the unique obstacles start up and small companies face in the public domain. He has focused a value added concept for each of his past clients by tailoring funding solutions that protect and enhance the current stock holder while attracting the new investor. Mr. Martin is intimately involved with each step necessary to allow the company to thrive in its market sector. Mr. Martin is a graduate of Sir Sanford Fleming College and attended the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. He has developed and extensive network of contacts in the financial communities in North America, Asia and Europe.
James M. Renfro
President of the Company since August 28, 2006. Mr. Renfro began his management experience with the United States Marines in Vietnam where he received several decorations, including three Purple Hearts for wounds in combat. He continued honing his management skills when he worked in Kentucky for the Democratic Party and the Jefferson County Government. The culmination of all his leadership training provided him with the opportunity to become a member of management for Rockwell International where he held several key leadership roles for over 20 years in the areas of production, accounting, quality control, sales and service. In addition to his wealth of executive leadership at Rockwell he was also Vice President of Field Operations for GraMag commercial seating.
Eric Leonetti
Vice President / Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Leonetti has over 25 years of front line business experience ranging from B2B marketing and sales to Operations and Executive Management. Mr. Leonetti holds a Six Sigma certificate along with ISO Auditors certifications having played a key role in the ISO certification of two companies. Mr. Leonetti serviced as the President and CEO of an OTC Pink Sheet energy development company and most recently as the owner of a consultancy assisting in the development of natural resources projects in the areas of Oil, Natural Gas, Minerals (coal and uranium) and precious metal mining (Gold and Silver). He has also been involved in renewable resources business development in the areas of Algae Production for Biofuels and pharmaceuticals. During his tenure in the oil and gas exploration and precious metal mining arena Mr. Leonetti has gained valuable experience in the areas capital and land / lease acquisition and project operations through practical experience while gaining an extensive contact and knowledge base in the areas of: Geology, Geochemistry, Satellite Imagery, Legal administration and Land and Project Field Management.
