Mr. Ryan W. Oviatt, CPA has been the Chief Financial Officer of Profire Energy, Inc. since September 14, 2015. Mr. Oviatt joined Profire from Rio Tinto, where he served in numerous Senior Management positions over ten years, including Senior Manager of Special Projects, Senior Manager of Financial Reporting Analysis, Principal Joint Venture Accountant and Sarbanes-Oxley Coordinator at North America. He managed value-tracking and reporting within the Rio Tinto, he managed value-tracking and reporting within the Rio Tinto, leading to enhanced cash flow and reduced costs, while also serving on technical committees relating to international tax, finance and development of a significant Rio Tinto mining operation. He also helped lead Rio Tinto's compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements, contributing to a successful implementation of exceptional compliance worldwide. Prior to Rio Tinto, he served as an Audit Manager at Ernst & Young, LLP, where he audited both public and private clients, including oil and gas companies. He is a seasoned professional with significant experience in public company financial management and leadership. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Utah. He received his Bachelor Degree in Accounting from Westminster College and Master Degree in Accountancy from Brigham Young University.