Mr. Michael N. Waldkirch, BA (Econ), CGA, CA, has been the Founding Partner of Michael Waldkirch and Company Inc. since 1999. Mr. Waldkirch has been the Chief Financial Officer of Gold Standard Ventures Corp since July 2010. Mr. Waldkirch served as the Chief Financial Officer of NuLegacy Gold Corporation since May 1, 2013 until December 28, 2016 and also served as its Controllership. He served as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Spirit Bear Capital Corp. until November 24, 2017. He served as the Chief Financial Officer of Crest Petroleum Corp. from July 28, 2015 to October 21, 2016. He served as the Chief Financial Officer of Northern Star Mining Corp. since October 2008 and was responsible for the day to day financial management. He has an extensive experience in providing a wide variety of financial and business consultancy services to public and private companies. From 1993 to July 2011, he served as Principal with J.B.H. Professional Services Inc. Mr. Waldkirch served as the Chief Financial Officer of Clear Mountain Resources Corp. since May 29, 2013 until March 17, 2016. He was a Senior Partner of Michael Waldkirch & Company, Inc. since 1998. He was a Partner of J.B.H. Professional Services Inc., from 1993 to 2011. He served as a Director of Clear Mountain Resources Corp. since May 29, 2013 until March 17, 2016. He served as a Director at Spirit Bear Capital Corp. since November 8, 2011 until November 24, 2017. He served as a Director of Northern Star Mining Corp. since April 2010. Mr. Waldkirch has been a Certified General Accountant since 1998. Mr. Waldkirch holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of British Columbia.