Join us as we discuss Aaron Schutt's upcoming appointment as CEO, succeeding the retiring Kit Marrs on Oct. 1. The leadership transition comes as the company continues work at Illinois Creek, a district-scale base, critical, and precious metals project in the Doyon region of western Alaska.
Mon, June 15, 2026 at 2:00 PMendedReplay
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Meeting Overview The meeting focused on the transition of leadership at Alaska Silver, with Kit Mars stepping down as CEO and Aaron Shutt taking over the role. The discussion included insights into the background of both leaders, the strategic direction of the company, and the importance of community engagement in the Doyon region. Key Discussion Points - Introduction of Kit Mars and Aaron Shutt as key speakers. - Announcement of Aaron Shutt's upcoming role as CEO of Alaska Silver. - Overview of the transition process and the history of collaboration between Kit and Aaron. - Discussion of the significance of community engagement in the Doyon region. - Aaron Shutt's background and experience with Doyon, including its history and business operations. Decisions Made - No explicit decisions recorded. Action Items & Next Steps - [Unassigned] : Ensure the meeting transcript is sent to the Alaska Silver team for follow-up on unanswered questions. - [Unassigned] : Connect attendees with the...
Kit Marrs is the Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Alaska Silver, (formerly Western Alaska Copper & Gold). He has more than 25 years experience in mineral exploration and development, property evaluation, and project financing in Alaska and Mexico. Mr. Marrs has worked for major mining companies and consulting firms including Anaconda Minerals Company (Anaconda), Kennecott/Bear Creek Mining, Watts Griffis & McQuat, and Penoles, SA de CV. In 1981, he was the project geologist for the Illinois Creek/Round Top Project for Anaconda and directed the exploration program. He has extensive experience in financing, permitting, and implementing real estate development projects and joint venture developments with values of $10-30 million USD. His combined experience in both geologic exploration and development in Alaska, and real estate project financing, permitting and development gives Mr. Marrs a unique set of skills to lead this company. He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Economic Geology from the University of Arizona, and served from 2005-2021 on the Advisory Board for the University of Arizona’s Department of Geosciences.
In his role as CEO and President, Mr. Schutt is responsible for the overall direction of the Doyon Family of Companies with +$500 million of revenue. During his 20 years with Doyon, Mr. Schutt has led the company in its pursuit of responsible natural resource development, arctic-focused businesses, and utilities development serving US military bases in Alaska, along with many traditional uses of the lands. Prior to being named Doyon President and CEO, Mr. Schutt served as Doyon’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2008 to 2011. He graduated with honors and as an S. Town Stephenson scholar from Washington State University with a bachelors of science in civil engineering. Mr. Schutt went on to receive a masters of science in civil engineering from Stanford University, followed by his juris doctorate from Stanford Law School. Mr. Schutt is Koyukon Athabascan and is an enrolled member of the Native Village of Tanana. He serves on the Board of Directors for Northrim BanCorp, Inc., Akeela, Inc., and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Board of Advisors.
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Speaker 1: Okay, as folks start filtering into the room, I will say good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, depending on where in the world you're signing in from. I did see logins from all the way from Alaska to Abu Dhabi, so thank you so much for spending your early morning or your late evening with us today, really appreciate it. I'm lucky enough today to be joined by Kit Mars, Speaker 1: CEO and future executive chairman of Alaska Silver and director and incoming CEO, Aaron Shutt. Gentlemen, how are you today? Speaker 2: Hey. Great. Speaker 2: Good to see you, Romil. Thanks for saving it. Speaker 1: No, I'm excited for this conversation. I think it's fun that we're able to have this chat. We start the transition period. Here's how today's going to work just for the folks in the room. I've got some questions. Speaker 1: I'm really just moderating, so it's more to get Kit and Aaron chatting more than anything else. And obviously to introduce you guys, for those who don't know, to Aaron, Speaker 1: but also for Kit to speak to ongoing operations. So those questions should hopefully cover a lot of what you want to know coming out of today's event. But that being said, this is interactive, So there is a chat button at the bottom of your screen. Please press it and ask questions at any point during today's event. We'll try to get to as many as we can. But if for whatever reason I don't get to your question, I run out of time, it's off topic, it's already been repeated, please do watch the replay, but I'll also make sure that transcript gets to the Alaska Silver team and they'll be able to answer your questions separately. I should also note there's a request meeting button at the bottom of your screen, kind of the far left of that panel at the bottom. Please do ...
