Harvey Tremblay
Chairman
Mr. Tremblay is the Chairman and founder of Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. and past director of both the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association and the Association for Mineral Exploration BC. Entering the mining industry after several years in construction, he climbed his way up from service work at drill sites, to exploration services, to working as both a Driller and a Foreman. Launching Hy-Tech in 1991, he has grown the company from a single drill operation to a fleet of 60 drills operating throughout Canada, USA, Europe, and South America.
Kyle Rhoderick
Chief Executive Officer
Kyle Rhoderick joined Hy-Tech Drlling as CEO with over 17 years of operational experience in the mineral exploration and mining sectors. Before joining Hy-Tech Drilling, he led a global diamond drilling company for 14 years. A seasoned Geologist, Mr. Rhoderick has an intimate understanding of the mineral exploration industry and possesses comprehensive knowledge of the entire value chain of the business. Recognized for his inspired communication skills, he excels at building trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
Brian Butterworth, P.Geo.
President
Mr. Butterworth has served as the President of Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. since 2014 and brings with him over 30 years' experience in mineral exploration and mine development Previously, he was Vice President of Mining Investment Banking for a national brokerage firm from 2006 to 2011, then Director of Global Exploration at a multinational mining company – where he was responsible for managing exploration programs in North and South America, Mexico and Australia. Brian was the past chair of several committees for organizations such as AME BC and the Vancouver Mining Exploration Group.
Dwayne Ross
VP Branch Operations
Mr. Ross has over 25 years of experience in the mineral exploration and drilling industry and has worked in many roles including exploration field work, drilling, welding, fabricating and mechanics. Joining Hy-Tech Drilling in 2002, Mr. Ross gained in-depth knowledge working as the Shipper/Receiver, Shop Foreman, Human Resources Manager, Saskatoon Branch Manager, and VP Operations prior to his current position as the VP Branch Operations. Mr. Ross is currently President of the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association. Dwayne’s diverse career contributes to his broad understanding of the many moving parts within Hy-Tech and the Drilling Industry as a whole.
Bill Krasnozon
VP Client Support & Engagement
Mr. Krasnozon joined Hy-Tech in February of 2021 as the Underground Operations Manager for the expansion of the underground coring across Canada, and in 2022 was promoted to VP Operations, and in 2024 transitioned to his current role of VP Client Support & Engagement. Mr. Krasnozon has been in the Diamond Drilling Industry for over 40 years, starting out as a Driller’s Helper after graduating from Sir Sandford Fleming College with a Diploma in the Resource Drilling Program. He worked his way up from the position of Driller’s Helper to being the Regional Director of a Global Drilling Company, gaining extensive underground and surface knowledge and leadership experience both in Canada and Internationally on specialty drilling projects.
Coby de Vries, CPHR
VP People
Mrs. de Vries joined Hy-Tech Drilling in 2012 as an HR Coordinator and advanced to the role of HR Manager prior to her current position of Vice President People. She oversees the HR, EHS and Training departments, ensuring that Hy-Tech's people are safe, well-supported and skilled. Mrs. de Vries holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a focus on Psychology, a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resource Management, and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation. She brings over 10 years of experience and is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work culture that fosters employee engagement, development and retention.
Hy-Tech’s management team is very responsive and I trust them to quickly take care of any issues that might arise.
-Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd.