Mr. Villasenor graduated with a B.Sc. in mining and metallurgy from the University of Guanajuato, an MS of mineral economics from Columbia University, and a finance degree from the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico. His career has spanned 40 years in the mining industry, including roles with Penoles, Grupo Mexico, Goldcorp and as a director of Starcore International Mines Ltd.