George Glasier, J.D.
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
George Glasier, J.D.
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Glasier is the Founder of Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. and serves as Director, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Glasier has over forty years’ experience in the uranium industry in the United States, with extensive experience in sales and marketing; project development and permitting uranium processing facilities. He is the founder of Energy Fuels Inc. (Volcanic Metals Exploration Inc.) and served as its Chief Executive Officer and President from January 2006 to March 2010. He was responsible for assembling a first-class management team, acquiring a portfolio of uranium projects, and leading the successful permitting process that culminated in the licensing of the Piñon Ridge uranium mill. Mr. Glasier began his career in the uranium industry in the late 1970’s with Energy Fuels Nuclear, Inc. (“EFN”); this company was led by the Bob Adams, uranium pioneer and a founder of the U.S. uranium industry. EFN became the largest uranium producer in the United States and built and operated the White Mesa Mill near Blanding, Utah. Mr. Glasier received his Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Science/Business Administration from the University of Denver.
Robert Klein
Chief Financial Officer
Robert Klein
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Klein is the Chief Financial Officer of Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. He is in charge of accounting and finance, and is closely involved in capital markets activities, corporate transactions, investor relations, public relations, and legal, and compliance. Formerly, Mr. Klein served as Vice President of finance and had leading roles in reporting, corporate transactions, and Western’s public listings on the CSE and OTCQX. Mr. Klein was formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Cross River Group and began his association with Western on an Operating Partner basis after the formation of Western's predecessor company, Pinon Ridge Mining, LLC. Previously, Mr. Klein was a Managing Director at Analytical Research, an alternative investments research firm. He has a broad financial background derived from senior operating and investment roles with asset managers and through Exeter Analytics, a consulting firm he founded. Mr. Klein was formerly the CFO of Five Points Capital, a hedge fund spin-out from Soros Fund Management. After having begun his career in public accounting, Mr. Klein worked for Lehman Brothers, an investment bank, and William E. Simon & Sons, a merchant bank and private investment firm. Rob holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, received an M.B.A. from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland and a B.S. in Accounting from George Mason University.
Michael Rutter
Chief Operating Officer
Michael Rutter
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Rutter is the Chief Operating Officer overseeing resource properties and the advancement of Ablation Mining Technology. He plays a vital role in the project coordination and development of the Sunday Mine Complex, the Hansen-Tallahassee Exploration Project, and the Sage and Van Four Projects. He possesses a background in the uranium and vanadium resource sector, having previously worked for Energy Fuels, Inc. as the Maintenance and Operations Superintendent for Energy Fuels’ Utah, Colorado, and Arizona production. Previously, Mr. Rutter oversaw maintenance, planning, and development for Lisbon Valley Mining, a copper corporation. Mr. Rutter began his career in the mining, smelting, and refining sector as an electrician supporting Asarco’s solvent extraction / electro-winning process and electrical mining equipment.
Grant Glasier
Vice President of Government Affairs, Marketing and Project Development
Grant Glasier
Vice President of Government Affairs, Marketing and Project Development
Grant Glasier serves as Vice President of Government Affairs, Marketing and Project Development at Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp., where he plays a key role in advancing the company’s growth initiatives. He is responsible for overseeing the development of Western's processing facilities, including land acquisition, managing contractor relationships, navigating government relations, and securing necessary permits. His leadership ensures that projects meet regulatory requirements while driving strategic goals forward.
Grant brings a wealth of experience in the uranium industry, having begun his career in the Exploration Department at Energy Fuels Nuclear, Inc. He also has a strong background in investor relations from his previous role at Energy Fuels Inc., where he developed a deep understanding of the sector's dynamics. His expertise in project development and stakeholder engagement supports Western's efforts to expand its footprint in the uranium and vanadium markets.