Mr. Edmondson has over 14 years of experience as an accomplished and passionate professional geologist and government relations expert, focused on building sustainable and secure domestic supply chains of critical minerals to support and secure America’s energy future. He has also provided business development support to both anode and cathode related projects and advised companies on how to successfully establish themselves as a new domestic battery materials producer. Jesse is a native Arkansan and holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Geology from the University of Arkansas. He is a Registered Professional Geologist in the state of Alabama. Mr. Edmondson served as the inaugural chair of the Critical Minerals Committee for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and currently serves as Chair of the Advisory Board for the University of Arkansas Department of Geosciences.