 United States Antimony Corporation ("USAC"), (NYSE:UAMY) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard (Rick) R. Isaak, age 55, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective today. He succeeds Kelly J. Stopher who previously served as the Company's contract Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Stopher will remain as a consultant during the transition period.
Rick started his career at Ernst & Young as a CPA in the assurance and advisory business services area for 12 years with extensive experience with managing public company audits and SEC reporting primarily for large, multinational companies. After Ernst & Young, Rick served in several senior leadership roles including CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller, Treasurer, and Head of Investor Relations at four different companies over 20 years including Panera Bread Company, Heritage Home Group, and Merric Millwork and Seating, and Catholic Charities. He has a proven track record of leadership, strategic thinking, team development and execution, and business acumen which is welcomed at USAC during this period of change. Rick's broad range of experience in public accounting as well as in industry, which includes strategic planning, financial planning and analysis, operational finance, cash flow optimization, customer, supplier, and third-party management, and information technology, will complement and enhance the USAC senior leadership talent and skills.
Commenting on Rick Isaak's appointment today, Gary C. Evans, Lead Director, stated, "Rick will be a key part of our new management team, the building process which is now in motion. His in-depth knowledge of cost accounting and SEC reporting requirements will greatly benefit USAC going forward. Rick also has a strong business sense and will be integral in our decision-making process of building, culling, and acquiring complementary businesses."