Charles Funk is the founder, CEO, and a director of Heliostar Metals, a company rapidly growing into a mid-tier gold producer.  Mr. Funk has nineteen years of experience in company management, exploration and business development for companies including Newcrest Mining, OZ Minerals and Vizsla Silver.  He has contributed to over $250M in capital raised over the last 6 years, has been involved in all aspects of multiple project acquisition and disposition and has played leading roles in deposit discoveries in Australia and Mexico.  Most recently, the discovery of Vizsla Silvers Panuco district in Sinaloa, Mexico.  Mr. Funk has a degree in Space Science and a degree with Honours in Earth Science.