Movers and Shakers January 28, 2012
Gardner appointed to trustee panel
Winston & Cashatt attorney David Gardner has been appointed to the U.S. Trustee Program panel of Chapter 7 trustees for the District of Idaho, the firm recently announced.
Gardner will begin receiving Chapter 7 cases from the Coeur d'Alene Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in February. His appointment to the U.S. Trustees Program took effect Jan. 1. Trustees are private parties and not government employees.
"The U.S. Trustees Program is the component of the Justice Department that protects the integrity of the bankruptcy system by overseeing case administration and litigating to enforce the bankruptcy laws," according to the program's website. The Coeur d'Alene Division is part of Region 18, which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Gardner joined Winston & Cashatt in 2007. He earned his law degree from the Gonzaga University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in Idaho, Washington and Montana. Gardner completed his undergraduate degree at Western Washington University.
Winston & Cashatt is a multidisciplinary, regional law firm that has been serving clients for more than 60 years. An experienced litigation firm, it represents a roster of local and national clients through its offices in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.
US Silver announces Parker's retirement
U.S. Silver Corporation announced the retirement of CEO Tom Parker effective Tuesday.
"On behalf of the board and shareholders, I would like to extend sincere appreciation for the leadership that Tom has provided," said Executive Chairman Gordon Pridham in a media release. "He joined the corporation at a critical time in its evolution and led the corporation in its growth to a well managed mine with stable production and leaves with U.S. Silver in a very strong position.
Parker will remain on the Board of Directors until the corporation's annual shareholders' meeting anticipated to be held in June 2012 and will also be available on a consulting basis. A CEO search process has begun, and Pridham will act as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is named. Steve Long remains responsible for the day-to-day mining operations in Idaho as U.S. Silver's Chief Operating Officer.
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