Executive Council

Dr. Kwame Awuah-Offei

Executive Director and Regional Innovation Officer
Chair and Professor of Mining
and Explosives Engineering – Missouri S&T

Dr. Michael Moats

Test Bed Lead

Chair and Professor of Materials Science
and Engineering – Missouri S&T

Dr. Lana Alagha

Test Bed Co-Lead

Associate Professor of Mining Engineering – Missouri S&T

Dr. Julie Cater

Workforce Lead

Director- MO Workforce Development

Dr. Jeremy Tanz

Regional Planning Lead

Executive Director Regional Planning lead SEMORPC

Dr. Karen Buschman

Supply Chain Lead

Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dr. Chris Neaville

Industry Representative

Director of Public Affairs at The Doe Run Company

Dr. Michael Hollomon

Industry Representative

US Strategic Metals Commercial Director