from the website of Tri Origin Exploration

"Edward G. Thompson, Director
Mr. Edward Thompson joined the board in 2004. He is a professional engineer and geologist with over 45 years experience in all aspects of management in the North and South American mining industry. He is President of E. G. Thompson Mining Consultants, Inc. and Consolidated Thompson-Lundmark Gold Mines Ltd., and is a past President of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada. His career started in the late 1950's with Teck Corp. as a geologist, followed by senior positions at Lacana Mining Corp., a sponsor of the Cordex Syndicate in Nevada, from Vice President (1970's) to President and CEO (1980's). During 1986 to 1990, he was President of Mingold Resources ( Canada ) and Director of Exploration for Westgold Resources (USA) and was active in gold exploration and acquisitions. Mr. Thompson's expertise includes all phases of exploration, mine development, feasibility studies, acquisitions, project financings and evaluation. Dur his career, he has been a director of more than 40 mining and exploration companies, and is currently a director of 6 companies. "