New Procon CEO. Procon Announces CEO Appointment
Procon Group of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of John Schadan as Chief Executive Officer effective May 1, 2024.
John is a mining executive with an accomplished track record of leading resource and energy project operations within Canada and the US. He brings a balanced mix of project execution and operational experience, technical breadth, and promotes purposeful intentions towards safety and client relationships.
John has over 35 years of mining experience gained in the western Canadian and US mining regions. John’s experience spans a variety of disciplines including mine engineering, operations, environmental and regulatory approvals, business development, contract negotiations, establishing joint venture partnerships and building trusting relationships with Indigenous communities.
Prior to joining Procon, John was President of Conuma Resources Limited located in northeast British Columbia and prior to that, Westmoreland Mining where he was President and COO.
John holds a B.Sc., Mining Engineering degree from Queen’s University and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). He is a national member of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, a former member of the Board of Directors with the Mining Association of British Columbia and the former Chair of the Board of the Coal Association of Canada.