MR. Mark Fracchia joined Western Resources (“Western”) board in March 2022. He is appointed as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee. He is currently also an independent director at both March Consulting Associates Inc., and STC Industrial Contracting.

Mr. Fracchia brings over 30 years of management, executive and director experience to Western. He is well connected in the potash world and has a track record of accomplishments in leadership, strategy, vision and, in particular, innovative potash mining technology. His extensive experiences include having served as Technical Superintendent, General Manager at various Potash sites, VP of Safety, Health, Environmental & Security, and culminating as President all at PotashCorp. (now Nutrien).

Mr. Fracchia graduated from the University of Saskatchewan majoring in Chemical Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree. He is a registered Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.