Our Team

Joey Puccinelli

Exploration Geologist and Project Manager

Joey has 20 years of experience as an exploration geologist throughout the Intermountain West and holds a geology degree from Boise State University. He specializes in project management and has led successful exploration programs for clients including Calida Gold and Idaho Copper (formerly American CuMo Mining).

Willis Blakeslee, P.G.

Exploration Geologist, Professional Geologist (Idaho)

Willis has spent 18 years on mineral exploration projects across North America, from porphyry copper in Arizona to epithermal gold in Montana. A registered Professional Geologist in Idaho, he also brings geotechnical, environmental, and hydrology experience. When he's not in the field, he's usually skiing.

Ben Carden

Geologist, GIS and Land Specialist, Database Manager

Ben has 15 years of field experience as a geologist. He specializes in GIS and land work, especially claim staking, claim layouts, and land status checks. He is an expert in drill project setup and logistics and manages Terra Nostra's project database.