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Jill Nelson

Jill Nelson boasts over 40 years of experience in varied roles within the mining industry. She began her career as a mining engineer with Shell Mining before transitioning to the waste industry with BFI, where she managed remediation projects, environmental health and safety, and hazardous waste landfills at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. She later returned to BFI as a landfill sales manager. In 2008, Jill moved to Downing Teal in Denver, specializing in mining industry recruitment. Desiring to blaze her own trail, she co-founded Brooks & Nelson with Lois Brooks in 2016. Her goal has been to provide exceptional, client-tailored recruiting services. Passionate about matching top-end talent with the right opportunities, Jill is a staunch supporter of the mining industry and serves on the boards of trade associations, colleges, and the governor-appointed Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board.

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Jan de Ville

Jan de Ville began her recruiting career in 2012 with HS International, specializing in the global mining industry. She focuses primarily on mid-level to executive roles. Prior to recruiting, Jan spent over 13 years with the Denver Gold Group, promoting international precious metals conferences. Her expertise in corporate communications and strong interpersonal skills make her an invaluable asset to Brooks & Nelson, where she builds trusted relationships with industry professionals.

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