Who we are
Get to know us
Airth is a team of 45+ members with extensive expertise in different disciplines. Our headquarters is in Tucson, Arizona with team members in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium and Turkey.
What we do
Revolutionize. Optimize. Maximize.
Provide strategical and operational gains to our customers through clear and actionable data.
Maximizing Mine Value-Chain Efficiency Through Iterative Optimization with Artificial Intelligence
Safety First
Client Focused
Solution Oriented
Rewarding
Diversity
Innovative and Intrapreneurial
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TEAM MEMBERS
We're a results driven team
With a passion for innovation and a dedication to excellence, we bring diverse expertise to every solution we create.
Erman Koc
Founder, CEO&CIO
15 years of experience in Mine Optimization and Mining Technologies with a M.Sc in ETM and Mining Engineering. Before founding and becoming the CEO of Airth, Erman was a Global Manager at Hexagon Mining.
- Email:erman.koc@airth.io
Erika Fretheim
Chief Strategy Officer
Passionate about staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices. I am constantly seeking new strategies and innovative approaches to stay ahead of the competition.
- Email:erika.fretheim@airth.io
Erik Anderson
Customer Success Manager
Mining solutions and technology engineer with 10 years experience in product development, product management, and customer services. University adjunct instructor of open pit and underground mine design and planning.
- Email:erik.anderson@airth.io
Larry Clark
Lead Technical and Business Advisor
Former VP of Datamine, Senior Director of Technology at Newmont, COO of Newtrax and Research Associate at CSM.
- Email:larry.clark@airth.io
Raphael Gaudreault
Mine Planning Advisor
+15 Years of Mine Planning Experience with companies like IAMGOLD, ArcelorMittal. Currently a COO at Arianne Phosphate.
Chris Sharpe
Financial Modeling Advisor
Mining Engineer with experience in mine planning and financial modelling. Currently VP Project Development at Minera Alamos. Had been in roles such as Director Technical Services at Centerra Gold and VP Engineering at Aurvista Gold.
- Email:chris.sharpe@airth.io
Alp Bora
Operational Excellence Advisor
Alp is the Principal Advisor at Bora Consulting, boutique consulting firm specialized in operational excellence in mining & metals. His areas of expertise include operational excellence and asset management. Alp led the implementation of several technology and digital solutions in mining, such as digital worker, connected vehicle & ERP.
- Email:alp.bora@airth.io
John Dagdelen
Machine Learning Advisor
PhD at UC Berkeley working at the intersection of AI, materials science, and high performance computing.
- Email:john.dagdelen@airth.io
Barry J. Glick
Strategic & Geospatial Advisor
Ph.D. in geography and founder of Mapquest, one of the world’s original unicorns. Involved in multiple large scale IPO’s, M&A transactions.
- Email:barry.glick@airth.io
Pratt Rogers
Mine Operations Advisor
Dr. Rogers, a Ph.D. graduate in Mining Engineering from the University of Arizona, is an Associate Professor of Mining Engineering at the University of Utah. Recognized with the Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award in 2022-2023, he also leads as the President of SoTech Analytical Services, LLC, specializing in mining technology consulting. Previously, as VP Product Development at MISOM Technologies, he developed data warehouses for North American mining companies. His notable research includes software development and modeling of operator fatigue, ore control modeling, and REE economics studies in Utah and Colorado Coal Deposits, collaborating with institutions like the DOE and NIOSH. A distinguished educator, Dr. Rogers teaches courses on Automation, Data Management, and Mining Health and Safety, continually updating his educational approaches. He strives for academic excellence, developing industry know-how, and dedication to sustainable mining advancements.
- Email:pratt.rogers@airth.io
James Werner
Mine Operations Advisor
A mining engineer with an MSc in computer science and 30 years in operations and technology managem. James has extensive experience in fleet management system design, operation and management strategies. For the past decade his primary focus has been on high efficiency/low impact data extration and intergration systems development, specializing in database design and performance optimization. He has design and implementation experience across a wide variety of systems from keyed entry application to precision machine guidance solutions.
- Email:james.werner@airth.io
Armando Ramirez
LATAM Account Manager
Throughout his 20+ years of experience in account management, he has developed a natural ability to comprehend customer needs and establish genuine, honest, and robust client relationships. This enables him to bridge the gap between the organization's strategy and customer requirements, delivering an exceptional service experience, and becoming a genuine commercial partner, contributing to their success.
- Email:armando.ramirez@airth.io
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