Currently, Phillips S. Baker holds the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Hecla Mining Co.

He is also on the board of Hecla Ltd., National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum and Hecla Silver Valley, Inc. and Member of State Bar of Texas.

In his past career he occupied the position of Chairman for National Mining Association, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Pegasus Gold, Inc. and Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Battle Mountain Gold Co.

He received an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and a graduate degree from the University of Houston.