Currently, Phillips S. Baker holds the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Hecla Mining Co. Mr. Baker 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 the past Phillips S. Baker occupied the position of Chairman at National Mining Association, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Pegasus Gold, Inc. and Chief Financial Officer & Vice President for Battle Mountain Gold Co.

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