Background
Elers, Karl Emerson was born on September 26, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Karl Alexander and Harriet (Emerson) Elers.
Elers, Karl Emerson was born on September 26, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Karl Alexander and Harriet (Emerson) Elers.
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, University Arizona, 1960. Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, University Arizona, 1961. Postgraduate management development, Harvard University, 1969.
Degree in geological engineering (honorary), University Arizona, 1974.
Mine engineer, Duval Corporation, Carlsbad, New Mexico, 1962-1968; operations manager, Duval Corporation, Carlsbad, New Mexico, 1970-1974; operations manager research manager, Duval Corporation, Orchard, Texas, 1968-1970; division manager phosphate, Duval Corporation, Tampa, Florida, 1976; manager development, Duval Corporation, Tucson, 1976-1981; vice president project development, Duval Corporation, 1981-1983; vice president production, Duval Corporation, 1983-1984; senior vice president operations, Pennzoil Sulphur Company, Pecos, Texas, 1985; managing director, Western Ag-Minerals Company, Houston, 1985-1987; executive vice president, Battle Mountain Gold Company, Houston, 1987-1988; president, chief operating officer, Battle Mountain Gold Company, Houston, 1988-1990; chairman, chief Executive officer, Battle Mountain Gold Company, Houston, since 1990.
Member American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, Canada Institute Mining and Metallurgy, National Mining Association (board directors).
Married Sandra Tanner, June 8, 1962. Children: Karl Frederick, Louisa Lee.