Western Magnesium Corporation has hired Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd to serve as Executive Vice President for Communications and Government Affairs. Ms. Hayes-Byrd brings extensive experience as a retired United States Air Force Officer, former Federal Government executive, business, and community outreach leader. She will lend her organizational expertise and tactful advocacy in the environmental domain as Western Magnesium answers the critical demand for eco-friendly magnesium metal production solely in the United States. Ms. Hayes-Byrd has epitomized a highly successful career of service both in and out of uniform. She is a retired Major in the United States Air Force and recipient of the distinguished Meritorious Service Medal. As a civilian, Ms. Hayes- Byrd served two consecutive tours in The White House and supported three U.S. Presidents serving as the director of White House Management - "Room One" and was responsible for managing the offices of the White House personnel, travel, visitors, and photography. She also maintained direct oversight of the operational White House budget and all Presidential and First Lady administrative expenditures. Ms. Hayes-Byrd stood-up at the Office of Administration, the Office of Security, and the Office of Facilities Management at the U.S. Department of State while serving as Director for the Management Support Division in the Overseas Buildings Operations. She provided executive guidance and direction to the organization responsible for providing 300 U.S. diplomatic missions and over 13,000 US facilities worldwide with safe, secure, and functional facilities within the Overseas Buildings Operations. In addition, she served as a Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce where she created business relationships and partnerships with state chambers of commerce, associations, and stakeholders to increase an avenue for U.S. business interest in exporting internationally. Ms. Hayes-Byrd brings extensive experience in management, operations, administration, and human resources. Prior to her federal service, she served as Chief Operating Officer for Family Service Foundation Inc. (FSF), a not-for-profit human services organization dedicated to meeting the behavioral health and social support needs of developmentally disabled adults across Maryland. She was instrumental in turning FSF into a results-based, fully functioning service provider of choice.