Big Bear Mining Corp. Announces the Addition of New Board Member Michael J. Schifsky

TEMPE, Ariz., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Big Bear Mining Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: BGBR), a U.S. based exploration and development company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects, announced today Michael J. Schifsky will serve as a Director for the company. Mr. Schifsky played a key role in the early phase of an acquisition program that propelled Airgas, Inc. from a $200 million company to a $4 billion NYSE traded industrial gas distributor.  As a CFO, he has played critical roles in the successful growth of closely held and private equity backed organizations in the manufacturing and distribution industries.  Mr. Schifsky also has served in consulting and financial advisory roles for such notable companies as American Express, Apollo Group, and Amcor Limited.

Big Bear CEO Steve Rix stated, "Mike has over 25 years of financial and operational experience and has served as CFO for both private and public companies throughout his career. His expertise will strengthen the Board of Directors and we are excited to have Mike join our team." Mr. Schifsky stated, "I look forward to helping the Company continue to develop existing claims and assist with the acquisition and development of new claims."    

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Big Bear Mining Corp. is a U.S. based exploration and development company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects which demonstrate high probability for near term production. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR

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