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Board of Directors

John R. Brodie, FCA (Audit Committee Chair, Compensation Committee)

Mr. Brodie has been a director since 2006. He was formerly a partner in KPMG LLP from 1975 to 2003, and has particular expertise in the areas of auditing, accounting, tax, risk management and corporate governance. He was elected a Fellow for distinguished service to the profession by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. Mr. Brodie earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Manitoba, and a C.A. from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1969. He currently provides consulting services and serves as a director in several public companies.

R.E. Gordon Davis (Compensation Committee, Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee Chair)

Mr. Davis has been a director since 1996. He graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Geological Engineering in 1962. He was a director and senior executive with Dynasty Explorations Ltd. and its successor corporation, Cyprus Anvil Mining Corporation from 1964 to 1982. Since 1982, Mr. Davis has been a director of a number of resource companies. He has been Chairman and a director of TSX Venture Exchange-listed Canplats Resources Corporation since 2000.

David L. Johnston (Audit Committee, Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee)

Mr. Johnston, a director since 2000, is a professional engineer with a lengthy career in senior management at Canadian major mining companies. Prior to his election to Silver Standard's board, Mr. Johnston was President and General Manager from 1996 to 2000 of Highland Valley Copper Corporation. From 1990 to 1996, he served as Vice President of Cominco Metals, and from 1985 to 1990, he was President of Pine Point Mines Limited, the operator of a significant open pit lead-zinc mine in Canada's Northwest Territories. He currently serves as a director of Copper Canyon Resources Ltd., as well as Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.

William Meyer (Compensation Committee, Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee)

Mr. Meyer has been a director since 1993. He was formerly Vice President, Exploration for Teck Corp. and President of Teck Exploration Ltd. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology in 1962. Mr. Meyer joined Teck Corp. in 1979 as Exploration Manager for Western Canada and the United States. In 1991, he was appointed Vice President, Exploration, and was responsible for the direction of exploration activities for Teck and its associated companies worldwide. He retired from Teck in 1999 and serves as a director and officer of a number of public and privately owned companies.

Robert A. Quartermain (President and Chief Executive Officer)

Mr. Quartermain has been the President and a director of Silver Standard since 1985. He graduated in 1977 from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology, and from Queen's University in 1981 with a Master of Science degree in mineral exploration. From 1976 to 1982, he worked for the Geological Survey of Canada and in private industry on mapping and exploration programs. Mr. Quartermain worked for Teck Corp. from 1982 until 1985. Since 1985, Mr. Quartermain has been involved as a director and/or officer of a number of public resource companies.

Peter W. Tomsett (Chairman of the Board, Compensation Committee Chair, Audit Committee)

Mr. Tomsett has been a director since 2006. He most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Placer Dome Inc., until its acquisition by Barrick Gold Corporation. He has over 25 years of experience in the mining industry, 20 years of which he served with Placer Dome Inc. Mr. Tomsett graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) in Mining Engineering from the University of New South Wales, later attaining a Master of Science (Distinction) in Mineral Production Management from the Imperial College in London. He has been a director of the World Gold Council and the International Council for Mining and Metals.