Deep Sea Minerals announced Monday the appointment of John Vonglis as a Strategic Advisor to the company.  

Vonglis is an experienced government, military, defense, and business professional, having served leadership tenures across a variety of public and private sector offices.

He serves also as Chairman of the Strategic Advisory Board and Executive Director of Global Government Affairs for NANO Nuclear Energy Inc., where he advises on growth, governance, and strategy at both the domestic and international levels. Vonglis has also held similar senior roles with The Rockefeller Foundation, GAMCO Investors, Inc., K2 Capital, and Cross Range Capital LLC. 

Previously, Vonglis served as the Senate confirmed Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy, as well DOE’s Chief Risk Officer.  He was appointed by the President as acting Director of ARPA-E. His public service includes senior leadership roles at the Department of Defense, culminating as acting Assistant Air Force Secretary (CFO). A retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel with 34 years of experience in special operations, Vonglis has served in the Administrations of Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump. 

In his role as Strategic Advisor, Vonglis will work closely with the company’s leadership to support strategic positioning, government and stakeholder engagement, and long-term corporate development as Deep Sea Minerals advances its critical minerals initiatives.  

“We are privileged to welcome John as a strategic advisor to Deep Sea Minerals Corp.,” Deep Sea Mineral CEO James Deckelman said in a news release.  

“His distinguished career across the highest levels of government, defense, and energy policy brings a rare combination of strategic, financial, and geopolitical insight. As the global competition for critical minerals intensifies, his perspective will be invaluable in guiding the Company’s long-term strategy, positioning and engagement with key stakeholders.”