On July 9, 2013 Teckmine Industries Inc. appointed Robert Hartford as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Robert Hartford has over 30 years of experience in Financial Management, Operations, Sales and Marketing. For the past 10 years Mr. Hartford has acted as CEO, CFO, and COO for private and public companies.

Prior to assuming his role as Chief Financial Officer for Victory Electronic Cigarettes, Mr. Hartford operated as the Chief Financial Officer and Board Member from 2009 - 2012 for Orthopedic Designs North America Inc.