Timberline Resources Corporation announced that Mr. Patrick Highsmith has joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Highsmith has been involved with several significant discoveries and helped add value to those projects through various stages of economic advancement, partnerships, joint ventures, or sales. He has a long history with Dr. Hennigh, Chairman Leigh Freeman, as well as the current CEO, Steven Osterberg. He has specialized technical expertise in gold, copper, and lithium exploration. Steven Osterberg will continue with the Company as Vice President Exploration and Director.