ABE Resources Inc. announced that Victor Cantore, the President of Pioneer, was elected as director of the company subject to, and effective upon, completion of the acquisition at the annual general and special meeting of the company's shareholders held on December 22, 2016. Cantore began his investment career in 1992 as an advisor for Tasse & Associates. In 1993 he moved to RBC Dominion Securities. He has held directorships on the boards of directors of various private and public companies, including Amex Exploration Inc., Margaux Red Capital Inc., and Nitinat Minerals Corporation.