Seasoned Bay Area Finance Executive and Oregon Native Joins Precious Metals Innovator to Lead Financial Strategy and Growth

PORTLAND, Ore. — July 22, 2026 — Valaurum, Inc., the Portland-based pioneer in nanotechnology-enabled gold bills, today announced the appointment of Will Marshall as Chief Financial Officer. Marshall brings deep experience as a finance executive within the venture-backed technology ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay Area, and returns to his home state of Oregon to help lead Valaurum's next chapter of growth.

"I'm thrilled to come home," said Marshall. "Oregon is where my roots are, and to join Valaurum – a company that has quietly built one of the most compelling ecosystems of wealth democratization in the world – is genuinely exciting. Valaurum is exactly the kind of opportunity I've spent my career preparing for."

Marshall joins Valaurum with a track record of building financial infrastructure for high-growth, venture-backed companies across the Bay Area, where he has worked alongside founders, boards, and investors to scale operations, raise capital, and create enterprise value. His experience navigating the financial complexities of early-to-growth stage companies makes him well-suited to support Valaurum's expanding commercial footprint and strengthen institutional investor relationships

"Will is exactly the financial leader we need at this stage of Valaurum's evolution," said Adam Trexler, President and Founder of Valaurum. "His experience with venture-backed companies, combined with his deep understanding of what it takes to build durable businesses, will be invaluable as we scale our technology and deepen our relationships with investors and partners around the world."

Portland's emergence as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology innovation provides a natural backdrop for Valaurum's mission. The region's growing ecosystem – anchored by world-class research institutions, a thriving startup community, and a manufacturing base with deep roots in precision and materials science – mirrors the kind of environment where Valaurum's nanotechnology platform is uniquely positioned to flourish.