Westwin Elements’ Chief Development Officer, Micah Sartin, has been selected for the 2026 NextGen Under 30 Oklahoma class. The NextGen Under 30 program recognizes young professionals who demonstrate leadership, innovation and dedication to making a meaningful impact in their careers and communities.

Sartin initially joined Westwin Elements as a Vice President, supporting the company’s daily operations before he was promoted to the role of Chief Development Officer in September 2023. In his current role, Sartin leads Westwin’s fundraising and business development functions.

Westwin Elements is the only U.S. nickel refining company expanding domestic production of high-purity nickel for national security and industrial applications. The company operates a demonstration plant in Lawton, Oklahoma, as it advances plans to increase refining capacity and works to strengthen the U.S. nickel supply chain.

“Micah has played a pivotal role in helping Westwin grow from an ambitious idea into America’s only nickel carbonyl refinery,” said KaLeigh Long, Founder and CEO of Westwin Elements. “He brings energy and sound judgement to our plans for commercial operations and to the partnerships helping us get there. I am proud to see him recognized among Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.”

“I am grateful for this recognition and for the people I get to work with every day,” added Sartin. “Building the only major nickel refinery in the United States takes a committed team and partners who believe in what we’re doing. I’m fortunate to be a part of that work here in Oklahoma.”

The NextGen Under 30 program celebrates innovative, creative and inspiring Oklahomans under the age of 30, with this year’s honorees set to be recognized at the 13th annual Award Ceremony on November 6.

About Westwin Elements

Westwin Elements is building America's only major Class 1 nickel refinery, delivering high-purity Class 1 nickel and specialized nickel products for national security and industrial applications. Westwin is driving critical mineral independence and reshaping the future of sustainable metal refining. Learn more at www.westwinelements.com.

For those interested in participating in the project, Micah's team can be reach directly at www.westwinelements.com/invest or via email at jackson@westwinelements.com.

About NextGen Under 30

NextGen Under 30 recognizes exceptional young professionals who demonstrate leadership, innovation, dedication and a commitment to making an impact in their careers and communities. The program celebrates the achievements of the next generation of leaders and provides opportunities for honorees to connect, develop and give back to their community. Learn more at https://nextgenunder30.com/.

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