Over 30 years experience in all aspects of minerals industry, including mining and oil and gasExecutive responsibility for many corporate staff functionsExperience with dozens of mergers, acquisitions and dispositionsStrong background in corporate governance best practices Board of Directors, Armstrong Energy, Inc. 2011-2018, Chairman of Conflicts Committee, member of Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.FutureGen Industrial Alliance, Inc.: Served as Board member from 2005-2012 and Chairman of the board in 2008. Coal Industry Advisory Board: In 2007, nominated by the Department of Energy and approved by the administration to serve as a United States member of this advisory panel of the International Energy Administration based in Paris. This group of international executives meets periodically and produces reports for use by the International Energy Administration related to issues impacting the mining, transportation and utilization of coal. www.iea.org/ciabCongressional Award Foundation: From 2004-2008, served on the Board of Directors of the only charity maintained by the United States Congress which was established to recognize achievements by the nation’s youth. Board members regularly associate with members of Congress on this vital national foundation. www.congressionalaward.orgSpecialties: Oil and gas and mining exploration and production, mine permitting, federal lands, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation