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April 17, 2018 - On April 13, 2018, the University of Kentucky College of Engineering inducte six alumni into the Hall of Distinction: David J. Burianek, Louisville, Kentucky; Eric J. Cremers, Spokane, Washington; Michael D. Day, Madison, West Virginia; Kevin L. Hobbs, The Woodlands, Texas; Thomas E. Jenkins, Sr., Pewee Valley, Kentucky and Benjamin T. Quinn, Sr., Glasgow, Kentucky.
Eric Cremers, Kevin Hobbs, Tom Jenkins, Dean Larry Holloway, President Eli Capilouto, Provost David Blackwell, Ben Quinn, Sr., Mike Day, David Burianek Michael D. Day (B.S. in Mining Engineering, 1993)
Michael Day is president and chief executive officer for ArcelorMittal Princeton Operations, a position he has held since 2017. A third-generation coal miner, Day’s career began with Leeco in London, Kentucky. He moved to Arch Coal in 1995, where he served as production supervisor, superintendent, manager of engineering, director of process improvement and mine manager. He joined Magnum Coal in 2006 as general manager of its Logan County operation and was promoted to director of operations one year later. Hired by Patriot Coal in 2008, Day held a number of senior-level positions including executive vice president of operations and chief operating officer. Prior to accepting his current position, Day served as senior vice president of WV Technical Services Blackhawk Mining.
Michael Day
UK College of Engineering Hall of Distinction
Through their extraordinary achievements, UK alumni have established a lasting legacy of excellence. Over 25,000 individuals have earned engineering and computer science degrees and the University of Kentucky. Established in 1992, the Hall of Distinction recognizes and honors those alumni who have demonstrated distinguished professional accomplishments, outstanding character and commitment to community service. This recognition serves to encourage exemplary achievements by current students and others. It is a symbol of the respect and admiration held by the University of Kentucky College of Engineering for these esteemed individuals. For more information, contact Kelly Hahn, 859-257-3409, kelly.hahn@uky.edu.
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