January 15, 2024 - Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced additional key administration and board appointments.

BOARD OF COAL MINING EXAMINERS  

• Phillip Hale of North Tazewell, Industrial Manager, Twin Enterprise  

• Casey Mooneyhan of Pennington Gap, Mine Rescue and Safety, Paramont Contura, LLC  

COAL SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION FUND ADVISORY BOARD  

• Chris Stanley of Clintwood, Vice-President, Clintwood JOD, LLC  

VIRGINIA COAL MINE SAFETY BOARD  

• Christopher Lester of Abingdon, retired Certified Electrician, Murray Energy  

• Harless Mullins of Big Stone Gap, retired, plant operator, Alpha Natural Resources  

• Michael Gary Prater of Grundy, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, United Coal Co.  

• Dr. Victoria Ratliff of Big Stone Gap, Opportunity Appalachia Project Lead for University of Virginia's College at Wise; retired Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Solutions, Mountain Empire Community College  

• Joshua West of Pound, District Representative, United Mine Workers of America