Jim Bunn Re-Elected WVCA Chairman

Members of the Board unanimously re-elected Jim Bunn of Blue Creek Processing as chairman of the board of directors at the Association’s annual meeting last week.  This will be Jim’s fourth term at the helm of the largest state coal mining association in the nation. He previously led the Association for two terms from 2002-2004 and after taking a break was elected to return to the seat in August, 2008. During his first stint as chairman, Jim joined Warren Hylton in initiating the Friends of Coal campaign to bring attention to the positive accomplishments and aspects of the coal industry and its people on the State of West Virginia. 

 

Jim told the membership following his election, that it’s critical we continue to “play offense” emphasizing the importance of providing energy to the nation and the world.  Our people are our greatest asset and they are truly the “best practicing environmentalists” in the world.  What they do everyday, mining West Virginia coal, is essential to America’s security.”

In addition to Bunn, Association members elected the following officers to the executive committee for 2009-2010.

·          Immediate Past Chairman – Andrew Jordon (Pritchard Mining)

·          1st Vice-Chairman--- Kevin Crutchfield (Alpha Natural Resources)

·          2nd Vice-Chairman--- Gary White (International Resource Partners)

·          Secretary--- Ben Hatfield (International Coal Group)

·          Asst. Secretary--- John Snider (Arch Coal)

·          Treasurer--- Paul Vining (Patriot Coal)

·          Asst. Treasurer--- Jim Laurita (MEPCO)

·          Associate Division Chairman---Dan Pochick (Rish Equipment)

·          Member at Large, General Membership--- Jimmy Brock (CONSOL Energy)

·          Member at Large, General Membership--- Warren Hylton (Patience Coal)

·          Member at Large, Associate Membership--- Steve Walker (Walker Machinery)

 

In addition to the officers, the following members were elected to the Board of Directors.