Expert Details
U.S. Coal Industry and Several Countries (all issues)
ID: 730619
Virginia, USA
Expert has been an independent Energy Industry Consultant for over 15 years. He lends his expertise to issues facing the industry. He also leverages his specific knowledge of the major basins in the U.S. and the major companies competing in the market.
Expert's experience in the coal industry spans over 40 years. He holds a Mining Engineering Degree.
Provided IE and expert witness support to a mid-western utility in the two largest fuel supply litigations in US history. Led turnaround for South African mining bank in Illinois Basin.Represented law firm in dispute concerning evaluation of $300MM coal company.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1972 | Degree: BSEM | Subject: Mining Engineering | Institution: West Virginia University |
| Year: 1978 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Management | Institution: West Virginia University |
| Year: 1989 | Degree: JD | Subject: Business Law | Institution: Harvard Law School |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1999 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Energy Industry Consultant; Managing Member | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert consults with banks, utilities and energy companies on strategic issues, evaluations, lending and workouts. His demonstrated consulting capabilities include strategy, litigation support and general management. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2012 | Employer: | Title: CEO and Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert assumed responsibility for a $600MM investment, also leading the company through insolvency. He reorganized and rationalized 9 mines. Expert also negotiated several settlements with large and numerous companies and utilities. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Employer: | Title: Project Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert acquired 1 billion tons of coal (medium-sulfur) in Southern IL. He developed a strategic plan for the corporation; he also developed a mine plan and led a feasibility study. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2001 | Employer: ASIAN AMERICAN Coal, Inc. | Title: President and CEO | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert developed the strategic plan for energy development in China. He also stewarded major acquisitions, financings and private equity offerings. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1999 | Employer: ZEIGLER COAL HOLDING CO. | Title: Senior VP | Department: |
Responsibilities:As COO, Expert was responsible for P&L for a $700MM-per-year coal company. Among other major accomplishments, he rationalized 13 mining complexes during this time. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1994 | Employer: Self-employed | Title: Energy Industry Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert offered Strategy, General Management, and Litigation Support to a number of clients, including Goldman Sachs and Public Service of Indiana. He was involved in the two largest fuel supply agreement litigations in U.S. history. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1992 | Employer: MAPCO COAL | Title: Senior VP | Department: |
Responsibilities:As COO for this $450MM-per-year coal company, Expert assumed P&L responsibility with over 1,500 employees. He also assumed responsibility in Human Resources as well as Government and Public Relations. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1973 to 1990 | Employer: AT MASSEY COAL COMPANY | Title: Various | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert served this company in multiple capacities: Head of Mergers and Acquisitions Group; President of Elk Run Group (combining 5 independent coal companies) (1979-86); VP of Peerless Eagle Coal Company (1977-99); Asst. Manager of Mines (1975-77); and Chief Industrial Engineer (1973-75). |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1996 to 1998 | Country / Region: Australia | Summary: Performed three separate due diligence efforts in support of acquistions. |
| Years: 1999 to 2001 | Country / Region: Venezuela | Summary: Acted as Board Member for a mining and sales company. |
| Years: 1999 to 2001 | Country / Region: CHINA | Summary: Developed two joint venture mining projectgs |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Society of Mining Engineers, AIME West Virginia Coal Mining Institute (Past President) American Institute of Mining Engineers |
| Professional Appointments |
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| College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Board of Visitors University of Charleston Board of Trustees Director: James River Coal Company Director: Various Zeigler Coal Holding Company Subs Director: Various AT Massey Subs Director: ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Society of Mining Engineers, AIME: Outstanding Mining Engineer of the Year WVU School of Mines Distinguished Engineer of Mines |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He holds a patent for improving coal cutting on a continuous miner. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He provides independent engineering and expert witness services for fuel supply agreement disputes; loans and safety defense. MOST RECENTLY: Represented the Unsecured Creditors in $30 billion of Bankruptcy Proceedings as the Independent Expert Numerous testimony experiences since 1975 |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Responsible for purchasing over $7 billion of supplies and services. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He consults on all issues in the U.S. Coal Industry, in addition he has some knowledge of several foreign coal producing countries. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He has managed 3 workouts for banks during his consultancy. |
Fields of Expertise
bituminous coal, clean coal, coal, coal (fuel), coal analysis, coal bed methane production, coal beneficiation, coal environmental effect, coal resource exploration, coking, energy economics, natural resource economics, coal storage, clean-coal technology, capital, capital equipment, capital expenditure evaluation, capital market, capital planning, capital projects management, capital structure, income capitalization approach, corporate finance, energy finance, finance, financial analysis, financial forecasting, financial management, financial market, financial projection, mergers and acquisitions financial analysis, securities finance, project finance, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, corporate bankruptcy, business operations, construction operations, dragline operations, evolutionary operation, international operations, operation analysis, operational auditing, operational amplifier, operational excellence, Operational Improvement, operational process improvement, operational risk, Sales and operational planning, business startup, project start-up, startup, debt restructuring