Kentucky Coal Association

The Kentucky Coal Association (KCA) states on its website that its mission is to "enhance the ability of the Kentucky coal industry to compete in domestic and world coal markets. Through a proactive approach in dealing with elected officials, state agencies, the media, and the general public, the association represents its member companies in innovative ways designed to educate the citizens of Kentucky about energy resources in general and coal in particular."

Staff

 * Bill Caylor is the President of the Kentucky Coal Association (KCA), a position he has held since January 2001.
 * David Moss, Director of Governmental Affairs

Board Members

 * Peter Socha, Chairman
 * Dave Thomas, Vice Chairman
 * John Snider, Secretary
 * D. J. Patton, Treasurer
 * Bill K. Caylor, President

Executive Committee members

 * Kenny E. Allen, Armstrong Coal Company
 * Michael Blackburn, Lauren Land Company
 * Kevin Crutchfield, Alpha Natural Resources
 * Ross Kegan, Black Mountain Resources
 * Scott Perkins, International Coal Group
 * J. J. Shackleford, Teco Coal Corporation
 * Gary Slagel, Consol Inc
 * John Snider, Arch Coal, Inc
 * Peter Socha, James River Coal Co., Chairman
 * Dave Thomas, Alliance Coal, LLC
 * Dave Webb, Patriot Coal Corporation

Contact Details
Kentucky Coal Association 340 South Broadway, Suite 100 Lexington, Kentucky 40508-2553 Phone: 859-233-4743 Fax: 859-233-4745 E-mail: kca At kentuckycoal.com Website: http://www.kentuckycoal.org/

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