Alpha Natural Resources, a leading US coal supplier, announced the appointment of Mr L Patrick Hassey to the company's board of directors.

Mr Hassey was the chairman and chief executive officer of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated until his retirement in May 2011. He also serves as a member of the board of directors of Ryder System Inc, a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions.

Mr Kevin Crutchfield chairman and CEO of Alpha Natural Resources said “We are very pleased that Pat has joined Alpha's board. Pat has more than four decades of experience in the metals industry, a key destination for our products. His broad management background, both in the U.S. and internationally, along with his expertise in manufacturing, logistics and marketing, will further strengthen the resources available to the board and support Alpha's plans for the future."

Mr Hassey joins current board members
Mr Kevin S Crutchfield
Mr William J Crowley Jr
Mr E Linn Draper Jr
Mr Glenn A Eisenberg
Deborah M Fretz
Mr P Michael Giftos
Mr Joel Richards III
Mr James F Roberts
Mr Ted G Wood.

With USD 7.1 billion in total revenue in 2011, Alpha Natural Resources ranks as America's second largest coal producer by revenue and third largest by production.

Source - Alpha Natural Resources

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