Walter Energy Inc the world leading, publicly traded pure play producer of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry provided 2. Executive Appointments
Mr Dan Cartwright has been named President Canadian Operations effective immediately. Mr Cartwright who joined Walter Energy in June 2011 has more than 37 years of mining experience, mainly with surface mines such as those operated by Walter in Canada. He was previously Vice President of Operations Support Powder River Basin & Southwest for Peabody Energy where he supported six large mines in Wyoming, New Mexico and Arizona. Prior to that role, Mr Cartwright was Operations Director North Antelope Rochelle Operations Unit, Peabody flagship operation. Mr Cartwright also worked for Shell Mining Company in various positions for over 15 years, most recently as President, Shell/Marrowbone Development Company.
Mr Rich Donnelly has been named President Jim Walter Resources effective immediately. Mr Donnelly was most recently Vice President Engineering for JWR and has worked for Walter 34 years. Mr Donnelly has extensive experience in all aspects of the mining business and has held numerous operational positions throughout the organization. Donnelly has served in various Deputy Mine Manager positions and in various Mine Manager positions at Walter properties. In addition, Donnelly has previously served as Vice President Operations for Jim Walter Resources.
Mr Earl H Doppelt has been named Senior Vice President General Counsel and Secretary, effective immediately. With over 30 years of legal experience, Mr Doppelt has served as the senior legal officer of several major global companies including The Nielsen Corporation, ACNielsen Corporation, The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation and Paramount Communications. Most recently he served as the Executive Vice President General Counsel and Secretary of Information Services Group. Mr Keenan Hohol who had been filling this position on an interim basis will continue to serve as Vice President of Legal Canadian and European Operations.
