Ramaco Announces Changes to Executive Leadership and Board of Directors
Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) has announced key changes to its executive leadership and Board of Directors. E. Forrest Jones, Jr., who has served as a board member since 2021, will become the company's new General Counsel effective May 1, 2025. Jones resigned from the Board on March 14, 2025, and was honored with the title of Director Emeritus.
Additionally, Evan H. Jenkins, who has served as General Counsel and Secretary since February 2024, has been elected to the Board and appointed as Vice-Chairman. Jenkins will step down as General Counsel when Jones assumes the role but will continue as Secretary. The Board maintains its structure with five independent and four non-independent directors.
Jones brings 37 years of experience as owner of Jones & Associates law firm, specializing in coal industry corporate and regulatory matters. Jenkins brings extensive public service experience, including roles as Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court and U.S. Congressman.
Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella sua leadership esecutiva e nel Consiglio di Amministrazione. E. Forrest Jones, Jr., che è stato membro del consiglio dal 2021, diventerà il nuovo Consigliere Generale dell'azienda a partire dal 1 maggio 2025. Jones si è dimesso dal Consiglio il 14 marzo 2025 e gli è stato conferito il titolo di Direttore Emerito.
Inoltre, Evan H. Jenkins, che ha ricoperto il ruolo di Consigliere Generale e Segretario da febbraio 2024, è stato eletto nel Consiglio e nominato Vice-Presidente. Jenkins si dimetterà dal ruolo di Consigliere Generale quando Jones assumerà l'incarico, ma continuerà come Segretario. Il Consiglio mantiene la sua struttura con cinque amministratori indipendenti e quattro non indipendenti.
Jones porta con sé 37 anni di esperienza come proprietario dello studio legale Jones & Associates, specializzato in questioni aziendali e normative dell'industria del carbone. Jenkins vanta un'ampia esperienza nel servizio pubblico, comprese le cariche di Giudice Capo della Corte Suprema della Virginia Occidentale e di Congresso degli Stati Uniti.
Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) ha anunciado cambios clave en su liderazgo ejecutivo y en la Junta Directiva. E. Forrest Jones, Jr., quien ha sido miembro de la junta desde 2021, se convertirá en el nuevo Asesor Jurídico de la empresa a partir del 1 de mayo de 2025. Jones renunció a la Junta el 14 de marzo de 2025 y fue honrado con el título de Director Emérito.
Además, Evan H. Jenkins, quien ha servido como Asesor Jurídico y Secretario desde febrero de 2024, ha sido elegido para la Junta y nombrado Vicepresidente. Jenkins dejará su puesto como Asesor Jurídico cuando Jones asuma el cargo, pero continuará como Secretario. La Junta mantiene su estructura con cinco directores independientes y cuatro no independientes.
Jones aporta 37 años de experiencia como propietario del bufete de abogados Jones & Associates, especializado en asuntos corporativos y regulatorios de la industria del carbón. Jenkins tiene una amplia experiencia en el servicio público, incluidos roles como Juez Presidente de la Corte Suprema de Virginia Occidental y Congresista de EE. UU.
Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC)는 경영진과 이사회에 대한 주요 변화를 발표했습니다. E. Forrest Jones, Jr.는 2021년부터 이사로 재직해왔으며, 2025년 5월 1일부터 회사의 새로운 법무 담당자가 됩니다. Jones는 2025년 3월 14일 이사회에서 사임했으며, 명예 이사라는 칭호를 받았습니다.
추가로, Evan H. Jenkins는 2024년 2월부터 법무 담당자 및 비서로 재직해왔으며, 이사로 선출되어 부회장으로 임명되었습니다. Jenkins는 Jones가 역할을 맡을 때 법무 담당자에서 물러나지만 비서로 계속 활동할 것입니다. 이사회는 다섯 명의 독립 이사와 네 명의 비독립 이사로 구성된 구조를 유지합니다.
Jones는 석탄 산업의 기업 및 규제 문제를 전문으로 하는 Jones & Associates 법률 사무소의 소유자로서 37년의 경험을 가지고 있습니다. Jenkins는 웨스트버지니아 주 대법원 대법원장 및 미국 하원의원으로서의 역할을 포함한 폭넓은 공공 서비스 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) a annoncé des changements clés dans sa direction exécutive et son Conseil d'Administration. E. Forrest Jones, Jr., qui est membre du conseil depuis 2021, deviendra le nouveau conseiller général de l'entreprise à compter du 1er mai 2025. Jones a démissionné du Conseil le 14 mars 2025 et a été honoré du titre de Directeur Émérite.
De plus, Evan H. Jenkins, qui a occupé le poste de conseiller général et de secrétaire depuis février 2024, a été élu au Conseil et nommé vice-président. Jenkins démissionnera de son poste de conseiller général lorsque Jones assumera le rôle, mais continuera en tant que secrétaire. Le Conseil maintient sa structure avec cinq administrateurs indépendants et quatre non indépendants.
Jones apporte 37 ans d'expérience en tant que propriétaire du cabinet d'avocats Jones & Associates, spécialisé dans les affaires d'entreprise et réglementaires de l'industrie du charbon. Jenkins possède une vaste expérience dans le service public, y compris des rôles en tant que juge en chef de la Cour suprême de Virginie-Occidentale et membre du Congrès américain.
Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) hat wichtige Änderungen in der Unternehmensführung und im Vorstand bekannt gegeben. E. Forrest Jones, Jr., der seit 2021 Mitglied des Vorstands ist, wird ab dem 1. Mai 2025 der neue General Counsel des Unternehmens. Jones trat am 14. März 2025 aus dem Vorstand zurück und wurde mit dem Titel Emeritus Director geehrt.
Darüber hinaus wurde Evan H. Jenkins, der seit Februar 2024 als General Counsel und Sekretär tätig ist, in den Vorstand gewählt und zum stellvertretenden Vorsitzenden ernannt. Jenkins wird als General Counsel zurücktreten, wenn Jones die Rolle übernimmt, jedoch weiterhin als Sekretär tätig sein. Der Vorstand behält seine Struktur mit fünf unabhängigen und vier nicht unabhängigen Direktoren bei.
Jones bringt 37 Jahre Erfahrung als Inhaber der Anwaltskanzlei Jones & Associates mit, die auf Unternehmens- und Regulierungsangelegenheiten der Kohlenindustrie spezialisiert ist. Jenkins verfügt über umfassende Erfahrung im öffentlichen Dienst, einschließlich der Positionen als Chief Justice des Obersten Gerichtshofs von West Virginia und US-Kongressabgeordneter.
- Appointment of highly experienced legal counsel with deep coal industry expertise
- Addition of former Chief Justice and U.S. Congressman to Board leadership
- Maintained balanced board composition with majority independent directors
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E. Forrest Jones, Jr., has been hired by the Company to serve as its new General Counsel, bringing a career of immense legal experience in the minerals and coal industry. Mr. Jones has been a member of the Board since 2021 and resigned as a director of the Company effective March 14, 2025, to transition into his new full-time role effective May 1, 2025. In conjunction with his resignation as a director, he was honored by the Board with the honorary appointment of Director Emeritus.
"Forrest has served as a member of the Board with unwavering commitment and leadership greatly enriching and guiding the Board's deliberations and decisions. Mr. Jones' strategic thinking during a period of significant growth has been instrumental in the Company's success and expansion. His service as Chairman of the Environmental, Health and Safety Committee has ensured the highest standards of safety and well-being for all employees. His decades of experience, qualifications, and unique legal skills make him well qualified to serve as our General Counsel," said Randall W. Atkins, Ramaco Chairman and CEO.
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The total number of Board members remains unchanged with five independent directors and four non-independent directors.
E. Forrest Jones, Jr., age 74, has served as a member of our Board of Directors since January 2021. Mr. Jones has been the owner and manager of Jones & Associates, a law firm in
Evan Jenkins, age 64, joined Ramaco in February 2024 as General Counsel and Secretary. Mr.
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