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Jimmy Brock is the Chief Operating Officer - Coal for Consol Energy Inc. Mr. Brock is responsible for all aspects of coal operations, safety, production, mine plans, economics and all other operational responsibilities. He has extensive experience in all facets of safety, production, ventilation, ground control and mining logistics. Prior to being promoted to Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Brock held various management positions while working his way up through the ranks, including Senior Vice President of Northern Appalachia Operations, Vice President of Northern West Virginia Operations, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, General Mine Foreman, Longwall Coordinator, Shift Foreman and Section Foreman. He has worked in the coal industry for thirty-one years, all as an employee of Consol Energy. In addition to his various management positions, he also has fifteen years of mine rescue training and service. Mr. Brock currently serves as Chairman of the West Virginia Coal Association Board of Directors. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, with a degree in geological engineering.

James (Jim) Grech has over thirty years of experience in the coal and natural resources industry. He joined the company in June 2021 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Grech has substantial operational, commercial and financial experience in mining and other energy business operations, as well as extensive experience in utilities and capital markets. Mr. Grech has held executive leadership roles throughout his career, most recently he served as Chief Executive Officer of Wolverine Fuels from 2018 to 2021. Other positions held include President of Nexus Gas Transmission, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of Consol Energy and Vice President at DTE Energy. Mr. Grech holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Lawrence Technological University. He also completed the executive development program of the Wharton Business School.