David Stetson

David Stetson has served as a director since November 2023. Mr. Stetson has served as the executive chairman of Alpha Metallurgical Resources since 2023 and previously served as its chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this role, Mr. Stetson served as chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of both ANR, Inc. and  Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. from 2016 until the merger of these entities with Contura (now Alpha) in 2018. Mr. Stetson has held a number of executive leadership positions in various industries, including chief executive officer, chief restructuring officer, general counsel and senior advisor including A.K. Kelly Technologies, Trinity Coal Corporation, American Resources Offshore, Inc., Lexington Coal Company, and Lipari Energy Inc.

Mr. Stetson earned a bachelor of science degree from Murray State University, a juris doctor degree from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, and a master of business administration degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Mr. Stetson’s qualifications to serve on our Board include more than 30 years of experience in various leadership positions and deep insight into strategic applications of financing alternatives, formulation of business strategies, tactical coordination of operational activities, and the ability to maximize strategic values and execute on appropriate solutions.