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The ACC’s Tomorrow’s Leadership Council (TLC) is designed to advance and vest executive talent in the coal industry. The Council provides a meaningful opportunity for up-and-coming executives to enhance their industry knowledge and networks through projects and activities that advance industry-wide objectives as well as professional development goals.

The program, which launched in 2009, has “graduated” nearly 30 executives. Registrants for the “class of 2011” hail from the following companies:

  • ADA Environmental Solutions
  • AEP Cook Coal Terminal
  • AEP River Operations
  • Alpha Coal Sales
  • Alpha Natural Resources
  • Arch Coal
  • Arizona Public Service
  • B&W Resources
  • The C Reiss Coal Company
  • Martin Engineering
  • Peabody Energy
  • Patriot Coal
  • SGS North America
  • Taggart Global
  • Union Pacific Railroad
  • We Energies
  • Westar Energy
  • White Energy Coal

Each TLC group produces an annual project, focused on an aspect of the coal industry. The 2009 Project looked at “Coal Fundamentals: An Overview of Coal Supply, Consumption & Transportation.” This web-based program was designed as a comprehensive introduction to the coal industry, suitable for educating new hires, public policy makers, students, the media and others with an interest in how coal is produced, consumed and transported. The Coal Fundamentals resource for new hires is available on the Members Only section of the ACC website.

The 2010 Project was titled “Coal Unplugged.” It was based on the notion that coal is used to produce much more than electricity. The project provides documentation on how we use carbon-based products on a daily basis, in ways additional to power generation. TLC members researched how coal-based products are used in transportation, consumer electronics, medical products, food products and energy. The Coal Unplugged project is available on the Members Only section of the ACC website.

The 2011 project will look at How to use Social Media as an effective business tool.

How is the TLC Structured?

The TLC is organized as an open enrollment program – participants may join at any time but are encouraged to enroll at the beginning of each year. A one-year commitment is recommended to best benefit from the program offerings and opportunities.

What is Unique About the TLC?

The TLC is specific to the coal industry – the community of participants and their activities focus exclusively on coal. The program is intended to complement other corporate leadership development programs that are designed to advance more general business skills.

Who Should Participate in the TLC?

Entry level staff and mid-level executives from the coal supply, consumption and transportation industries, as well as those working in companies that support these business sectors. There are no age-specific limitations – our participants have ranged in age from 20-something to 40-something.

This program is for American Coal Council members in good standing only.

For more information on the Tomorrow’s Leadership Council, please visit the ACC website, “Committees” page (www.americancoalcouncil.org). You may also contact Jason Hayes, Communications Director at 202-756-4540, or by email at jhayes@americancoalcouncil.org.

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