Gov. Justice Appoints Frank Foster as Director of the Office of Miners Health, Safety and Training

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Frank Foster as the new Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training. He fills the position vacated by the retirement of Eugene White. Current Acting Director McKennis (Kenny) Browning will become Deputy Director.

Foster is a West Virginia native with over 45 years experience in the mining industry, most recently serving as Administrator for the West Virginia Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety in Charleston.

Foster previously served as Deputy Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training, and has also worked for companies such as Massey Energy, Magnum Coal, Jennmar Corporation, Contura Energy Services LLC., Foresight Energy, and Patriot Coal Corporation.

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