October 2004 Two JWR Employees Elected to Public Office

Two No. 4 Mine employees came out winners in recent runoff elections in local city elections.  Mike Johnson now holds the top position in the City of Fairfield.  He defeated his opponent for the mayor's office with 62% of the vote.  Mike has worked for JWR for the past 28 years.  He is the Industrial Relations Supervisor at No. 4 Mine.  Mike has a BS degree from Alabama State University and served eight years on the Fairfield City Council.  Mike and his wife, Paulette have four children.

No. 4 Mine Safety Coordinator Ken Russell got 68% of the vote in his runoff bid for Sumiton City Council Place 2.  Ken is a Walker County native and a Navy Veteran.  He has a BS degree from Birmingham Southern College and has been employed by JWR for 26 years.  He is also a long-time Mine Rescue team member.  Ken and his wife, Eunice, have three children.