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October 2007 JWR Career History: "Started in October 1978 on the evening shift as ISL, then Rib Driller, Roof Bolter and I am currently a Fireboss." Job Duties: Fireboss day shift north-west and pump the entire mine. Favorite Part of My Job: "Pumping water and making sure the mine is safe for everyone." Least Favorite of My Job: "Going into chest deep water." Why JWR As a Career: "I was working in construction and it didn't last year round. I just got married and needed a career with good pay and insurance!" Age: 53 Education: Graduated from Calera High School Residence: Montevallo, Alabama Spouse & Occupation: Children: Jason, 26, is a Roofbolter at No. 7 Mine and Justin who is a Trackman at No. 4 Mine (serving in the Air Force currently). Hobbies: Drag racing with my sons. Favorite Movie: Favorite TV Show: NCIS His Advice to Everyone: “Just do the right thing and everything will work out! But remember to put God first.” |
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September 2007 JWR Career History: Section Foreman 1982 – 1986 Control Room Operator – 1987 to present Job Duties: Monitor all operations underground and above ground Favorite Part of My Job: My favorite part of the job is when things are running smoothly and we are safely producing the maximum amount of coal possible." Least Favorite of My Job: Why JWR As a Career: "I preciously worked 10 years for another coal company in various capacities. I had heard that JWR was a great company to work with. In addition to this, my wife and I have a beautiful daughter with special needs. We had heard that the Tuscaloosa area offered outstanding programs for students with special needs. We moved from our home in Jasper 25 years ago for these two reasons. It has proven to be a great career move. JWR is an outstanding company to work for. JWR has been most generous to me and my family. In addition to this our daughter has had outstanding experiences in the Tuscaloosa area." Age: 53 Education: Walker High School and Walker Jr. College Residence: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Spouse & Occupation: Debbie, Director of Special Education, Tuscaloosa City Schools Children: Beth – age 29 Hobbies: Camping and riding my Harley Davidson Road King Favorite Movie: Anything with comedy Favorite TV Show: “How’s It Made” – the Discovery Channel His Advice to Everyone: “Treat others as you want to be treated” |
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July 2007 Joseph Tingle Mason - No. 4 Mine  JWR Career History: "I began my mining career at No. 4 Mine in December of 2004. Since starting there I have been on evening shift as a Mason I'm also a member of the Mine Rescue and First Aid Team." Job Duties: "Masonry work majority of the time and anything and everything a small portion of the time. All other duties prescribed by management, covers what work I do." Favorite Part of My Job: "The people and of course the money." Least Favorite Part of My Job: "Leaving the house for work." Why JWR as a Career: "I am a third generation coal miner, maybe it is genetic. Honestly though, it is because I do enjoy my job and because it is a job I can take pride in." Age: 24 Education: Montevallo High and Berea College Residence: Pearidge, Alabama (just outside Montevallo) Spouse & Occupation: Dreama Tingle, Cosmetologist Children: None. Hobbies: Agriculture, family time and of course R&R. Favorite Book: "On the Beach" by Nevil Shute and "Through the Door" by Tim Tingle (my father) Favorite Movie: "October Sky" Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld His Advice to Everyone: "What goes around comes around." |
August 2007 Tim Tingle Fireboss/Pumper - No. 7 Mine JWR Career History: "I started at No. 3 Mine in May of 1979. I went to No. 7 Mine in 2001 after No. 3 Mine closed." Job Duties: Installing, repairing and maintaining pumps and firebossing the mine for hazards. Favorite Part of My Job: "I enjoy walking and examining the mine." Least Favorite Part of My Job: "Having to retrieve a pump from stagnant, waist deep water." Why JWR as a Career: "It started as a summer job. Nothing better came along that paid as well. It's been a long summer." Age: 49 Education: Montevallo High and three years at the University of Montevallo Residence: Pearidge, Alabama (just outside Montevallo) Spouse & Occupation: Nanette, housewife and mother Children: Grace, 27; Andrew, 26; Joseph, 24; Chris, 23 and Kevin, 22 Hobbies: Woodcarving, writing and traveling overseas Favorite Book: "The one I haven't written yet." Favorite Movie: Indiana Jones series Favorite TV Show: No time for TV but when I do it's the History Channel His Advice to Everyone: "Stay busy, set goals but realize the best part of life is not reaching the goal but the journey to get there." |
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June 2007 T.J. (Tommy) R. Johnson Mine Prep Plant Mechanic - No. 4 Mine  JWR Career History: "I worked three years for McNally building No. 5 Mine, No. 7 Mine and the Bessie Prep Plant. I then became employed by JWR and worked for 14 years at No. 5 Mine and have been at No. 4 Mine since 2005." Job Duties: Plant Mechanic, Shop Welder, GIL and underground welder Favorite Part of My Job: "Camaraderie with co-workers." Least Favorite Part of My Job: "4D5 evening shift." Why JWR as a Career: "I enjoy this type of work and have always been interested in building, repairing and manufacturing machinery of all types." Age: 57 Education: Fayette Co. High School - Army (Vietnam) Vocational Training (welding) Residence: Fayette, Alabama Spouse & Occupation: Deborah (Locke) Johnson - Daycare & Preschool Director/Teacher Children: Daughter - Tracy (Johnson) Bagwell & Russell, (grandchildren - John, 9, and Russell, 5. Son - Tommy and his wife Julie (grandchildren - Macy, 3 and Tommy, six months). Hobbies: "Working in my shop, visiting with everyone who comes by, doing odd jobs for people, metal work, designing and building special projects, carpentry and working on the house." Favorite Book: "The Holy Bible" Favorite Movie: "Jeremiah Johnson" Favorite TV Show: Lost His Advice to Everyone: "The way you do your job tells a lot about your character." |
June 2007 Tim Dorsett Electrician - No. 7 Mine  JWR Career History: "I started at JWR on October 31, 2005 and went directly to the Longwall. I got a chance to bid on an electrician trainee job and go through the training program. I recently received a position on the Mine Rescue and First Aid Team." Job Duties: Maintenance, permissibility, electrical trouble shooting, hydraulics and mechanical trouble shooting Favorite Part of My Job: "Working on the equipment and being part of the Mine Rescue Team." Least Favorite Part of My Job: "Grease." Why JWR as a Career: "Coal mining is the only place I found that I fit in and I can make the most money for my education." Age: 25 Education: GED Residence: Gordo, Alabama Spouse & Occupation: Jennifer, mother (hardest job in the world) Children: Andrew, 6 and Ethan, 2 Hobbies: None Favorite Book: "The Two Towers" JRR Tolkien Favorite Movie: "300" Favorite TV Show: House His Advice to Everyone: "Life is short, live it up." |
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November 2006 Butch Gladson Miner Operator Helper - No. 7 Mine  JWR Career History: "I have been with JWR for two years." Job Duties: Miner operator helper, roof bolter and scoopman Favorite Part of My Job: "Running the miner." Least Favorite Part of My Job: "Building brattices." Why JWR as a Career: "The insurance and pay." Age: 42 Education: 10th grade Residence: Cottondale, Alabama Spouse & Occupation: Eva, Manager at Petro Children: Keith 22, Brandon 20 and Cory 12 Hobbies: Drag Racing  Favorite Movie: Gladiator Favorite TV Show: NHRA Racing His Advice to Everyone: "Be safe and beware of your surroundings." |
November 2006 Donald C. Parker Longwall Foreman - No. 5 Mine  JWR Career History: "I started at No. 3 Mine in 1977 in the UMWA. In 2001I was promoted to Foreman at No. 5 Mine. When No. 5 Mine was down, I went to No. 4 Mine and am now a Longwall Foreman at No. 5 Mine." Job Duties: "I started out as a Brattice man then worked on a Production Section, and have worked as a Longwall Helper, a Shearer Operator, Ram Car Operator, a Miner Man and a Roof Bolter." Favorite Part of My Job: "Running coal and being around the people in the mines." Least Favorite Part of My Job: Why JWR as a Career: "It's a family tradition. My grandfather was a miner for 30 years, my father Kelly Parker was the lamp house man at No. 5 Mine, and my father-in-law, D. N. Herren, was a coal miner for Concord Mine for about 35 years. His two sons and four brothers were all coal miners as well. My twin brother, Ronald Parker, works at No. 5 Mine and my son, Blake Parker, now works at No. 7 Mine and loves the Longwall." Age: 49 Education: Jess Lanier Residence: Hueytown, Alabama Spouse & Occupation: Cindy, employed by Buffalo Rock Children: Blake Parker, 22 Hobbies: Fishing Favorite TV Show: CSI His Advice to Everyone: "Try to think before you do or say something that can hurt yourself or others. Always treat people the way you want to be treated." |
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August 2003 Kathy Lott Executive Assistant  JWR Career History: "I joined the company in 1983. I spent the first two years in the Accounting Department and the remainder has been in the Executive Department." Job Duties: Assistant to the President & COO and VP of Marketing and Transportation. Favorite Part of My Job: "The daily challenge." Least Favorite Part of My Job: "Lack of communication that sometimes occurs." Why JWR as a Career: "JWR presented me with the best opportunity to utilize my talents and provide an ideal work environment." Age: 45 Education: BS in Education - The University of Alabama Residence: Birmingham, Alabama Spouse & Occupation: Bobby - Attorney Hobbies: Antiquing, judging BBQ contests (Kathy and her husband are certified "Memphis In May" BBQ judges), Alabama football Favorite Book: "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" Favorite Movie: "Sunset Boulevard" & "Sense & Sensibility" Favorite TV Show: Andy Griffith His Best Advice to Everyone: "Anticipate obstacles and prepare yourself to overcome them." |
January 2006 Misty Beams Contract Analyst - Central Mining Office  JWR Career History: "I am still new to JWR, I started in September 2005 in the Transportation and Marketing Department." Job Duties: "I am the assistant to the Transportation and Marketing Team. Basically, I will do whatever needs to be done to make our department run smoothly." Favorite Part of My Job: "The people and office atmosphere." Least Favorite Part of My Job: "The road muck that gets on my white car when it rains." Why JWR as a Career: "I was recently married and was looking for a secure environment closer to my home. It was important to me that the company be supportive and care about their employees. I found that in JWR." Age: 25 Education: Lawson State Residence: McCalla, Alabama Spouse & Occupation: Jonathan, works at No. 4 Mine Children: "We have no children yet but we have the joy of two nieces, two nephews and the newest addition to our family, Midnight (our horse)." Hobbies: "Reading, socializing with my family and friends and now, working with my horse." Favorite Book: "I love to read so it is hard to pick a favorite. I did really enjoy Ashley Riley's books though." Favorite Movie: "Any movie with Elvis in it!!" Favorite TV Show: "Wildfire" Her Best Advice to Everyone: "Life is a long lesson in humility."--James Barrie (1860-1937) |
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May 2003 Gregory Stallworth, Sr. Roofbolter - No. 4 Mine  JWR Career History: "Began work with JWR in 1980 as ISL, later became Shuttle Car Operator, worked on Track Crew, a Scoop Operator and now a Roofbolter." Job Duties: Pinning top and ribs to make safe for all miners. Favorite Part of My Job: "Making the mine safe for everyone." Least Favorite Part of My Job: Walking the returns. Why JWR as a Career: "Good paycheck." Age: 51 Education: High School/Trade School Residence: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Spouse: Children: Melanie 32, Keith 30, Greg Jr. 25, Rashard 13, Kaisha 5 and Zaria Antionette 2 months Hobbies: Travel, Dancing & TV Favorite Book: "The Bible" Favorite Movie: "John Q" Favorite TV Show: Comic View His Best Advice to Everyone: "Don't give a man a stick to hit you with. Let him find his own." |
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December 2003 Jeff Cammon Applications Administrator - CMO  JWR Career History: "I was hired on October 1, 1979. I have spent the entire time at the Central Mining Office. I have worked in Computer Operations, Programming and as System Analyst." Job Duties: Develops computer applications or programs to meet the users needs. Jeff also troubleshoots problem areas as they occur in various applications. Favorite Part of My Job: "Interacting with the various users to accomplish the desired results and deliver the application to the agreed specifications." Least Favorite Part of My Job: "None." Why JWR as a Career: "I was looking for better job opportunities when I found JWR. I've truly enjoyed working for this company and the many people it has afforded me to befriend over the years." Age: 49 Education: Associate Degree in Computer Science from Herzing College, also attended Mississippi Valley State University for two years. Residence: Fosters, Alabama Spouse & Occupation: Evera W. Cammon - First Grade Teacher at Oakdale Elementary Children: April Cammon James, 25; Ashley Cammon, 20; Kimberly Cammon, 18; and Cedric Arlo Cameron James (grandson) 8 weeks old. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, cattle farming, catfish farming. Jeff has been a Pastor for 26 years and for the past 11 years has served as Senior Pastor at A.M.E. Zion Church. Favorite Book: "Beating Busyness" Favorite Movie: "Dirty Harry" Favorite TV Show: The Cosbys His Best Advice to Everyone: "Interact with people as you would truly desire for them to do for you and never allow whether they reciprocate the same to become a hindrance to your well being." |
2002 Alfred Miles Building Supervisor - Central Mining Office  JWR Career History: Alfred began work with JWR in 1980 in the Mail Room. He was promoted to Building Supervisor in 2002. Job Duties: Handles the day-to-day maintenance of the Central Office building, phone services, contracts, managing the Mail Room, etc. Favorite Part of My Job: "Working with all the nice people at JWR." Least Favorite Part of My Job: "Don't have one." Why JWR as a Career: "My sister was working for U.S. Pipe in Birmingham and I found out a job was open in Brookwood. I took it and haven't looked back in 22 years." Age: 46 Education: Glenn High School, Lawson Technical College Residence: Forestdale Children: Rod Lanier, 28; Alfred Miles, Jr., 22; Amber Miles, 14 Hobbies: Basketball Favorite Book: Bible Favorite Movie: "Baby Boy" Favorite TV Show: Sports His Best Advice to Everyone: "Treat everyone with respect." |
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2002 William Ray Knight Machinist - Central Shop  JWR Career History: Ray began work at the Central Shop in 1980. Job Duties: "Machine work, mechanic, forklift operator and anything else the boss tells me to do." Favorite Part of My Job: Break and lunch. Least Favorite Part of My Job: Walking on concrete all day. Why JWR as a Career: "I was working at ACIPCO and when JWR opened up the Central Shop I came to work here." Age: 58 Education: 3 years Junior College Residence: Hueytown Wife: Yvonne Children: Gregory, Kevin, & Eric Grandchildren: Alanna & Jake Hobbies: Fishing & watching races Favorite Book: "Misery" by Stephen King Favorite Movie: "The Outlaw Josey Wales" Favorite TV Show: Survivor His Best Advice to Everyone: "Treat everyone the way you want to be treated." |
2002 Randy Watts Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer - CMO 
JWR Career History: Randy began work with JWR in 1976 at Bessie Mine as an ISL. He was promoted to an Electrician in 1976. In 1977 he was promoted to Maintenance Training Supervisor and moved to the Training center in 1979. In 1989 he was promoted to Electrical Maintenance Engineer and later to Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer. Job Duties: Design and provide technical support for: electrical/electronic systems, mine wide monitoring systems, hoists, fans, Longwall switchgear, belt drives, power centers, vacuum breakers, etc. Favorite Part of My Job: Working with some very talented people and designing systems to improve safety and production. Least Favorite Part of My Job: Middle of the night phone calls (this is my wife's least favorite part as well). Why Coal Mining as a Career: "I like challenges." Age: 45 Education: Cordova High School, Walker State (now known as Bevill State) Residence: Coker Wife: Ramona, a Substitute Teacher & Wedding Cake Designer Children: Marie, 21, Junior studying Finance at The University of Alabama and Jason, 16, a Junior at ACA in Northport Hobbies: Photography, painting, sports & the outdoors Favorite Book: Bible |
