Massey Energy Promotes Three to Vice President

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Aug 24, 2010, 09:23 ET

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Massey Energy Company (NYSE: MEE) today announced the promotion of three key executives. Andrew Hampton was promoted to the position of Vice President, Corporate Development; Roger Hendriksen was promoted to the position of Vice President, Investor Relations; and Jason Whitehead was promoted to the position of Vice President, Underground Operations.

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As Vice President, Corporate Development, Mr. Hampton will be responsible for managing Massey's acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic business development opportunities.

Regarding the promotion, Massey President Baxter F. Phillips, Jr. said, "Andrew has proven to be a talented business leader since joining our legal department and has demonstrated the ability to take on significant additional responsibility. His background in law and contract administration is well suited to the Corporate Development role."

Hampton joined Massey in 2008 as Senior Corporate Counsel. Prior to joining Massey, he served as Senior Corporate Counsel at Circuit City Stores, Inc. He also previously practiced law in a private practice in Richmond, Virginia, where he focused on securities and finance. Hampton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampden-Sydney College and a Juris Doctor degree from the College of William and Mary.

As Vice President, Investor Relations, Mr. Hendriksen will continue to be the liaison between Massey and the investment community including institutional and individual investors, equity research analysts and the financial media. He was previously Director, Investor Relations.

"This promotion is reflective of the many contributions Roger has made over the past three years and his leadership in broadening our shareholder base and investor interest in our stock," Phillips said.

Hendriksen joined Massey in 2007 as Director, Investor Relations. He has over 21 years of professional experience in Finance, Marketing, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations. He holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of Utah and a Master of International Management degree from the Garvin School of International Management (Thunderbird). He is a member of the National Investor Relations Institute.

In the role of Vice President, Underground Operations, Mr. Whitehead will be responsible for the day to day oversight and management of all the Company's underground mines. He will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer, Chris Adkins.

"Jason has demonstrated excellent skills in engineering, management and leadership. He typifies the concept of membership that is part of Massey's culture of success," Adkins stated.

Whitehead joined Massey in 2000. He most recently held the title of Director of Underground Improvement. Previous positions included Vice President of Marfork Coal Company, Vice President of Elk Run Coal Company and Interim President of Independence Coal Company, all Massey subsidiaries. Mr. Whitehead graduated from Bluefield State College with Bachelor of Science degrees in Architectural Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering Technology.