The Officers of the Association consist of a President, Vice President, and Secretary, each of whom are elected from the Board of Directors, and a Treasurer who is appointed or contracted for by the Board. The day to day operation of the Association is carried out by the Executive Director. The Board has also appointed Legal Counsel to assist the Board and Executive Director on matters of legal and administrative concern. Legal Counsel reports to the Executive Director, except as directed by the Board. The President of the Association serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and presides over all meetings. The membership of the Board of Directors consists of thirteen (13) members, each serving a three-year term. The property and business of the Association are managed by the Board of Directors.

Executive Director
John N. Ward

President
Emily Regis – Arizona Electric Power Cooperative

Vice President
Sharon Robinson – Blackhawk Mining

Secretary
John Mayer – Associated Electric Cooperative Inc.

Treasurer
Dale Diulus – Salt River Materials Group

Board of Directors
Dan Appelbaum – (2024) Peabody Energy
Dale Diulus – (2024) Salt River Materials Group
John Mayer – (2025) Associated Electric Cooperative Inc.
Greg Mayo – (2024) High Country Railcar
Keith McCabe – (2025)  Amsted Rail
Jason Plett – (2024) Navajo Transitional Energy Company
Barb Porter – (2026) Arch Resources
Emily Regis – (2026) Arizona Electric Power Cooperative
Kim Roach – (2026) Western Fuels Association
Sharon Robinson – (2026) Blackhawk Mining
Craig Romer – (2024) Xcel Energy

Legal Counsel
Paul Linton

Director of Marketing and Member Services and Assistant Secretary
Melinda Canter