Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> December 3, 2002

Steven Leer – Arch Coal Inc (aci)

STEVEN F. LEER has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Arch Coal, Inc., since the company was formed in July 1997. Prior to the formation of Arch Coal, Mr. Leer served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Arch Mineral Corporation, one of Arch Coal's predecessor companies. Mr. Leer also held executive management positions with The Valvoline Company, a subsidiary of Ashland Inc., and Ashland Coal, Inc. Mr. Leer graduated from the University of the Pacific with a BS in Electrical Engineering in 1975. He received his MBA from Washington University's Olin School of Business in 1977. The University of the Pacific awarded him an honorary doctorate in May 1993. Profile
TWST: Give us a brief overview of what Arch Coal is all about.

Mr. Leer: Arch is the second largest coal company in the United

States, with production of between 110 and 120 million tons