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CEO OF DRUMMOND COMPANY

About Richard Mullen

In 1982, Mr. Mullen put his engineering degree to use and quickly rose from being second in charge of Flat Top Mine to being responsible for all of Drummond’s surface mines. He was promoted to executive vice president of mining in 2009 and president and chief operating officer in 2016.

  • Holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the University of Alabama
  • Holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management from Samford University
  • Was an Alabama Chair of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
  • Served on the University of Alabama’s College of Engineering and Leadership Board
  • Received the honor of Distinguished Engineering Fellow in 2013
  • On the Board of the Business Council of Alabama.
  • Past Vice-Chairman of the USCBC. (U.S.- Colombia Business Council).

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