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Neal Kerney
231 Worthington Drive P.O. Box 6394 Kingsport, TN 37663-1394 423-292-2723 cell 423-239-5972 lan nealkerney@gmail.com CAREER OBJECTIVE Local opportunity utilizing 17 yrs experience in Materials Planning, Handling, and Logistic; from both the Private & Military sectors. WORK HISTORY Alpha Natural Resources, L.L.C. Manager of Government and External Affairs 11/03/08 Present o A certified, registered legislative agent with the state of Kentucky 2010-11. o Represented Alpha and Alphas CEO, in a number of settings with elected public officials in Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities. Identify main client groups and audiences, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement a communication plan. Direct activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs. Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts. o Certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia-Division of Mines as a General Miner: Underground and Qualified Gas; and a General Miner: Surface. Tennessee Army National Guard Logistics Officer 10/03/08 Present In-Active Duty (In Reserve Status) Branch: Logistics Branch Qualified Military Officer. Current Rank: Major in the United States Army (soon to be promoted to rank of Lieutenant Colonel). o HQ Element Location: Johnson City, TN o Support Operations Section, bulk of staff for Unit: 176th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion o 3rd in Command of the Headquarters Unit o As the Support Operations Officer Oversee battalion sized element consisting of upwards nearly 1,000 soldiers. Supervise immediate staff of 25 Officers and Enlisted Personnel, all of which Track and Report to their Commodities, such as: o 10 separate classes of Supply and Services, o Transportation Hauling assets, o Maintenance Support assets, o Ammunition Inventory & Usage. Primary job, as leader, is forecasting 3 things (requirements, capabilities, & shortfalls) for a logistical support area in a combat zone, and/or a domestic emergency response. Monitor, Track, and Forecast, utilizing digital operating systems such as the: o Logistical Estimate Worksheet (LEW) o Standard Army Maintenance System II (SAMS 2), o Unit Level Supply System (ULLS), o Standard Army Management Information System (STAMIS) o Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army)-a tactical logistic system Logistics Officer 09/20/07 10/03/08 Active Duty Tour in Afghanistan in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom Served on a 16-man Embedded Training Team mentoring the Headquarters, 201 st Corps, 3rd Brigade Afghanistan National Army. Was a mentor to an Afghan Colonel (who did not speak English) while serving as a US Army Major. Had the same Afghan (Civilian) Interpreter assigned, every day throughout the tour. o Also, on behalf of the team, served as the Brigade Motor Officer, Contractor Officer Representative, and Field Ordering Officer (acting as Purchasing Agent). Officer in Charge (Captain) of the Funeral Honors 01/02/06 04/30/06 District 2 of Upper East Tennessee. Was the team leader of 15 male and female soldiers serving in the capacity as an Honor Guard. o Worked with funeral homes and veteran service organizations in three separate towns, providing an Honor Guard Team for families of deceased veterans, and occasionally fallen veterans of Iraq. Logistics Officer / Casualty Escort Officer Active Duty Assignment in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 01/01/05 12/31/05 Was the Rear 2nd Squadron, 278th Armored Calvary Regiment Officer in Charge, while the unit was deployed to Iraq. o Primary duties consisted of day-to-day operations, supervising limited staff (~15) across 8 armories. o Also served as a Casualty Escort Officer on separate occasions for 5 fallen soldiers, serving in Iraq. o Served as a Casualty Assistant Officer and Casualty Notification Officer for 2 of the widows.

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231 Worthington Drive P.O. Box 6394 Kingsport, TN 37663-1394 423-292-2723 cell 423-239-5972 lan nealkerney@gmail.com WORK HISTORY (Contin.) Worthington Properties Development Sole Proprietor - Independent General Residential Contractor 07/25/03 12/31/04 & 05/01/06 09/19/07 o Responsible for the construction of both a 4,000 & a 9,000 square foot home, with crew, and hiring of sub-contractors. o In addition general maintenance of existing lots in a developing subdivision that own to include a field office. Heritage Manufacturing Company, INC Co-Owner/Operator 07/16/95 07/24/03 1/3 Owner of a manufacturing construction company for 8 years, with currently more than 50 employees. Filled dual role, as Production Manager of Box Shop Department, running a production line (overseeing a manufacturing process in a high tempo environment), and as Vice President of Sales, for my company. o Performed constant planning and forecasting in a manufacturing setting, with the annual consumption of over a million board feet in both shipping and receiving, in order to support a round-the-clock customer (AGC Glass Plant). o Requisitioned materials (lumber) for pending orders that were due to the customer, on a daily basis. o Performed daily& weekly production scheduling. o Assumed the personal financial risk, of forecasting and purchasing materials, weeks in advance. o Sold interests in the company, while annual sales exceeded 1 million dollars. EDUCATION University of Tennessee at Knoxville, TN Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communications Varsity Football Player 12/18/94 1990 1994

The United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS (Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as a Masters Degree granting institution) Graduate Diploma via distance learning 10/13/11 Intermediate Level Education Course Advanced Operations and War Fighter Course COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ROLES IN KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE o Active Member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church . o Past President of Kingsport/Sullivan County University of Tennessee Alumni Chapter, 2001. Hosted an academic College Scholarship Banquet for area graduating high school seniors, at Ridgefields Country Club. o Past President of Indian Springs Ruritan, 2006, past Committee Chairman of annual college scholarship financial gift for Sullivan Central High School (to a deserving graduating senior). o Past 1st Vice President of Colonial Heights Optimist Club, 2007, and past Committee Chairman of Youth Appreciation Banquet. o Active Member of Hammond Post #3 American Legion, and annual 4th of July American Legion Parade Coordinator. o Past Member of Tuesday Toastmasters at Eastman, 2003-2005. REFERENCES Type: Occupational First Name: Mike Last Name: Quillen Title: Former CEO and Chairman of the Board Email: Address mquillen@alphanr.com Phone: 423-534-2411 Location: Bristol How long have you known this person? 2-4 years Relationship: Former Leader Type: Occupational First Name: Mike Last Name: Hubert Title: Senior Vice President of Communications & Govt Affairs Email: Address mhubert@alphanr.com Phone: 276-739-8478 Location: Bristol How long have you known this person? Less than 1 year Relationship: Boss Type: Occupational First Name: Donnie Last Name: Ratliff Title: V.P. of External Affairs for Virginia Email: Address dratliff@alphanr.com Phone: 276-275-1423 Location: Bristol How long have you known this person? 2-4 years Relationship: Immediate Supervisor Type: Personal First Name: Mike Last Name: Smith Title: Training Officer in the TNARNG Email: Address mike.smith5@us.army.mil Phone: 423-467-2104 Location: Johnson City How long have you known this person? 5 years or more Relationship: Friend