Mr. Crutchfield has over three decades of global mining experience and over 20 years of leadership, operating, and technical experience in public company and board of director roles. Mr. Crutchfield brings to our Board his expertise in corporate leadership, financial and operational management, government and regulatory oversight, health and safety management, and industry expertise. Chief Executive Officer and Director, Intrepid Potash, Inc. (December 2024-Present) Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director Compass Minerals International, Inc., a public company that produces minerals for industrial, agricultural, commercial, and consumer markets (2019-2024) Chief Executive Officer and Director, Contura Energy, Inc. (n/k/a Alpha Metallurgical Resources), a public company with affiliate mining operations across multiple major coal basins (2016-2019) Contura Energy, Inc. was formed after a restructuring of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Chief Executive Officer, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., a public coal production company (2009-2016) Other positions held at Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.: (2003-2016) Director President Executive Vice President Education: B.Sc., Mining and Mineral Engineering, Virginia Tech Executive Program, University of Virginia Darden School of Business