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Robert E. Murray (born 1940) is an American CEO of Murray Energy Corporation, a mining corporation based in St. Clairsville, Ohio. He is one of the largest independent operators of coal mines in the United States.〔Bennett, David (Jan. 30, 2007). ("Mining for answers; Politician, coal industry leader seek separate safety solutions in response to West Virginia tragedies." ). ''Crain's Cleveland Business''. Retrieved on August 14, 2007.〕 ==Early life== His father was paralyzed in a mining accident when Murray was 9 years old. As a miner himself, Murray experienced two accidents on the job. He currently lives in Moreland Hills, Ohio with his wife, Brenda Lou Moore. They have three grown children.〔Tizon, Thomas Alex (Aug. 9, 2007). ("Mine's part-owner sings praises of the work as he reports on collapse that has trapped six" ). ''The Detroit News''. Retrieved on August 10, 2007.〕〔Gehrke, Robert (Aug. 8, 2007). ("Murray's meltdown: Angry, rambling briefing draws rebukes" ). ''The Salt Lake Tribune''. Retrieved on August 14, 2007.〕 Murray says that following his father's accident, he lied about his age so he could work in a coal mine at the age of 16 and provide for his family. Murray says that he suffered through several mining accidents, including on one occasion being hit in the head with an beam made of steel.〔("Mine Owner Known As Combative" ). ''Associated Press''. Retrieved on August 14, 2007.〕 Murray says he has one scar running from his head down his back from a separate accident and at one time was trapped in a dark mine for 12 hours before being rescued.〔 He was valedictorian of the Bethesda (OH) High School class of 1957. Murray received a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining from Ohio State University and completed the advanced management program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business. He is a registered Professional Engineer and private pilot, as well as a member of the boards of directors of the National Mining Association, American Coal Foundation, National Coal Council, Ohio Coal Association, and Pennsylvania Coal Association. Murray is past president and a trustee of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, Inc., and the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc., as well as past president of The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute.〔Murray Energy Corporation Web site〕 He began his mining career at the North American Coal Corporation. He served in a variety of capacities at NACC, winning election to Vice President of Operations in 1969. From 1974 to 1983, Murray was President of NACC's Western Division and presided over four of its subsidiaries in North Dakota.〔(Bob Murray Bio ). (The Ohio Valley Coal Company ). Retrieved on August 10, 2007.〕 In 1974, a strike took place at the Indian Head Mine in Zap, which North American was attempting to close.〔Donovan, Lauren (Aug. 2007). ("Utah mine owner operated in North Dakota mines" ). ''The Bismarck Tribune''. Retrieved on August 10, 2007.〕 In 1983, he became President and CEO of North American.〔 In 1987, Murray was told by "someone to whom () didn't even report" that he was "done" at NACC. He later called the firing "the best thing ever to happen" to his career.〔(About Us - OVCC ). (The Ohio Valley Coal Company ). Retrieved on August 10, 2007.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Robert E. Murray」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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