Rich Nolan Named President and CEO of the National Mining Association
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Rich Nolan
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Rich Nolan has been elected president and chief executive officer of the National Mining Association (NMA). Following a detailed search process led by a search committee comprised of members of the Association’s board of directors’ executive committee.
With more than 20 years of experience advocating on many natural resources sector issues, Rich Nolan most recently served NMA for 13 years as senior vice president of Government and Political Affairs.
Nolan succeeds Hal Quinn, who last Spring announced his intention to retire before the end of 2019. Quinn will remain as an advisor to Nolan for the remainder of the year to ensure a successful transition.
“For more than a decade, I have worked alongside colleagues at NMA and at our member companies who I believe to be the leading experts in their areas. I am honored and humbled to take the helm of this great organization. Ours is a vital industry that impacts every facet of American life – providing the raw materials and energy necessary for America’s greatest innovations and technologies, national defense, manufacturing and much more. Mining and America’s miners provide the foundation for American prosperity, and I look forward to helping to shape a positive, productive future for this essential industry,” said Rich Nolan.
Rich Nolan’s three decades in government affairs and political advocacy have spanned a number of industries including mining, forestry, paper, chemicals and agriculture. His career began on Capitol Hill, where he served as an aide to several members of Congress and worked as an advisor on multiple campaign committees. After his time on the Hill, he held leadership roles at associations and firms focusing on natural resources and environmental issues, including the American Forest & Paper Association, CropLife America and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, among others.
“Rich knows our industry and the broad portfolio of issues. As a member of NMA’s executive team, Rich has been critical in delivering successful outcomes for the membership year after year, and shaping the Association’s multi-year strategic plans,” said Phillips S. Baker, Jr., chairman of the NMA Board and president and chief executive officer of Hecla Mining Company.
“The NMA strategy already bears the mark of his innovative thinking. That experience, coupled with his proven leadership, management and advocacy abilities, makes Rich the right leader for the next chapter in NMA’s future,” added Baker.
“Finally, I want to thank Hal for his 34 years of service. His leadership to the NMA and the industry has been unparalleled. While he will be missed, he has built a foundation that will sustain the NMA for years to come,” said Baker.
About the National Mining Association
The National Mining Association (NMA) is U.S. mining’s advocate in Washington, D.C. and beyond. NMA is the only national trade organization that represents the interests of mining before Congress, the administration, federal agencies, the judiciary and the media — providing a clear voice for U.S. mining. NMA’s mission is to build support for public policies that will help America fully and responsibly utilize its coal and mineral resources.
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