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Meet Steven Spry

Steven Spry, from Dingess, WV, serves as Crew Chief at our Highwall site in Mingo County. He has experience in a variety of fields, including strip mining, and is proficient in multiple trades. Steven went to college while working at Coalfield Development, earning an associate degree and many of his welding certificates.

A proud father of four beautiful kids, his dream is to build his family a home of their own. Steven loves fishing and hunting when he has the time. He is an all-around fun-loving family man!

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