Jack Katlic - Information About Author
Jack Katlic has worked in the coal industry since his initial job as a mine surveyor in 1948. He earned a B.S. and then an M.S. in Engineering of Mines, at West Virginia University. His master's thesis was entitled, "Pillaring with Continuous Miners in the Pittsburgh Seam."
His work in the industry brought him greater and greater responsibility, as he was successively mine superintendent, general superintendent, and senior mining engineer before moving into executive positions. At the time of retirement, Jack Katlic was senior vice president, American Electric Power, Fuel Supply. He has served as a consultant for projects in Russia, Siberia, Kazakhstan, and South Africa. Currently he is a management consultant in the field.
Jack Katlic's special interests include sailing and building exotic 1/8-scale model automobiles.
