Background
Roberts, Cecil Edward Son of Cecil E. and Evelyn Roberts.
Roberts, Cecil Edward Son of Cecil E. and Evelyn Roberts.
Student, Beckley Junior College graduate, West Virginia Technical College, 1987.
General laborer, Carbon Fuels Mine, Winifred, West Virginia, 1971-1977;
vice president district 17, United Mine Workers of America, 1977-1982;
vice president, United Mine Workers of America, 1982-1995;
president, United Mine Workers of America, since 1995. Member Committee Employer Support Veterinary Employment, 1985, 86. President National Council Holmes Safety Association, since 1985.
Member West Virginia Employment Opportunities andEcon. Development Commission.
Past board directors Blue Cross and Blue Shield Southern West Virginia, Cabin Creek (West Virginia) Clinic, past member of advisory committee Black Lung Program. General vice president National Council Senior Citizens. Member of advisory board West Virginia University Institute Labor Studies and Research, since 1996.
With United States Army, 1966-1967, Vietnam. Member American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of American.
Married Carolyn Sue Stewart. Children: Kyle Edward, Melissa Dawn.