Background
Burgess, Glen Donavon was born on August 26, 1951 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Dave and Rethel Virginia (Carr) Burgess.
gas industry executive Coal mining executive
Burgess, Glen Donavon was born on August 26, 1951 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Dave and Rethel Virginia (Carr) Burgess.
Associate in mathematics, Hampton-Sidney College (Virginia), 1971. Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1973. Bachelor of Science in Mining Technology, 1974.
Managing partner BurCarte Industries, Ltd., Charleston, 1974—1976. Vice president, general manager Investment Resources Australia, Charleston and New York City, 1976—1977. Vice president in charge production Upper Elkhorn Coal Company, Harlen and Lexington, 1977—1983.
General manager production Ashland Energies, Ltd., Lexington and New York City, since 1979. Director Upper Elkhorn Coal Company, Ashland Energies, Ltd. Member European Community, United States of America Businessman's Coun, 1980, Lexington Citizens Council, 1980.
1st lieutenant Army National Guard, 1970-1977.
Member of Society Mining Engineers, Lions.
Married Tonie Ann Simmons, March 5, 1982. 1 child Ashlee Donavon-Jean;children from previous marriage: D. Scott, Kirston Leigh, Jean.