Vaughn Robert Knapp

Background

Knapp, Vaughn Robert was born on May 13, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Son of James Robert and Leone Christine (Wedeking) Knapp.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Iowa State University, 1955.

Career

From mine engineer to general foreman, Hanna Mining Company, Hibbing, Minnesota, 1955-1965; administrative assistant, Hanna Mining Company, Hibbing, Minnesota, 1965-1968; mine superintendent, Pilot Knob Pellet Company, Ironton, Missouri, 1968-1969; assistant director raw materials, National Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1969-1975; director raw materials, National Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1975-1984; president, National Mines Corporation, Lexington, Kentucky, since 1984. Chairman, board directors Mathies Coal Company, Lexington, Kentucky. Board directors Iron OreCo.

Canada, Cleveland.

Achievements

• Vaughn Robert Knapp has been listed as a noteworthy Coal company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1955-1957. Member Society Mining Engineers, American Iron and Steel Institute Clubs: Press (Pittsburgh). Lexington. Lodges: Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: running, tennis, fishing, golf, camping.

Connections

Married Joyce Ann Mittauer, September 28, 1957. Children: Sara Christine, Steven Robert.

Father:

James Robert Knapp

Mother:

Leone Christine (Wedeking) Knapp

Spouse:

Joyce Ann Mittauer

child:

Steven Robert Knapp

child:

Sara Christine Knapp