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Biography of Kennith “Ray” Ratliff

Ray Ratliff was born and raised in Virginia. He has over 30 years of mining experience, including being a previous owner of two coal mines. This is how Ray gained the knowledge of transporting materials through the use of conveyor systems. Ray has also designed and installed numerous conveyor systems in California, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

Ray is one of those few men who are not only a “Jack of all trades” but seems to be a master of them all. Below is a list of qualifications currently or previously held by Mr. Ratliff:
Virginia Class A Contractor’s License #2705-114044A
Virginia Tradesman License #2710-013340
Heavy Highway
Master Electrician
Master HVAC
Master Plumber
Erosion & Settlement Control Certification #3630C
Virginia Responsible Land Disturber #22438
*First Class Mine Foreman Certification
*Preparation Plant Foreman
*Surface Foreman Certification
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Qualified
Division of Mine Land Reclamation (DMLR) Qualified
Division of Mine Mineral & Energy (DMME) Qualified
Department of Transportation (DOT) Qualified
Public Service Authority (PSA) Qualified
* Denotes previous certification or license. These license/certifications were held in good standard and are either inactive or expired.