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Ronald E. Smith, 58, has been CNX Gas’ Chief Operating Officer since June 30, 2005 and an Executive Vice President since December 5, 2005. Prior to that, Mr. Smith served as Executive Vice President Gas Operations, Land Resources and Engineering Services of CONSOL Energy from April 1, 1992 to August 8, 2005. Mr. Smith joined CONSOL Energy in 1972. Mr. Smith has held numerous operating and management positions in various coal segments since he joined CONSOL Energy. Mr. Smith received a bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University and received that university’s distinguished alumnus award in 1998. | 