Duncan is chairman and CEO of the Inez Deposit Bank in Eastern Kentucky and has served with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Cincinnati branch, and the Kentucky Bankers Association. A Bluegrass State native, he holds degrees from Cumberland College and the University of Kentucky College of Law.
“With Mike Duncan, clean coal has chosen one of America’s toughest and most strategic thinkers to be its chief advocate,” said Norfolk Southern Corp. CEO and ACCCE Board Chair Wick Moorman. “Clean coal electricity is a critical part of America’s energy future, and with Mike Duncan leading our efforts we are well-positioned to continue ACCCE’s strong advocacy in Congress, in statehouses, and across America. Mike’s breadth of experience and skills, and the respect he has earned on both sides of the aisle, will keep coal where it belongs—at the forefront of energy policy in America.”
“Coal offers energy security at low prices that can be achieved in an environmentally sound way,” Duncan said. “There is a direct link between coal-based, low-cost electricity and economic prosperity. Coal-powered electricity has lifted millions of people out of poverty and provides one of the surest paths to civil prosperity in history. On all fronts, we need a strong sense of urgency to support the people and the industry who have fueled the American Dream, and who will continue to do so. I look forward to working with our stakeholders to make that happen.”
Duncan succeeds Stephen L. Miller, who is retiring after 17 years of service to ACCCE. “In a dramatic and effective way, Steve’s leadership has elevated the discussion about the crucial role coal plays in the clean energy mix,” Moorman said. “On behalf of ACCCE members and supporters, we thank him for his service, for his dedication and for his success in support of America’s most valuable energy asset.”
