Reclamation Guaranty Fund Commission
The Reclamation Guaranty Fund Commission is administratively attached to the Energy and Environment Cabinet and is comprised of seven (7) members. Commission members consist of the Secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet who serves as chair with the remaining six (6) members appointed by the governor: three (3) members representing coal industry permittees that participate in the fund, two (2) members with a background in the insurance and banking industries with knowledge of the coal industry, and one (1) member being a certified public accountant who is not associated with or have a financial interest in coal mining in Kentucky.
Commission Members
John Lyons | Energy and Environment Cabinet |
Kelly Short | Blackhawk Mining, LLC |
Charles Justice | Wayland Land Company, Inc. |
Lyman Hager | RFH, PLLC |
Steve Hohmann | Cumberland Surety, Inc. |
Michael Sharp | Alden Resources |
Vacant | N/A |
Commission Meetings
The Commission meets quarterly throughout the year. All meetings are held in person with a virutal option. Virtual meeting links and teleconference numbers will be provided below prior to each meeting.
Location/Time
Energy and Environment Cabinet
Secretary's Conference Room, 3rd Floor
300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. EST
Contact Morgan Freeman at (502) 330-9127 upon arrival and for questions connecting to the virtual meeting.
2026 Schedule
February 9, 2026
May 11, 2026
August 10, 2026
Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 165 833 3950
November 9, 2026