Globenewswire·2026-03-09 20:30Core Insights - Hallador Energy Company has appointed Daniel Hudson to its Board of Directors, effective March 6, 2026, expanding the Board to seven members, six of whom are independent [1][3] - Daniel Hudson has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, having led and advised on more than $35 billion in energy asset transactions [2][3] - Heath Lovell has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Hallador Energy Company, effective March 6, 2026, while continuing his roles as President of Hallador Power Company and Sunrise Coal [5][6] Company Strategy and Leadership - Daniel Hudson's expertise in power generation and large-scale M&A aligns with Hallador's strategy to expand its power generation platform and enhance asset value [3][4] - Hudson has held leadership roles in various Fortune 500 companies and has overseen portfolios representing over 10,000 MW of thermal generation capacity [3] - Heath Lovell's promotion reflects Hallador's commitment to strengthening its operational leadership as it pursues long-term growth [5] Company Overview - Hallador Energy Company is a vertically-integrated Independent Power Producer based in Terre Haute, Indiana, with two core businesses: Hallador Power Company, which operates the 1 GW Merom Generating Station, and Sunrise Coal, which supplies fuel [8]