Randall W. Atkins is the CEO of Ramaco Resources and has been a key figure since the company was founded in 2015. With a solid educational background, he holds a B.A. from Duke University and a J.D. from Washington and...

Randall W. Atkins is the CEO of Ramaco Resources and has been a key figure since the company was founded in 2015. With a solid educational background, he holds a B.A. from Duke University and a J.D. from Washington and Lee University. Before leading Ramaco, Randall spent over 35 years in energy investment and financing. He started his career at Ashland Oil, and later held various important roles in investment banking and private equity—working at J.P. Morgan, for instance. Under his leadership, Ramaco Resources has developed a focus on coal mining, and in 2022, the company expanded by acquiring Ramaco Coal, where Randall previously served as Executive Chairman. Notably, in 2022, Randall earned a total compensation of $5.87 million, which reflects the company's strong performance metrics, such as EBITDA and safety. His hands-on approach and deep industry experience make him a significant player in the energy sector.

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Randall W. Atkins

Founder and Ex-CEO of Ramaco Resources

Education

B.A. degree from Duke University; J.D. degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law.

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Energy

Born

January 1, 1956 - 69 years ago

CEO of Ramaco Resources for

6 years 5 months (Jan 2015 - Jun 2021)

Previous Experience

Founder and Chairman of Ramaco Coal, LLC; banker at J.P. Morgan; various investment banking and private equity positions in mining and energy.

Rivals

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Holdings

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Randall W. Atkins has significant holdings in Ramaco Resources. As of July 2024, his holdings have shown interesting fluctuations, starting at $28.99 million in June 2023 and soaring to $61.25 million by January 2024. This dramatic rise indicates a strong...

Randall W. Atkins has significant holdings in Ramaco Resources. As of July 2024, his holdings have shown interesting fluctuations, starting at $28.99 million in June 2023 and soaring to $61.25 million by January 2024. This dramatic rise indicates a strong performance by the company, reflecting not just growth in stock value but also a positive outlook in the mining sector. Over these months, his net holdings have seen ups and downs, with the peak hitting $61.25 million before stabilizing around $42.80 million by July 2024. This shows his confidence in the company as he holds a substantial portion of his wealth in METC stock.

Total Stock Sold

$3.00M

METC

$3.00M

259,252.031 METC shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Randall W. Atkins didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra METC259,252.031 shares worth $637.76K.
This is -78.72% and $2.36M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

METC

34,734.375 shares

METC

Recent Charitable Transactions

METC

32,500 shares

METC

Dec 31, 2020

Charity

Insider Trading

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METC

2,923,584 shares

METC

Jun 30, 2023

Received

METCB

584,716 shares

METCB

Jun 30, 2023

Received

METC

30,864 shares

METC

Dec 30, 2022

Received

METC

$891.41K

METC at $15.48/share

Nov 9, 2021

Sale

METC

479,233 shares

METC

Feb 16, 2021

Received

METC

32,500 shares

METC

Dec 31, 2020

Charity

METC

5,000 shares

METC

Dec 31, 2020

Charity

METC

441,176 shares

METC

Apr 16, 2020

Received

METC

441,176 shares

METC

Feb 18, 2020

Received

METC

6,873 shares

METC

Dec 10, 2019

Received

Compensation History

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In 2022, Randall W. Atkins' total compensation amounted to $5.87 million, underscoring his pivotal role at Ramaco Resources. This compensation included a base salary of $850,000 and an impressive annual bonus of $600,000, showing that performance really counts in the company's structure. Significant portions of his package also came from stock awards, valued at around $3.5 million. His earnings reflect the company’s emphasis on aligning management compensation with performance metrics, which include safety and EBITDA. Since taking over, Randall has led Ramaco through substantial growth, transitioning from initial public offerings to strategic acquisitions that enhance the company's market position.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$4.36M

Salary

$600.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract and retain qualified individuals with superior talent, aligning compensation with Company performance and market benchmarks.

Bonus

$1.65M

Board Justification

Annual cash bonuses are discretionary and determined by the Compensation Committee, considering individual and Company performance metrics such as Company EBITDA, safety, and individual performance.

Other

$11.60K

Board Justification

Employer contributions to the Named Executive Officer’s 401(k).

Restricted Stock

$2.09M(2.09M common stock)

Board Justification

Grants of restricted stock were made to Named Executive Officers on February 16, 2021, which awards will vest on June 30, 2024, subject to continued service.

Performance Metrics

Company EBITDA, safety, and individual performance metrics.

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Jeremy Sussman

Ex-CEO of Ramaco Resources

June 2021 - January 2024