Kristie Kestner

Kristie Kestner has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Kristie currently works at Alpha Metallurgical Resources as the Assistant Vice President - Benefits since January 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Director, Benefits at Alpha Metallurgical Resources from February 2021 to January 2023. Before joining Alpha Metallurgical Resources, they worked at Contura Energy where they served as the Senior Director, Benefits from December 2019 to January 2021. Kristie also held the role of Senior Director, Corporate HR and Benefits at Contura Energy from February 2018 to November 2019, and Director, Benefits from July 2016 to January 2018. Before Contura Energy, they worked at Alpha Natural Resources as the Manager, Retirement Plans from December 2013 to July 2016. Prior to that, they worked at Pfizer as the Manager, Benefits from July 2011 to December 2013. Their work experience also includes working at King Pharmaceuticals as the Senior Benefits Specialist from August 2001 to October 2011, and at Dana Corporation as the Human Resource Specialist from January 1998 to August 2001.

Kristie Kestner completed their education at three different institutions. Kristie began their educational journey at Virginia Highlands Community College from 1992 to 1993, although no degree or field of study was specified during this time. Kristie then pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Management at Emory & Henry College from 1994 to 1996. Finally, from 2003 to 2005, Kristie obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration, specifically focusing on Management and Operations, from King University.