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Wade Keeton is an experienced professional in the field of mineral engineering, currently serving as the Manager of Land Services at Drummond Company since August 2011. In this role, Keeton manages Corporate Land Department projects at underground mine operations, oversees legacy locations for regulatory compliance, and monitors the CBM program, focusing on engineering management for impoundment construction and waste disposal. Prior to this position, Keeton held the title of Manager of Underground Engineering at Drummond Company, Inc. from January 2008 to December 2010 and served as the Resident Engineer at Alabama By-Products Corp. from January 1980 to January 2008, where supervision of underground mining engineering at various mines was a key responsibility. Keeton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mineral Engineering from The University of Alabama between 1978 and 1980.