Jacob Hannah

Jacob Hannah has been operating as Coalfield Development's CEO since January 2024. Previously, Jacob held the role of Chief Conservation Officer at Coalfield Development with over 6 years in the organization. With 3 generations of coal mining in his family, and a 5th generation West Virginian, Jacob integrates an empathetic and grounded approach to the strategy of triple-bottom line sustainability; balancing People, Planet, and Prosperity in harmony with each other with a lens towards a fair and just transition. Jacob’s work intersects the throughline of environmental considerations with social wellbeing and economic development. This primarily revolves around bringing renewable energy to underserved and coal-impacted communities, reclaiming abandoned mine lands, supporting a regional network of upcycling and reuse, and remediating brownfields and protecting water systems. All while centering this work around the people of Appalachia.