Oldham, an international representative for the United Mine Workers of America, has been a member of the board since 1989. He also previously served as a committee member for health and safety with the UMWA.
Vicini, an Arch Coal corporate chief inspector, has also worked for Mingo Logan Coal, the US Mining Company, and Lone Mountain Processing.
The Kentucky Mining Board was created by the Kentucky General Assembly and is made up of eight gubernatorial seats.
It is responsible for education training criteria and standards as well as the approval of proposed administrative regulations for miner certification, violation penalties and the industry.
