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IMA COMMITTEES
PUBLIC INFORMATION
COMMITTEE
The goal of the Public Information
Committee is to support the Iron Mining
Industry in media, education, career and
workforce development to assure the
public’s perception of industry is favorable
and supportive.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Bob Poulter, GPM Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE
MISSION STATEMENT: Champion
responsible mining in an environmentally
sustainable manner to provide resources
that meet society’s needs. MISSION STATEMENT: Promote the
continuous improvement of safety in
our mines and plants for all employees,
contractors, visitors, guests and other
stakeholders by:
• Sharing best safety practices
• Opening and improving communication
between industry, labor and government
• Assuring consistent interpretation of
standards and regulations
• Acquiring/advancing safety-based
knowledge and new skill sets
• Sharing best management practices
• Promoting cooperation/improving
communication between industry, agencies
and other stakeholders
• Working towards consistent interpretation
of policies and regulations
• Acquiring/advancing/applying
environmental knowledge
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Chrissy Bartovich, U.S.
Steel Minnesota Ore Operations
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The membership committee continues to
work on recruiting new members to the
IMA. Our efforts include the evaluation of
members’ classifications. We as a committee
continue promoting the IMA and the
benefits of being involved in the IMA as
members.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Michael Jenkins,
TASSCO
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Bryan Baird, United
Taconite
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
COMMITTEE
The IMA Workforce Committee’s
responsibility is to assure the Producer and
Supplier Members understand workforce
needs. The committee will work with
educators and agencies to assure a well-
trained and skilled work force is available to
meet present and future work force needs.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Matt Thibodeau,
Thibodeau, Johnson & Feriancek LLP
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