Clinch is led by a team with a demonstrated record of building, operating, and monetizing coal assets — combining fourth-generation mining expertise with deep experience in commodities trading and public markets.
A fourth-generation coal miner with 25+ years of executive experience in U.S. coal and resource development. Jon founded and served as CEO & Chairman of Xinergy Corp. (TSX-listed) through 2012, and founded National Coal Corporation (Nasdaq: NCOC), which he led from 2001–2005. He currently serves as Co-CEO of the global trading platform Aster Resources.
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of J&R Falcon with 20+ years in renewable and commodity investing. Brett was formerly Managing Director at Globe Specialty Metals (now Ferroglobe PLC) and held senior roles at Plainfield Asset Management and RBC Capital Markets — bringing deep expertise in pricing mechanics and derivatives.
Over 25 years of global experience across commodities trading, structured finance, and emerging markets. Formerly CEO of Argentem Trade Services, Cesar held senior positions at Sucden, Cargill, Jefferies, MF Global, and Mizuho Corporate Bank. He is based in New York City and holds Series 3 and 30 commodities licenses.
Former EVP of Xinergy Ltd. and a senior executive at Miller Energy Resources, with deep investor-relations and corporate-development experience. Bobby maintains an extensive capital-markets background (Series 6, 7, 63, 65 & 66 licensed) and a strong track record of investor and stakeholder engagement.
Serving Clinch since April 2022, Robert is a CPA and Chartered Global Management Accountant with extensive public-accounting and financial-leadership experience, overseeing the Company's accounting, controls, and financial reporting functions.
An independent-minded board pairing coal-sector operators with seasoned capital-markets and public-service leaders.
Founder of Xinergy Ltd. (public via RTO, 2009, with a concurrent C$66.5M offering) and founder & former CEO/Chairman of National Coal Corp.
Former Managing Director, Globe Specialty Metals and SVP, RBC Capital Markets; 20 years in commodity-based industries as principal and board member.
Partner and Portfolio Manager at a privately owned Canadian investment-management firm; co-founder and former CIO of a Canadian asset-management company.
Retired lieutenant general and 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army; commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, coordinating Gulf Coast relief efforts.
Former Chief Development Officer of Mandalay Resources; founder & president of The Capital Lab Inc. and Executive Chair of Lomiko Metals.
45 years of experience in the coal industry, including a 20-year career with Massey Energy.
Former Managing Director, Investment Banking with Jefferies & Co.; over 35 years of professional experience in financial services.
Aster combines Clinch's low-cost, high-quality metallurgical coal with disciplined merchant activities across metallurgical and specialty coal — supported by integrated financing and logistics.
