On March 16, 2015, Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (CPE) announced the completion of its previously disclosed Chief Financial Officer transition. The resignation of CPE's former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Michael Barrett, was effective at the close of business on March 16, 2015. Heath Hill, CPE's Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective upon Mr. Barrett's resignation.

Also effective March 16, 2015, CPE promoted Kendall Carbone, age 49, from Assistant Chief Accounting Officer to Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Carbone joined CPE as Assistant Chief Accounting Officer in January 2015. Prior to joining Cloud Peak Energy, Ms. Carbone served as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for both Cool Planet Energy Systems Inc. from 2013 to 2014.