Richard Baxter Gilliam

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Richard Baxter Gilliam is an American executive and founder of the Abingdon, Virginia-based coal extractor Cumberland Resources.[1] In 2010, Gilliam sold Cumberland Resources to Massey Energy (currently Alpha Natural Resources) for $960 million.[2]

Public activity

Gilliam is a major conservative donor in Virginia, giving $750,000 in 2012 to American Crossroads and to Restore Our Future.[3] In 2009, Gilliam was the fifth largest donor to the campaign of Virginia governor Bob McDonnell.[4] In November 2010, McDonnell appointed Gilliam to the state's Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates.[5] Gilliam was also a top donor to Ken Cuccinelli's 2013 gubernatorial campaign.[6]

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