Bill Best
Huber Breaker Preservation Society
Bill’s vast knowledge of mining history and operations is the cornerstone on which the Huber Breaker Preservation Society is built. As its President, he educates the community about its collective history and advocates for preservation .
Ray Clarke
Huber Breaker Preservation Society
A stalwart of the Ashley community, Ray was instrumental in developing the Anthracite Miners’ Memorial Park. He serves as Chairman and Treasurer of the Huber Breaker Preservation Society Board.
Sue Hand
Artist
A prolific artist and teacher, Sue’s body of work includes hundreds of pieces depicting the area’s anthracite mining history, including “Anthracite Miners and Their Hallowed Ground” and “Coal Breaker Communities: Faded Memories.”
Andrew Hart
Architect
Growing up in Shickshinny, the Huber Breaker inspired Andrew to become an architect. Today, coal breakers are part of the architecture curriculum he teaches to university students.
Phil Voystock
Former Miner
Phil is a former miner with zest for life and the penchant to tell a good story. He also plays a mean fiddle.
Robert Hughes
EPCAMR
As the Executive Director of the Eastern Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Robert has dedicated his career to cleaning and restoring the region’s water and land and educating the community about the importance of preservation.
Bob Wolensky
Professor & Author
A distinguished sociologist and anthracite scholar, Bob has written books on a variety of regional topics, including the Agnes flood, Knox mine disaster, garment workers industry, Avondale mine disaster and anthracite labor wars, among others.