Photos Courtesy Chris Kennedy
Chris has worked in mines all over America, here he is in the very early days of start up at the Pogo Mine.
maybe this new job — just kidding! When it comes to mining, I worry about the regulations that don’t make sense. I am and have al- ways been a believer that if it doesn’t make sense, that’s what will be done!
most everyone who knows me, knows I love to golf. I am not much good at it but I have fun!
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The mining industry has been good to me. It has tak- en me on a lot of adventures not only in Colorado, Ne- vada, Oregon, Arizona and Alaska but also in Chile, Peru, Canada and the North- west Territories! So many experiences good and bad, but lessons were learned in both. And I learned import- ant lessons like: You must treat people like you would like to be treated; Respect is earned and not given; Respect a person’s po- sition but don’t hold back your view if it is the right thing to do; Family comes first! People were given two eyes, two ears and one mouth. Use them accord- ingly!
What does AMA mean to
you?
Alaska, Mining Altogeth- er! I believe the AMA di- rector and staff are doing a great job. I also believe it is not easy to lead people and have others understand that we are all in this industry, together! What do you do for fun? I love to spend time with family although it wasn’t so easy in 2020! I have 14 grandkids and I love them all. I love to fly fish, well, truth be known, most any kind of fishing and I some - times catch when I am fishing! I have a 1953 Wil - lys station wagon that I am almost finished restoring. I like to ride motorcycles and
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The Alaska Miner
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