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title: "American appoints Mark LaVerghetta to board as Thomas Sauve steps down"
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description: "American appointed Mark LaVerghetta to its board and nominating committee, effective April 15, 2026, following Thomas Sauve's resignation as a director on the same day. LaVerghetta, aged 52, has a background in corporate strategy and capital markets, and will continue in a non-officer role focusing on strategic acquisitions. The change is not due to any disagreement with the company."
datetime: "2026-04-16T10:03:00.000Z"
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# American appoints Mark LaVerghetta to board as Thomas Sauve steps down

**American appointed Mark LaVerghetta to its board and nominating committee, effective April 15, 2026, as Thomas Sauve stepped down as a director the same day.**

**Individual**

Mark LaVerghetta

Thomas Sauve

**Role**

Director; member of the Nominating Committee

Director (formerly President and officer; now non-officer employee in business strategy and development)

**Type of Change**

Appointed

Stepped down/resigned from board

**Effective Date**

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026 (had previously tendered resignation as President/officer on December 25, 2025)

**Reason**

Not disclosed

Not the result of any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies, or practices

**Replacement Info**

Not disclosed

Mark LaVerghetta was appointed to the Board (implicit successor to board seat)

**Background Details**

Age 52; experience in corporate strategy, capital markets, and communications; BA in Economics from the University of Virginia

Continues employment in non-officer role focusing on due diligence and evaluation of potential strategic acquisitions

**Board/Committee Role Changes**

Member of the Nominating Committee

Previously served on the Environmental, Health, and Safety Committee

Original SEC Filing: American Resources Corp \[ AREC \] - 8-K - Apr. 15, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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