Tostenson, Neal S.
Neal S. Tostenson
1934-
Neal S. Tostenson, a practicing attorney, was named “Ohio Coal Man of the Year” in 1997 for his work on behalf of the bituminous coal industry. A graduate of Cambridge High School, Tostenson earned degrees from the Ohio State University and the Ohio State University Law School. He returned to Cambridge in 1958 to practice law. In 1973 he was certified as an attorney for the district courts. Tostenson became active with the National Coal Association, a role that required him to spend time in Washington, DC. He received a distinguished service award for twenty-five years of leadership at the local and national level with the industry. In 1974 he was elected executive Vice President of the Ohio Mining and Reclamation Association and in 1979 he was elected President of the Association, a position he held until 1997. Although no longer president, he remains an active member of the Association.
Tostenson, Neal S.
Neal S. Tostenson
1934-
Neal S. Tostenson, a practicing attorney, was named “Ohio Coal Man of the Year” in 1997 for his work on behalf of the bituminous coal industry. A graduate of Cambridge High School, Tostenson earned degrees from the Ohio State University and the Ohio State University Law School. He returned to Cambridge in 1958 to practice law. In 1973 he was certified as an attorney for the district courts. Tostenson became active with the National Coal Association, a role that required him to spend time in Washington, DC. He received a distinguished service award for twenty-five years of leadership at the local and national level with the industry. In 1974 he was elected executive Vice President of the Ohio Mining and Reclamation Association and in 1979 he was elected President of the Association, a position he held until 1997. Although no longer president, he remains an active member of the Association.