OUR STORY · EST. APPALACHIA
The Story Of
Miner Strong
Born in the mines. Built for every job site.
MEET THE FOUNDER
The Miner Behind
Miner Strong
Hi, I'm Joseph Holdren, Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Miner Strong LLC. I have over 15 years of experience in the mining industry working in various positions. I love what I do for a living, I love the people I work with and my fellow pards, and I love this industry because of the impact it's had on my life — and the ability it's given me to make a positive impact in the lives of my family and in the world.
— Joseph Holdren, Co-Founder
BEFORE MINING
“To be honest, before mining I was a troubled young man. Mining gave me purpose and drive — it also gave me a family of friends.”
A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE
Mining Picked Me
I did not pick mining. It was very tough in the beginning — I was green as a blade of grass and they were firing men everyday! LOL.
I heard this tunneling outfit was paying $18 an hour, so I called this man everyday for two weeks straight. Finally he asked me what I could do. I answered with… I can run a shovel.
“Have your ass here at 8:00am in the morning.”
So at 8:00am I showed up, and the man handed me a shovel: I need a hole 10'×10'×10'. And I began to dig… all day long. At the end of the day he came over, stared for what felt like an eternity, and finally said… You can come back tomorrow. The rest is history — and I wouldn't change it for the world.
WHERE WE'RE HEADED
Our Vision For Miner Strong
Miner Strong is run by myself and my lovely wife & co-owner Kea Holdren, who has supported me in mining for over 15 years. We both have a passion to help others, an appreciation for what mining has done for our family, and the entrepreneurial spirit that makes Miner Strong something we truly love to pursue.
“The mission of Miner Strong is to make a positive impact in an industry that has given us so much — by representing miners with a brand that embodies what being Miner Strong is all about.”
Our vision and primary purpose is to help miners be more comfortable, productive and safe at work. We also aim to educate the world on the importance of mining, and to contribute to making it safer and more sustainable for our future.
Stay Safe!
Joe & Kea Holdren
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