On September 12, 2018, Mr. Jan Packwood informed Westmoreland Coal Company that he resigned from his position as director and chairman of the board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Packwood's departure was for personal reasons and not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its management, or any of its operations, policies or practices. In place of Mr. Packwood, the Board elected Mr. Robert C. Scharp to the position of chairman of the Board.