Susan Abel, Wellspring Foundation

Karl Kindig

Karl Kindig, a semi-retired attorney specializing in business transactions, launched his solo law practice in 2021. Previously, he held various legal and managerial positions, including President and General Counsel, at Pittston Coal Company in Lebanon, Virginia.

Karl’s academic background includes an undergraduate degree from Juniata College (economics), a law degree from New York University and the completion of Harvard Business School’s Program for Management Development.

Karl has served on organizational boards in the education, environmental, and healthcare sectors. At present, he holds the position of trustee with the Virginia Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and is a Trustee Emeritus of Juniata College. Karl previously served on the board of trustees at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

Karl intends to assist the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia in transforming financial resources into meaningful enhancements in the lives of Southwest Virginia residents with the goal of achieving sustainable, positive change for the community.

Residing in Abingdon with his wife, they have one daughter. Beyond his professional commitments, he pursues woodworking and bird hunting in his spare time.