Co-Owner, Wilson Martino Dental by Kensie Hamilton Robert Martino is a father first and a dentist second. The special thing about him is that he considers his employees family, too. “Most of us spend more waking hours with the people we work with then with our families,” Martino states. “You better like who you work…
Business Development Manager, Alpha Associates by Kensie Hamilton Bobbie Hawkins is a true risk taker and throws herself whole-heartedly into anything she is involved with—whether it be her career, volunteering or everyday adventures. She even confessed to wanting to drive in a demolition derby. She has found a career that not only makes her happy,…
Financial Consultant, Smith Barney by Kensie Hamilton When not working at Smith Barney, volunteering or spending time with his family, you can find Kelly Castleberry running. He has run in 13 Charleston Distance Runs and seven marathons, including New York, Boston and the Marine Corps, along with numerous other runs. Castleberry had been exposed to…
Director, Career Services of Marshall University – Founder, Executive Training Centers, Inc. by Kensie Hamilton After bowling on the Ladies Professional Bowler’s Tour for a couple years, Valerie Bernard, born and raised in Point Pleasant, always wanted be a professional bowler, if that did not work out she had a back-up plan. “I wanted to…
U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia Director Judy McCauley recently announced that Huntington National Bank has been named as the SBA West Virginia Lender of the Year. The lending institution provided funding for 72 West Virginia small businesses in fiscal year 2011 for just over $8.8 million through SBA’s guaranteed loan program. The 72 loans…
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for matching mini- grant funding that will assist with the cost of conducting a service project in the communities where they live and work. The West Virginia Business Volunteer Council (BVC) will provide a direct cash match of up to $500 to eligible and approved applicants.…