West Virginia Managing Director, The Monteverde Group, LLC By Olivia Miller Even after more than 20 years in the financial sector, Jason Haswell continues to show up at work every day with his mind set on learning something new. Growing up in Glendale, WV, his first job was on a farm bailing hay and building…
Executive Director, Berkeley County Development Authority By Amanda Larch & Samantha Cart Sandy Hamilton, executive director of the Berkeley County Development Authority (BCDA), would not be where she is today without her faith, which has always been her guide when choosing new career paths and service opportunities. “My career path was not intentional, but I…
Foreign investment is an important and growing sector of the Mountain State economy, and today it benefits from investments from 30 countries representing 136 companies that employ approximately 30,000 West Virginians. The West Virginia Development Office’s (WVDO) International Division works to ensure the state receives consideration when investors are reviewing location options because international companies that invest in the U.S. are typically good corporate citizens that offer quality jobs with competitive wages and benefits.
President, Highmark West Virginia By Samantha Cart James Fawcett’s family legacy of service initially inspired him to pursue a career with the U.S. Air Force. His father was a physician in the Army, and two of his second cousins served as Air Force pilots. “I was always mesmerized by hearing about their service,” he says.…
Partner, Suttle & Stalnaker, PLLC By Lori Kersey Chris Deweese, a partner at Suttle & Stalnaker, PLLC, is an accountant with the heart of an entrepreneur. Before the Chelyan native could even drive, he had already started his own business. “I started a small lawn mowing company and was mowing as many neighbors’ yards as…
Play-by-Play Announcer, Mountaineer Sports Network, and Manager, Pikewood Creative By Samantha Cart Perhaps best known as the iconic voice that helps bring the Mountaineers to life on the radio, Tony Caridi has had a knack for broadcasting from a young age. He started by delivering the morning announcements at school and working as a deejay…