West Virginia’s Swiss Army Knife
When Governor Jim Justice appointed Major General James Hoyer to West Virginia’s coronavirus task force, he gave him a twofold mission: find creative solutions to the state’s current problems that can also be parlayed into opportunities for the future.
Quentin T. Collie
WVU College of Law Class of 2020 By Maggie Hatfield Quentin Collie, a Parkersburg, WV, native, decided to venture out of state to pursue his undergraduate degree in English at the University of Notre Dame and master’s degree in education at Wake Forest University. After graduating in 2015, he worked as a middle school English […]
Eriks Janelsins
President & CEO, Oglebay Foundation By Blair Dowler-Wade Growing up in the old farm town of New Palestine, IN, Eriks Janelsins, president and CEO of the Oglebay Foundation, learned the keys to success—showing up, working hard and being positive—during his first job baling hay for local farmers. “It was hot, hard work, but each day […]
Taking Flight: Aerospace Education in West Virginia
A nationwide shortage of trained pilots and aviation technicians has led to a surge of development in aerospace education in West Virginia. According to a recent report by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), over the past three decades, the number of pilots in the nation has decreased by 30% while the airline industry has simultaneously seen a tremendous increase in the demand for air travel.
William J. Powell
U.S. Attorney, Northern District of West Virginia By Amanda Larch Even with 35 years of legal experience under his belt, being appointed as a U.S. Attorney by President Donald Trump is the most memorable moment of William Powell’s career. “It was surreal in some ways,” says Powell, who was appointed to the U.S.Attorney’s Office for […]
Engines of Economic Development: West Virginia’s Airports
The aerospace industry is one of West Virginia’s fastest-growing economic generators. With nearly $2 billion generated in annual economic impact, airports and related aerospace companies are critical components of the state’s economy.
