President & CEO, Forge Business Solutions By Arianna Whitehair Faith and family are the driving forces behind Frank Vitale’s success. In addition to his wife and three kids, Vitale takes immense pride in his country and enlisted himself in the Army at just 17 years old. “I will always consider my promotion to Army captain…
Executive Chef & Owner, 1010 Bridge, The Pitch Sports Bar & Grill, Ellen’s Ice Cream By Paige Kocourek Some may know him as Paul Smith, but many know him as Chef Paul, owner and chef of 1010 Bridge, The Pitch Sports Bar & Grill and Ellen’s Ice Cream. Born and raised in West Virginia, Smith…
President, MVB Financial Corp. By Maggie Hatfield Originally from Moundsville, WV, Don Robinson was given the keys to being a successful businessman at a young age. “Growing up, my father was a banker and he always exposed me to businesspeople, showing me the value of relationship building and how to interact with others. His emphasis…
Senior Investment Strategist, McKinley Carter Wealth Services By Elizabeth Howard While many kids dream of being a fireman or an astronaut, David Nolan had other aspirations. From a young age, he had an interest in stock investments that likely stemmed from his parents investing in a stock mutual fund for him. “I thought that running…
Commander, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), West Virginia National Guard By Samantha Cart Lieutenant Colonel Bob Luther’s career has been defined by his radical commitment to integrity, hard work and stubbornness in the face of obstacles, which started when he enlisted in the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) in 1994 during his senior…
President & Owner, Keefer’s Powersports, Keefer’s Rentals & Mountain State Harley-Davidson By Kristen Uppercue Logan, WV, native Eddie Keefer dreamed of being a professional salesperson at a young age. “As a child, I can remember working a part-time job cutting grass on a hill that overlooked a car dealership. One day, as I watched the…