The West Virginia State Legislature adjourned its 2024 session on March 9 after 60 days of discussion and debate. In this 2024 legislative review, West Virginia Executive looks at some of the House Bills (HB) and Senate Bills (SB) intended to have a major impact on West Virginians and the economy.
Jason Boyd has spent most of his life in the Mountain State. A graduate of both West Virginia University and Marshall University, he currently works as the transportation market leader for The Thrasher Group, Inc.
Growing up, Annette Gavin Bates wanted to be many things—veterinarian, pediatrician and pilot were all on the list. She soon realized she truly belonged in her local community, working to make it a better place.
“No matter the situation, there’s purpose and a larger plan in the works.” These were words of faith and confirmation for a young Brandon Doerner as he stood before a podium, reciting his graduation speech to the Scott High School Class of 1996.
Chad Mildren, executive vice president and chief consumer banking officer for United Bank, spent his summers from second grade onward in the Parkersburg Country Club Pro Shop washing golf clubs and caddying. Mildren developed a love of the game and a passion for helping people. The inside of a bank was as familiar as a golf green.
For Judy Moore, deputy director at the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and executive director of the WV Hive Network, destiny has always led her life’s path and career, bringing her back home to where she was born and raised—Craigsville, WV—to empower entrepreneurs throughout the Mountain State.