Dealer Operator & Vice President, Cole Chevrolet – Cadillac, Inc. By Dawn Nolan Tom Cole always knew he would go into the family business. He worked in the reconditioning department of his father’s auto dealership while he was in junior high and high school. Cole attended Northwood University in Michigan, where he studied automotive marketing…
Director of Marketing & Development, Dixon Hughes By Jennifer Nugent “When I was a teenager and thought I wanted to be an actress, I bought a one-way Greyhound bus ticket from Charleston to New York City. I didn’t have a place to stay so I ended up at the Chelsea Hotel for a few days…
Vice President of Government Relations, Mylan Inc. by Kensie Westerfield In today’s world most people change jobs and companies endless amounts of time. Leah Summers found what she was looking for in Mylan as a summer intern 16 years ago and has never left. She has held numerous positions while working her way up to vice…
Interventional Cardiologist, Huntington Internal Medicine Group by Kensie Westerfield “Sometimes in the cath lab, after I have worked a really complex case and had a good outcome, I will bust a sweet rhyme.” For Dr. Daniel Snavely, growing up in Chattaroy, WV on the basketball court led to other skills than a great jump-shot. It…
CEO, Loop Pharmacy & Home Medical by Kensie Westerfield Inspired by Ronald Reagan’s leadership ability, Christopher Sizemore grew up wanting to be the President of the United States. However, in the 10th grade, his biology teacher, Nancy Shumate, suggested that he combine his leadership skills with his interest in science and study health administration. Sizemore…
Dentist, Simpson Dental Associates by Kensie Westerfield As this year’s youngest new Young Gun, Dr. Christen Simpson has been able to see many of her dreams accomplished. At just 28 years of age, Simpson is proud of the choice she made to become a dentist. “I always thought I would do something in the medical…