Richard M. Adams Jr.
CEO, United Bankshares, Inc. By Jamie Null As the CEO of United Bankshares, Inc., the parent company of United Bank, a position previously held by both his father and grandfather, Richard Adams Jr. is carrying on a family legacy. Adams did not intend to follow in his father’s footsteps. After receiving his undergraduate degree from […]
Barnes Health Awarded 16 National Telly Awards
Barnes Health, a West Virginia and Nashville-based full-service, strategic healthcare advertising, marketing and public relations firm, was recently honored with 16 Telly Awards at the 43rd Annual Telly Awards national competition based in New York, New York. The 16 total awards represent more combined Telly Awards for video production in the hospital category than any […]
Fueling the Future: Introducing the Sharp Shooters Class of 2022
West Virginia relies on strong leaders to carry the state forward and make vital decisions that benefit its people—leaders who inspire others to do the same. This type of leadership is embodied by the West Virginia Executive (WVE) Sharp Shooters Class of 2022.
Ladies Leading in Chemical Manufacturing
West Virginia’s chemical industry has seen many phases since its early beginnings as the nation’s leading salt producer in the 1800s. The industry has been transformed by technology and smart manufacturing, a global market and sudden spikes in demand, along with increased diversity in leadership.
West Virginia’s Worldwide Exports
Not many would imagine a state the size of West Virginia
would be capable of having such a large, global impact, but the Mountain State distributes goods to 147 out of the 196 countries in the world. West Virginia Executive found this statistic awe-inspiring and felt driven to create a comprehensive export map to show the expansive nature of West Virginia’s worldwide exports.
Heroes with Paws
When West Virginians think about frontline heroes—those fighting for our physical, mental and emotional well-being and keeping us safe from all types of harm—most minds immediately jump to thoughts of the brave men and women serving our state. However, what some Mountaineers may not realize is that not all the state’s heroes are human—some have paws.
