President & CEO, The Health Plan By Brittany McClung Jeff Knight has spent more than 20 years in the health care industry, striving to change health care in West Virginia for the better. Today, he serves as president and CEO of The Health Plan, a West Virginia-based, not-for-profit community health organization that began in 1979.…
President, Fruth Pharmacy By Arianna Whitehair “I like to say that I didn’t choose my career, it chose me.” Lynne Fruth, president and chairman of the board for Fruth Pharmacy—a regional chain of retail pharmacies—stepped up to the challenge of saving her family’s business with little experience and a lot of determination. Fruth graduated from…
Business Development Liaison, Thomas Health By Maggie Hatfield For Joseph Deegan, business development liaison of Thomas Health, the story of how he ended up where he is today is one of tragedy and triumph. Deegan lost both of his parents during his youth, but he always admired the legacies they left behind. “My dad, even…
Chief Medical Officer & Incident Commander, Davis Health System By Brittany McClung Dr. Catherine “Mindy” Chua once felt she had to change the way she dressed and approached situations in order to have a seat at the table as a female executive. With honesty, integrity and teamwork at the core of her values, she has…
CEO, Roane General Hospital By Arianna Whitehair “Our goal is to be the benchmark of high quality, highly reliable, patient-centered care—to let the patient know we care,” says Doug Bentz, CEO of Roane General Hospital. Doug Bentz, who has served as CEO of Roane General Hospital for over 21 years, prides himself on his ability…
Doodlebug’s Desserts By Paige Kocourek Lindsey Nash, a Burlington, WV, native, has always loved being in the kitchen. Before starting Doodlebug’s Desserts at the impressive age of 12, Nash found her passion for baking while experimenting with boxed cake mixes. In a search for more flavors, she discovered a drive to craft desserts from scratch.…