Director of Communications & Development, HospiceCare By Kristen Uppercue Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography Jessica Hall, director of communications and development at HospiceCare, has always had a love of adventure. “Even as a child, I was eager to explore—sleep away camps, international trips with the choir, weeks away with relatives—I loved taking in new…
West Virginia Secretary of Commerce By Kristen Uppercue Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography James Bailey, West Virginia’s secretary of commerce, spent a lot of time outside growing up, playing in the rivers and the woods of West Virginia. That love of the outdoors continues for Bailey today as he enjoys bowhunting and fishing. “Being…
The measure of a student’s success at a school, higher education institution or program depends on a lot of variables, including who you ask. It could be measured by a passing grade, quality performance or simply completion. West Virginia Executive is highlighting several student success stories in state programs aimed at getting individuals paired with a career.
President, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce By Maggie Hatfield Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography Growing up in Putnam County, Ashley Alford Glance, president of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, recalls being surrounded by the love of her family. That close-knit community is what molded her into the leader she is today. “I cherished…
Within West Virginia’s 55 counties are countless individuals advocating for justice in courts of law and legal organizations. Others are helping equip the next generation of lawyers and leaders in the state’s only law school—West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law.
While many associate the Mountain State solely with the energy industry, its nickname conjures up a different image. West Virginia’s beautiful, forested mountains make it the second-leading hardwood state in the country, ranked third nationally by percentage of forested land.