Investment Manager, West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust By Tiara Brown Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography “From a very early age, I learned to love and serve people from all walks of life thanks to parents who modeled servant leadership and created opportunities for me to do the same.” As a child, Nathan Polk was…
Chief of Staff, Allegheny Science & Technology By Pagett Dusic Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography Stephanie Pethtel, chief of staff at Allegheny Science & Technology, has built an impressive career rooted in her passion for leadership, community and making a difference. She has grown from a young woman in Fairmont, WV, to a senior…
Chief Operating Officer,Moses Auto Group By Cathy Bonnstetter Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography When Suzanne Moses Persinger, chief operating officer of Moses Auto Group, goes to work, it’s not just about selling cars and running a business. It’s about family, deep roots and making a difference in her community. Moses Persinger’s grandfather, Jackson Moses,…
President & CEO,WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital and Wetzel County Hospital By Dawn Nolan Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography Tony Martinelli, president and CEO of WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital and Wetzel County Hospital, keeps a screenshot of this message on his phone: “Take time to befriend people and endear yourself to them.” It…
Managing Director, Wing 2 Wing Ventures and Founding Partner, BlackBear Capital By Megan Bevins Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography Max Knapp, managing director of Wing 2 Wing Ventures and founding partner of BlackBear Capital, didn’t start his career by chasing a dream job. Instead, he focused on what he knew he was good at—working…
With numerous companies choosing the Mountain State as a place to settle down and do business, efforts to reduce negative impacts on the planet are happening like never before. More responsible and sustainable manufacturing is happening in towns all over the state, resulting in eco-friendly products that reach markets worldwide.