Whether it be through their astute ability to make the most of any situation, awe-inspiring passion for helping others or abundant love of community, true leaders are easy to spot. As we introduce the newest class of Young Guns, we see in them each of these qualities, along with a desire to push the state of West Virginia forward on a trajectory of continued success and lasting prosperity.
A commitment to service and a sense of patriotism are often byproducts of living in West Virginia. Mountaineers are loyal and selfless, and it is no surprise that these values draw in defense industry companies dedicated to creating and maintaining apparatus for the U.S. military and its allies.
Education has been a hot topic across West Virginia over the last several years. Issues such as strikes, charter schools and the impact of COVID-19 on our students have garnered the attention of many. Now the state is facing a new challenge as many turn their attention to the issue of teacher shortages on the rise.
Home to the state’s Capital City, Kanawha County is the very heart and soul of West Virginia. To keep up with its fast-paced, bustling way of life, the most populated county in the state is continuously expanding its horizons through exciting new technological, economic, recreational and
educational developments with the goal of bringing the community together like never before.
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Clarksburg, WV, lies a state-of-the-art, high-tech hub that most West Virginians know little about. The hub houses the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division and is central to combatting crime and terrorism—playing a critical role in helping strengthen national security.
It’s all about connection and problem solving at retired Air Force Colonel Sean Frisbee’s company, Vertx Partners, as the company president and his lean staff encourage Appalachian high-tech researchers and entrepreneurs to broaden their view and look to the sky for economic opportunities that provide innovative security measures for the nation.