According to Mark Nesselroad, CEO of Glenmark Holding LLC, the most adventurous thing he has ever done is go into business. “When you have no money and you want to borrow a couple million dollars, it takes a lot of convincing,” he says.
As an eighth generation West Virginian, David McKinley’s Mountain State roots run deep, and he can’t imagine calling anywhere else home. “West Virginia is an environment in which those who want to have an impact have opportunities to make a difference,” he says.
Born and raised in Jefferson County, WV, in the small town of Middleway, Teresa McCabe, vice president of marketing and development for WVU Medicine University Healthcare, once dreamed of leaving the Eastern Panhandle for big-city life as a journalist for a newspaper or major television network. Life had different plans for this dreamer, though.
Ask Dr. Robert Martino how he got to where he is in life, and he simply gives credit to his people. Family, co-workers, longtime friends—all played vital roles in the life of this dentist-turned-CEO.
Henry Kayes, chief operating officer and regional president of United Bank, is a man whose dedication to his customers and loyalty to the companies he has served have propelled him to the top of the banking industry.
“Do well by doing good.” This quote by Benjamin Franklin inspires Jim Estep, president and CEO of the High Technology Foundation, in his conviction to ensure his life and career ultimately contribute to the greater good.