Kevin Trippett

Kevin Trippett

President & CEO Westbrook Health Services, Inc. By Jamie Null Kevin Trippett doesn’t shy away from responsibility, whether it’s on the job as the president and CEO of Westbrook Health Services, in the community as a volunteer or on the field as a coach. Being responsible for the safety and well-being of others is a…

Howard Seufer, Jr.

Howard Seufer, Jr.

Partner and Education Law Group Leader Bowles Rice LLP By Jean Hardiman As a boy, Howard Seufer didn’t have his sights set on becoming a lawyer. He wanted to be a cowboy—until he saw first-hand how higher education helped his father further his career. Today, as a partner and leader of the education law group…

Steven M. Rubin

Steven M. Rubin

President, JBS Resources LLC, Owner and Member-Manager, Rubin Brothers LLC, Autumn Investments LLC and Penn Avenue Holdings LLC By Samantha Cart Steven Rubin’s childhood was much like anyone else’s. He grew up in a modest home on Charleston’s West Side, spent his time playing basketball and drums and worked stocking shelves for Cohen Drug Stores.…

Eric J. Lewis, CPA

Eric J. Lewis, CPA

Member Ours, Lawyer, Lewis & Company, PLLC By Katlin Swisher Before he discovered his passion for numbers, Eric Lewis wanted to be a pilot. He was on his way to fulfilling this dream at the U.S. Air Force Academy when he was ruled too tall to be a pilot or navigator. Over time, his definition…

Susan Hellems Lavenski

Susan Hellems Lavenski

By Maggie Matsko Susan HELLEMS Lavenski, CEO and owner of Charles Ryan Associates (CRA), credits her success to the grace of God, hard work, determination and the help of many people. As a Lewisburg native, Lavenski’s desire to climb the ranks was instilled in her as a very young girl. “I definitely received my work…

Steven Eshenaur

Steven Eshenaur, DO

State Surgeon, West Virginia Army National Guard Emergency Department Physician, Jackson General Hospital By Samantha Cart Steven Eshenaur knew without a doubt he would become a doctor, but he never imagined a medical career would lead him to a life of service as the state surgeon for the West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG). “After…