The Lineup
Speakers
Manufacturing executives, policy leaders, and subject-matter experts joining us at Stonewall Resort for candid conversations about West Virginia's industrial future.
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Steven Adams
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- TitleSteven Adams
- CompanyOgden Newspapers
Steven Allen Adams is a West Virginia state government reporter for Ogden Newspapers, covering state politics and government for The Parkersburg News and Sentinel, The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register, The Weirton Daily...
Bill Bissett
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- TitlePresident
- CompanyWest Virginia Manufacturers Association
Bill Bissett is the President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA), which represents companies that make products in the Mountain State as well as associate member companies who are dependent on manufacturing...
Tim Burgess
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- TitlePresident
- CompanyZim's Bagging Co
A graduate of Marshall University, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Marketing and Management, the president of Zim’s Bagging Company brings 38 years of experience with the...
Scott Cosco
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- TitleLobbyist
- CompanyHartman Cosco, LLC
Scott Cosco is a partner at HartmanCosco Government Relations, where he represents clients before the West Virginia Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and state agencies. His career spans media, government, and public affairs,...
Roger Hanshaw
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- TitleSpeaker of the House
- CompanyWest Virginia Legislature
West Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw, elected in 2014, practices law, concentrating on environmental and technical issues in business transactions as well as regulatory compliance. He was selected as the 58th...
Nick Martino
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- TitleBelle Plant Manager
- CompanyChemours
Nick Martino has served as plant manager at the Chemours Belle facility since March 2022. With more than 20 years of experience in research, engineering, and operations leadership, he has focused on building strong teams,...
Dr. Jennifer McArdle
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- TitleGeneral Manager
- CompanyHelsing US
Dr. Jennifer McArdle is the General Manager of Helsing Inc., the US subsidiary of Helsing, Europe's largest VC-backed defense and AI company. She also serves as an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security,...
Rebecca McPhail
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- TitlePresident
- CompanyGas & Oil Association of West Virginia
Rebecca McPhail serves as President of the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV), the statewide trade association representing West Virginia’s natural gas and oil industry. She brings extensive experience in...
Bob Milvet
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- TitleHead of Finance / IT / Govt Relations
- CompanyMountaintop Beverage, LLC
Robert W. “Bob” Milvet is a seasoned executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across finance, manufacturing, healthcare administration, IT systems integration, and complex regulatory environments. A CPA with...
Erienne Olesh
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- TitleCEO, RETI; Senior Associate VP of Research
- CompanyWVU
Erienne Olesh, Ph.D., MBA, is CEO of the National Science Foundation’s Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Engine, an initiative focused on strengthening U.S. energy security by advancing critical energy and...
Jennifer Piercy
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- TitleVice President
- CompanyWest Virginia Manufacturers Association
Jennifer Piercy is a native of Elkview, West Virginia, and serves as Vice President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association. Her career spans government and nonprofit organizations, including roles with the City of...
Abby Reale
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- TitleSenior Advisor
- CompanyFirstEnergy
Abby Reale is a government and external affairs professional with more than 15 years of experience across the energy and healthcare industries. Her background includes operations, public policy, regulatory strategy, and...
Stephanie Riggs
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- TitlePresident
- CompanyUS Methanol, LLC
Stephanie Riggs is President of US Methanol, LLC, headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, with Liberty One manufacturing operations in Institute. Since joining the company in June 2025, she has led its commercial and...
Patrick Winkelman
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- TitleGlobal Health, Safety, and Environmental Director
- CompanyProcter and Gamble
Patrick Winkelman brings 27 years of experience with Procter & Gamble, having held roles in operations, engineering, and environmental health and safety. He relocated to Martinsburg, West Virginia, in 2017 to help launch the...
Marvin Woodie
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- TitlePresident
- CompanyConn-Weld Industries, LLC
Marvin Woodie began his career with Conn-Weld Industries in 1986 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University. Throughout his tenure, he has held roles in project engineering and...
