Speakers

Monday, 28 October 2024
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  • TitleAntero Resources
  • CompanyDirector, Government Relations
Maribeth Anderson is the Director of Government Relations for Antero Resources, a role she has held since the end of 2017. She brings over a decade of experience in government relations for West Virginia natural gas producers,...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024
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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...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024
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  • TitleVice President
  • CompanyPotesta & Associates, Inc.
Dana holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University. He is the Vice President of Potesta & Associates, Inc., a civil, geotechnical, and environmental consulting firm with...

Wednesday, 09 October 2024
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  • TitleExec. VP Benefits, Captive Vertical Leader
  • CompanyAssuredPartners WV
Geoff brings over 25 years of experience in employee benefit plans for employer groups, specializing in employee benefits captives, self-funding arrangements, and employee risk reduction. His expertise extends to educational...

Tuesday, 22 October 2024
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  • TitlePresident & CEO
  • CompanyAC&S, Incorporated
Dean Cordle is the President and Chief Executive Officer of AC & S, Incorporated, a company based in Nitro, West Virginia, specializing in contract manufacturing of specialty chemicals, hazardous materials blending, and...

Tuesday, 22 October 2024
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  • TitleDirector
  • CompanyWorkForce WV
Michael Crown is the Director of Workforce Development, responsible for overseeing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) activities across West Virginia’s seven workforce development regions. In this role, Michael...

Tuesday, 22 October 2024
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  • TitleSenior Safety & Loss Control Consultant
  • CompanyEncova Insurance
Alicia Cunningham is a Senior Safety and Loss Control Consultant at Encova Insurance, primarily serving the West Virginia area. She partners with underwriters, agents, and clients to evaluate risk, reduce losses, and improve...

Monday, 28 October 2024
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  • TitleActing Cabinet Secretary
  • CompanyWV Dept of Economic Development
Michael Graney was appointed Executive Director of the West Virginia Development Office by Governor Jim Justice in 2018 under the West Virginia Department of Commerce. In May 2021, his role was extended to the newly formed West...

Tuesday, 22 October 2024
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  • TitleManager
  • CompanyJobs & Hope WV
Deb Harris is the Manager for the West Virginia Schools of Diversion & Transition (WVSDT) Reentry Programs and Jobs & Hope WV, a statewide initiative launched by Governor Jim Justice in 2019. The program aims to address...

Monday, 28 October 2024
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  • TitlePresident / CEO
  • CompanyRegional Economic Development Partnership
Josh has been with the Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) for 20 years, becoming President / CEO in January 2021. Throughout his tenure, RED has collaborated extensively with both domestic and international...

Thursday, 24 October 2024
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  • TitleWV Senate
  • CompanyChair of Economic Development Committee
Senator Jeffries, who represents parts of Kanawha and Putnam Counties, is a successful businessperson and entrepreneur who chairs the West Virginia Senate’s Economic Development Committee. Working collaboratively with the...

Monday, 28 October 2024
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  • TitleCharlotte Lane
  • CompanyPublic Service Commission of West Virginia
Charlotte R. Lane was appointed to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia and named Chairman on July 1, 2019. She previously served on the Commission from 1985-1989 and 1997-2003, holding the Chairman position from...

Thursday, 24 October 2024
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  • TitleRegion Manager
  • CompanyWV Dept of Economic Development
Jim Linsenmeyer, a native of West Virginia, serves as the Region Manager for the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, overseeing the Eastern Panhandle and Potomac Highlands regions. In this role, Jim focuses on...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024
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  • TitleTotal Rewards Manager
  • CompanyICL Americas
With a 20-year distinguished career, Kassie Lycans has developed expertise across various HR functions, including employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation,...

Monday, 21 October 2024
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  • TitleHuman Resources Manager
  • CompanyToyota West Virginia
Deana Marcum is the Human Resources Manager at Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia, Inc. (TMMWV) in Buffalo, WV. The plant, which spans 2 million square feet and employs around 2,200 team members, manufactures 4-cylinder...

Tuesday, 22 October 2024
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  • Title4T Academy Instructor
  • CompanyBen Franklin Career Center
rin Petry is a Career and Technical Education Instructor at Kanawha County Schools. With a diverse background in education, Erin has taught business, math, and graphic design classes. She is currently in her second year as a 4T...

Sunday, 27 October 2024
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  • TitleMesser Americas
  • CompanyHead of Energy
Mr. Stalica currently serves as Head of Energy for Messer Americas and President of Messer Energy Services, both part of the Messer Group, the world’s largest privately held company specializing in industrial, medical, and...

Wednesday, 16 October 2024
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  • TitlePresident & CEO
  • CompanyPaul Wissmach Glass Co.
Jason Wilburn is the President and CEO of The Paul Wissmach Glass Company in Paden City, WV, which he and his wife, Annabelle Javier, purchased in 2021. Established in 1904, Wissmach has continuously operated in Paden City, West...

Thursday, 24 October 2024
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  • TitlePresident
  • CompanyConn-Weld Industries, LLC
Marvin Woodie graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and began his career with Conn-Weld Industries in 1986. Throughout his tenure, Marvin has held various roles, starting as...

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