- Title: President
- Company: Gas & 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 association management, public policy, advocacy, and economic development.
Before joining GO-WV, Rebecca served as Vice President of State Affairs and Political Mobilization for the Washington, D.C.-based American Chemistry Council (ACC), representing the U.S. chemical industry on public policy issues nationwide. As part of ACC’s executive team, she helped develop and execute state-level policy strategies, coordinated engagement on major legislative and regulatory issues affecting chemicals, plastics, and manufacturing, and guided the organization’s political engagement. She also worked with independent state chemical industry councils to strengthen coordination and advance shared policy priorities.
Previously, Rebecca spent more than a decade as President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA), leading its advocacy, public policy, member engagement, and economic development efforts. She represented West Virginia manufacturers before state and federal policymakers and regulators and worked with business, government, and community leaders to support investment, job creation, and manufacturing growth.
Earlier in her career, Rebecca served as President of Vision Shared, a statewide public-private economic and community development organization, and as Assistant Vice President of Development at Marshall University.
A West Virginia native, Rebecca earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from the West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Her civic and public service includes membership on the boards of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and YMCA of the Kanawha Valley. She is also a gubernatorial appointee to the West Virginia Workforce Investment Board and the Rural Health Advisory Panel.
- Title: Lobbyist
- Company: Hartman 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, combining strategic communications expertise with extensive public policy experience.
Scott began his career in radio broadcasting, earning a West Virginia Associated Press Award for Best Sports Talk Show in the large-market category. He later spent a decade in television, culminating in his role as Director of Marketing and Creative Services for WOWK-TV in the Huntington–Charleston market.
Scott served in both the Secretary of State’s Office and the Governor’s Office under Joe Manchin. His responsibilities included directing intergovernmental affairs and constituent services, working closely with local governments, community leaders, and state agencies throughout West Virginia.
Scott is an active leader in business, policy, and higher education organizations. He serves on the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee, the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America State Policy Council, and the Advisory Council of Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications. In 2026, he was inducted into the School of Journalism Hall of Fame in recognition of his professional achievements and contributions to the industry.
Previously, Scott served on the Executive Committee of the West Virginia Business & Industry Council and as Chairman of the Utilities, Telecommunications & Energy Coalition of West Virginia (UTEC).
A lifelong West Virginian, Scott resides in Hurricane with his wife, Kathy.
- Title: President
- Company: Conn-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 product development and served as Vice President of Field Operations, where he played an instrumental role in expanding Conn-Weld’s global footprint. He currently serves as President of Conn-Weld Industries, LLC.
Marvin’s passion for education, community, and manufacturing is reflected in his service on numerous boards supporting West Virginia’s future. These include Bluefield State University’s Board of Accreditation for the Mechanical Engineering Department and Foundation Board; The Wade Center; WVU’s Visiting Committee for the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department; The Graham High School Foundation; the West Virginia Manufacturers Association Board; the Bluefield Baseball Board; and the Central Appalachian Highway Economic Development Authority.
Marvin has two daughters, Lauren and Jessica, both accomplished professionals who reside in Washington, D.C.
- Title: President
- Company: US 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 operational activities, including the successful transition to a direct-to-market business model in 2026. Under her leadership, US Methanol continues to pursue sustainable growth while maintaining safe, reliable methanol production using regional natural gas feedstocks.
Before joining US Methanol, Stephanie spent more than 25 years in the industrial and medical gases industry, serving in leadership and strategic roles spanning finance, process safety and risk management, product management, commercial operations, and manufacturing operations. She combines technical expertise with a proven track record of operational excellence and business growth.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and an MBA from National University. She is also a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas. Stephanie and her husband of 28 years have three adult children.
- Title: Head of Finance / IT / Govt Relations
- Company: Mountaintop 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 a BSBA in Accounting from West Virginia University, Bob currently serves as Head of Finance, IT, and Government Relations at Mountaintop Beverage in Morgantown, where he has helped scale the company from start-up to nearly $100 million in annual revenue. He has led ERP implementations, built high-performing teams, and driven financial and operational excellence.
Before joining Mountaintop Beverage, Bob held multiple leadership roles in the healthcare sector, where he led a major financial turnaround, oversaw new facility construction projects, and guided a hospital through the COVID-19 pandemic with agility and strategic foresight. His tenure at Mon Health System and WVU included consistent operational improvements, strategic growth initiatives, and innovative care delivery models.
Bob is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to organizational and community health. He was named a Top 25 Industry Leader Under 40 by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2012 and Rural Health Leader of the Year in 2021 by the West Virginia Center for Rural Health Development. He has served on numerous boards, including the Mon & Preston County United Way Campaign (Chair), Milan Puskar Health Right, the Critical Illness and Trauma Foundation in Bozeman, MT, and the West Virginia Hospital Association. He currently serves on the Cortland Association, Inc. board in Thomas, WV, and the West Virginia Manufacturers Association board.
Bob and his wife, Whitney, have five children, ages 9 to 16. When not working or cheering on their kids’ sporting events, they enjoy mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, traveling, and managing livestock on their homestead in Preston County.


