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, developing technical talent, and fostering workplace cultures that emphasize safety, accountability, and employee growth.

Prior to joining Chemours, Nick held positions with DuPont and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Security Enterprise.

A native of Wellsburg, West Virginia, Nick earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. He was recently inducted into WVU’s Academy of Chemical Engineers.

Nick is actively involved in his community through nonprofit board service, youth sports coaching, tutoring, and mentoring technical professionals. He and his wife, Susan, a WVU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, have two daughters, Julia and Giana.

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, is a member of the editorial board at the Joint Special Operations University, and serves on the boards of Kongsberg Defense US and Smack. McArdle previously led futures and research at CAE USA and Improbable USA, respectively, helping both foreign firms develop novel capabilities and break into new US markets. A former professor, McArdle has served on Congressman Langevin's cyber advisory committee and as an expert member of a NATO technical group that developed cyber effects for the military alliance's campaign simulations. McArdle holds a Ph.D. in War Studies from King's College London, is the recipient of the RADM Fred Lewis doctoral scholarship in modeling and simulation, and is a certified modeling and simulation professional. She was named an official "Mad Scientist" by the US Army Training and Doctrine Command.

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 company’s Tabler Station manufacturing facility. His experience spans food manufacturing, including Pringles, Cheez-It, and Club crackers, as well as consumer products such as Dawn, Pantene, and Head & Shoulders.

Patrick is actively involved in several state and local organizations. He serves on the boards of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, West Virginia Manufacturers Association, and Berkeley County Economic Development Authority. He also serves as co-chair of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Committee and as president of his church’s parish council.

Patrick and his wife, Shannon, have four children and four grandchildren. Outside of his professional and community commitments, they enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and outdoor adventures.

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 Charleston and the West Virginia Division of Tourism. She previously served as Executive Director of the County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia and as Economic Development Director for U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito.

Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees from Marshall University.