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Amanda Sisson, BA
Chief Operations Officer
WV Coalition to End Homelessness
Amanda Sisson, Chief Operations Officer at the WV Coalition to End Homelessness, has over 20 years of experience working in homeless services. Ms. Sisson began her non-profit career as a children’s service worker at a family shelter in Virginia in 2003 and went on to serve in various roles including Housing Counselor for nearly seven years. Ms. Sisson has been with WVCEH since early 2011 and oversees the day-to-day fiscal operations, human resources, agency policies, and assists in the CoC infrastructure including the writing and organization of the annual CoC NOFO for the Balance of State CoC. Amanda was a contractor with OrgCode Consulting spending several weeks per year, pre-COVID, training communities across the U.S. on OrgCode’s best practice tools and materials. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Alderson-Broaddus College and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management. She resides in Barbour County with her husband, 2 children and German Shorthair Pointer, Aspen.

Andrea Brown Riley
Protective Services Coordinator
WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Andrea Brown Riley joined WVCADV as Protective Services Coordinator in 2023 after 6 years of direct service victim advocacy with the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center. She holds a BA in Psychology from Mary Baldwin University, and brings her passion for understanding and serving others to WVCADV.

While working for EPEC, Andrea employed a compassionate and trauma sensitive approach first as a victim advocate, and then as a domestic violence specialist, she served and advocated for families involved in the CPS system. She also coordinated the Berkeley County Domestic Violence Task Force, organizing the community and allied professionals to action to better serve victims and survivors of domestic violence. From there, she went on to run EPEC’s emergency shelter for another 3 years, implementing survivor-centered, trauma sensitive policies, especially in the arena of harm reduction and substance use disorder. In her current role, Andrea continues to anchor her work in this approach.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Andrea can be found chasing after very energetic twin toddlers. In brief moments of relaxation, she enjoys getting lost in a good book, immersed into a creative craft project, or simply unwinding with a captivating Netflix series.

Andrew Bates
State Advocacy Coordinator
Fahe (Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises)
Andrew Bates is a State Advocacy Coordinator with Fahe, focusing on housing and community development policy in West Virginia and Kentucky. A Kentucky native, he interned for Sen. Joe Manchin III on the Energy Committee, and prior to joining Fahe he worked on interstate compacts and labor policy with The Council of State Governments. His interest in Appalachian housing policy is informed by his experience as a early-career professional navigating an overheated housing market and his deep family ties to the mountains.

Andrew Blackwood, Ed.D.
Executive Director / CEO
Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha Putnam
Dr. Blackwood joined Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha Putnam in 2021 as its executive director / CEO. He has more than 20 years experience as a non-profit executive and 15 years of experience as a mathematics professor.

Andrew Ritchie
Community Planning & Development Representative
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Andrew Ritchie joined the HUD team as a CPD Representative in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA in May 2023. In 2015, local media coverage about the growing need for affordable housing had compelled Andrew to exit a 15-year career in the audio-visual and event planning industry to pursue a new path in public service. Andrew completed his BA in Urban Studies at the University of Pittsburgh in 2017 and immediately went to work for the Mon Valley Initiative, a non-profit regional CDC and CHDO based in Homestead, PA. During his six-year tenure at MVI, Andrew managed the completion of nearly $25 million in community revitalization projects, developing more than 70 units of affordable housing, as well as commercial property and public green space. Andrew strongly believes housing is a human right and is grateful for the opportunity to further his impact on the creation of affordable housing at HUD.

Ben Shannon
Weatherization Program Manager
WV Community Advancement and Development
Bachelor's degree holder in Sport Management from West Virginia University Institute of Technology. In 2021, I joined the West Virginia Community Action Development (WVCAD) as part of their weatherization team. With two and a half years of experience as a weatherization state monitor and a Certified Quality Control Inspector, I bring expertise in ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in energy conservation projects. Passionate about sustainable practices, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on communities through my work at the intersection of sports management and environmental responsibility.

Bill Woodrum
Senior Program Officer, Community and Economic Development
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Mr. Woodrum is a recognized figure who has been working to advance community and economic development initiatives in West Virginia for the past 30 years. His diverse career spans work in systems‑building, fund development, small business development, technology transfer, extension programs, and agriculture.

Mr. Woodrum earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Marshall University and his Master of Science from The Ohio State University

Brian Holstine, LSW
Director, Take Me Home, WV
Take Me Home WV
Brian has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from West Virginia State University. Brian has worked with the Kanawha County Department of Health & Human Resources Youth Services Unit, a local nursing facility, and the WV Bureau of Senior Services. In November 2012 Brian was hired as the Assistant Director for the Take Me Home, WV Program. He was promoted to Director in 2023.

Brittany Ochoa
Executive Director
Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Brittany has called West Virginia home for about 16 years. She graduated from Marshall University with her Regent's Degree with a focus on Psychology and Criminal Justice. She got her start at Harmony House as a volunteer during her years as a student at Marshall before gaining employment. She's been working at in homeless services and at Harmony House for 7 years and has done everything from Development and Fundraising, to operating the COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Shelter before moving into her leadership role as Director of Harmony House and current lead for the CHW-CoC.

Cathy Colby
Senior Manager - HOME & HTF Programs
West Virginia Housing Development Fund
As the Senior Manager of the HOME & HTF Programs for the West Virginia Housing Development Fund, Cathy has the privilege of leading an excellent team who positively impacts affordable housing throughout the state, which ultimately benefits many West Virginians. Cathy earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Charleston and has been involved in affordable housing for 25 years; she has been with WVHDF for 17 years.

Chuck Stump, Owner, The Performance Group, Inc.
Chuck Stump is an engaging, knowledgeable speaker and management consultant. Since 1996, he has presented over 2000 fun and informative presentations in the areas of leadership, communication, individual and organizational behavior, client care, and change management.  His seminars utilize over thirty years of hard-learned life lessons that help people change not only the way they think…but the way they act!  Using his diverse background and experience as a corporate manager and an entrepreneur, Chuck’s mission is to help organizations and individuals increase profits and out-perform their competition.

He founded The Performance Group, Inc., on the fundamental belief that attitude is ultimately more important than skill. His seminars, coaching, and consulting services are designed to help clients improve business processes while improving the value of their greatest asset – its people. 

Cornerstone Community Development and Winterwood Inc.
Development Team

Cory Chase
Program Associate
Solar United Neighbors
Cory Chase, Solar United Neighbors of WV, Program Associate
Born and raised on a cattle farm in Canaan Valley, WV.
Started at SUN in November 2023.
Dreams of going off-grid.

Daniel Eades
Extension Specialist
West Virginia University Extension
Daniel Eades is an Associate Professor and state specialist with West Virginia University Extension, working in the areas of rural economics and rural development. His community-based research and teaching programs engage local leaders and community development stakeholders in the generation, interpretation, and use of socio-economic data to guide community planning and regional economic development decisions.

Darlene M. King, BBA
Senior Multifamily Programs Administrator
West Virginia Housing Development Fund
Darlene has been with the West Virginia Housing Development Fund since November 2012 and began overseeing the administration of the Affordable Housing Fund Program in 2018.

David Dyer
Assistant Director - Apprenticeship and Veterans programs
WorkForce WV
David Dyer is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in optimizing non-profit operations and grant programs. As the Assistant Director of Field Operations for the Jobs for Veterans State Grant, he supervises a team of 15, guiding the planning, implementation, and evaluation of federal grant programs. David has a strong background in using technology to improve systems, including creating online portals and applications for more efficient grant management and compliance monitoring. His innovative approaches have led to significant growth in funding and program capacity. David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design from West Virginia University Institute of Technology and brings a unique blend of creativity, technical proficiency, and strategic leadership to his work in the non-profit sector.

David Michael
Executive Director/CEO
Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State
David Michael is the Executive Director/CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State having started in this position on August 1, 2006. He graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. David has participated in various leadership development programs and has been a speaker/panelist at workshops and conferences throughout the country. During his tenure at Habitat, house production has increased annually, energy efficiency has become a matter of daily practice for house construction, and a new state and national award-winning housing program serving formerly homeless Veterans was started in 2014 and continues today. When David is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family and their 3 dogs, serving in his local church, listening to music and traveling to new destinations.

Dr. Mark Sarver
Professor of Business
Glenville State University
I love innovation. I love education. I am thrilled when they intersect.

At Glenville State University, Dr. Sarver teaches various business classes including Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit Leadership and Cybersecurity. He leads the Collegiate Business Plan Competition and GSU student Avalon Green won top prize in 2021. Dr. Sarver was recently appointed as the Workforce Learning Experiences Manager and is working to develop GSU's workforce and lifelong learning initiatives. His research focus is on economic development in rural Appalachia. In April of 2024, he was appointed Mayor of the City of Glenville.

John King
Acting Program Manager
WVDEP
John King is an Environmental Resource Analyst with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Office of Environmental Advocate. He currently serves as the Acting Program Manager for the REAP Dilapidated Properties Program (DLAP), where he manages a $30 Million grant program to revitalize communities across the state. "Turning liabilities into opportunities, one dilapidated property at a time."

In his role within the Advocate Office, John provides critical support to communities and individuals, helping them communicate with the agency, navigate environmental challenges, and access vital public information. He also delivers technical and analytical expertise to WVDEP senior staff through the development of interactive ArcGIS Data Dashboards and internal project management tools.

John is a founding member of the Morris Creek Watershed Association Inc., a PADI certified Dive Master, and an FAA certified remote pilot.

Julie Gregg
Senior CPD Representative
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Julie Gregg is a Senior Community Planning and Development Representative with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Pittsburgh Field Office. In her current role, she manages a portfolio of federal entitlement grants and competitive grants ensuring funds are implemented in compliance with federal regulations. She accomplishes this by providing technical assistance that is strategic and focused on community needs. Her current portfolio includes Weirton, Wheeling, Huntington, and Charleston. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, cooking new recipes, and volunteering for causes she cares about.

Karen Graham
Program Director
Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc.
Karen has nearly two decades of experience in employment-driven programs assisting individuals with limited employment prospects through her tenure as a state employee and her current employment as Program Director of SCSEP (the mature worker program) at Southwestern Community Action Council. Karen earned a bachelor’s degree in business management at age 50, and made a career change at age 58, demonstrating that the 55 and older population is a vibrant, valuable component in today’s workforce.

Southwestern Community Action Council’s office in Huntington serves the senior population in 21 West Virginia counties, with satellite offices in Beckley and Logan, and has an office in Ashland serving four Kentucky counties. SCAC is a member of the National Community Action Partnership, and the senior program is administered through the National Council on Aging.

Katie Hughes, MSW, LSW
Northern Panhandle Continuum of Care Lead Agency Director
City of Wheeling
Deeply rooted WV Native and Social Worker with experience in Clinical Field Social Work, Grant Writing, and Grant Management. Areas of professional interest and research include identifying and addressing Systemic injustices and understanding barriers that contribute to generational trauma and poverty within Appalachia. Undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work obtained from West Liberty University in 2013, Master of Social Work from Walden University in 2023. I come from a large blended family of foster and adoptive children and am married with three children.

Katie Wolpert, Creative Director, Woodlands Development & Lending
Katie Wolpert is the Creative Director and Director of Barbour County Programs at Woodlands Development & Lending. Katie started working at Woodlands in 2021 after serving for eight years on the Woodlands Development Group Board of Directors. Katie’s work focuses on intra- and inter- community connections, identifying community needs, developing social and recreational infrastructure, and supporting other Woodlands projects as needed. She loves to help small towns pool skills and resources to support and raise each other up together.
 
Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Carnegie Mellon University and brings wide-ranging experience in publishing, graphic design, outdoor education, coaching, parenting, small business development, and endurance sports. She serves as a city council representative in Belington, WV where she lives with her two teenage children. She is also a member of the Barbour County Development Authority Board, the Region 7 Planning and Development Council Board of Directors, the Elkins Area Shared Trails Board, and an Executive Committee member of the Mountaineer Trail Network Regional Authority.

Kylie Milliken
Advocacy Associate
Fahe
Kylie Milliken is an Advocacy Associate at Fahe, a network of nonprofit affordable housing organizations building thriving communities in Appalachia. After earning a BA in Spanish from Kenyon College and an MSc in Public Policy from the University of Edinburgh, she started her career in political risk analysis before moving into the housing policy and advocacy space. Although new to housing, she is passionate about making housing development, repair, and rehab easier in the places where the housing crisis is most severe.

Leah Turgeon
West Virginia Program Director
Solar United Neighbors
Leah Turgeon, Solar United Neighbors of WV, State Director
Lives in Randolph County, WV
Started at SUN in July ‘21
Plans to install solar and get an EV

Linda Koch-Occupancy Specialist, MOR specialist, Housing Specialist, C3P, UPCS Certified
Asset Management Specialist
West Virginia Housing Development Fund

Margaret Ann O'Neal
President
United Way of Central West Virginia
Margaret Ann O’Neal is West Virginia born and bred. An only child, born to a first-generation American mother and a dad who believed work ethic was the most important thing you could bring to a job, Margaret has never been afraid of hard work. From her first job wrapping Christmas packages to her current role as President of United Way of Central West Virginia, Margaret believes that serving others and giving back is what matters most. After ten years in healthcare, Margaret began working at WJLS Radio, a small market country radio station in Beckley, WV. She went from sales staff to sales manager along with co-hosting the morning show, which was named the number one rated small market country station in the early 90’s. Margaret’s nonprofit career began with Hospice of Southern WV. During her time with hospice she helped raise nearly three million dollars to build the Bowers Hospice House. The transition from hospice to United Way of Southern WV came in 2008, allowing her the opportunity to build an already well established United Way into a strong and impactful organization. In August, 2017 she accepted the position President of United Way of Central West Virginia. Margaret and her husband Greg live in Kanawha City.

Margarita "Maggie" G. Cortes
Housing Program Coordinator
Telamon TRC
Margarita Garrido-Cortes (Maggie) has lived in West Virginia for over 35 years and considers it her home. She is the Housing Program Manager at Telamon’s Housing and Financial Empowerment area, covering West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. As a HUD-certified housing counselor, Maggie has expertise in foreclosure prevention, mediation, pre-purchase counseling, and fair housing, supported by extensive HUD training.

Maggie’s professional journey began with the National Farmworkers Jobs Program (NFJP), and her time as WV211 Community Specialist, connecting people with vital services. With over 15 years at Telamon, her background in community engagement and housing counseling has helped her empower individuals toward self-sufficiency, strengthen communities, and promote inclusivity. She is passionate about Fair Housing and her community. She has a Bachelors Degree from University of Charleston. She remains committed to serving the people of West Virginia. Maggie’s motto is “I am here for the people.”

 

Matthew Heckles
Regional Administrator, Region III
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Matthew Heckles was appointed as the Regional Administrator of HUD’s Mid-Atlantic region in February 2022 and is responsible for the oversight and delivery of HUD programs and services throughout Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. He serves as HUD's liaison to elected officials, congressional delegations, city managers, stakeholders, and customers.

Prior to joining HUD, he served as the Assistant Secretary and Director of the Community Development Administration at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. In this capacity, he oversaw a range of operations and services from the administration and financing of single-family mortgage and multifamily development financing to housing rehabilitation and local government infrastructure programs. Matthew Heckles worked in various positions at the Delaware State Housing Authority for more than 12 years before his work in Maryland.

Megan Krider
Community Investment Business Development Manager
FHLBank Pittsburgh
Megan Krider, Community Investment Business Development Manager, joined FHLBank Pittsburgh in 2013. Her responsibilities include building external relationships with FHLBank members, community leaders and strategic partners and serves as the liaison to the Affordable Housing Advisory Council.

Previously, Ms. Krider managed the Affordable Housing Program, which provides competitive grants to help fund affordable housing development for very-low income, special needs, veterans and homeless populations. She also managed Blueprint Communities®, a community development and capacity building initiative.

She serves on the Board of Directors as Chair of External Affairs Committee for Adagio Health, as Chair, Communication Committee and a Steering Committee member of Women in Housing Finance Pennsylvania.

Michael Clarke
Inspection Supervisor & Trainer
American Property Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Michael Clarke is the Inspection Supervisor and a Inspection Trainer at American Property Consultants (APC), A Nationwide Inspection & Consulting Company based in Maryland and Florida. APC has performed HQS, UPCS, & NSPIRE inspections all over the US and Puerto Rico. Mr. Clarke started performing inspections in 2007 and has been performing inspections and training ever since. Over the last 17 years, Mr. Clarke has conducted over 100,000 HQS, UPCS, NSPIRE, Energy Audits, and rental inspections. He also is an EPA Energy Star rater and does Capital/Physical Needs Assessments and Energy Audits. He brings his field knowledge and hands on experience to his training sessions.

Mel Jones
Research Scientist
Virginia Center for Housing Research, Virginia Tech
Mel Jones is a Research Scientist and Co-director of the Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech. Mel leads housing studies and housing research in Virginia and across the country. She specializes in quantitative analysis and data driven policy connecting housing to broad issues including economic and community development, individual economic opportunity, and well-being. Mel’s expertise is demonstrated in her recent work: the West Piedmont Planning District Commission Regional Housing Study, the Virginia Beach Housing Affordability Study, and the City of Bluefield, WV Housing Study and Implementation Plan. Mel earned a BS in Economics and a BA in International Service from American University as well as an MS in Applied Economics and a Master of Urban Affairs and Planning from Virginia Tech.

Michelle Bennett
Asset Management Specialist
West Virginia Housing Development Fund
CAHM, COS, MORS, C3P, AMS, & TCS with over twenty years of experience in both property management and compliance. Experience with lease up, rehabilitation and compliance management. Currently executes monitoring reviews for Section 8, LIHTC, HOME, HTF. RD538 , CDBG-DR19 and ERA2. Provides compliance training in programs as well as Support/Service animals.

Nicki Bentley-Colthart, MSW
Owner and Consultant
The Grant Advantage
Nicki Bentley-Colthart, MSW, is the CEO of The Grant Advantage, a consulting firm that specializes in assisting nonprofits to have a greater impact through increased funding. Nicki is an experienced grant writer with 30 years of practice researching, drafting, and submitting awarded proposals to local, state, and Federal sources, winning over $50 million in grant funding to date. Nicki holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from WVU. She has honed her grant writing skills as a social worker employed in various social/human services agencies and as a grant administrator for two institutions of higher education (West Virginia State University and West Virginia Wesleyan College). She has developed and delivered training on grant writing basics, federal grant writing, and grant management, as well as served as an adjunct instructor at WVWC teaching courses on grant writing, nonprofit funding, and nonprofit management at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Rosemary Ketchum
Executive Director
West Virginia Nonprofit Association
“Rosemary Ketchum serves as the Executive Director of the West Virginia Nonprofit Association advocating for nonprofits at the state and local levels. As a former mental health professional and City Councilor, Rosemary has worked closely on issues related to housing, small business, homelessness, and urban development. In 2023, Rosemary was named Appalachian Statesperson of the Year and has been a returning guest on MSNBC including profiles on The Today Show, Time Magazine, and CNN for her work in community organizing and politics.”

Sara Whiting M.S.W.
Sr. Community Planning and Development Representative
HUD Community Planning and Development
Sara Whiting is a Sr. Community Planning and Development (CPD) representative at the Pittsburgh HUD CPD Field Office. She has been with HUD since September of 2020 and manages the State of West Virginia, the City of Martinsburg, the City of Beckley, and WV Balance of State CoC. She has a Master of Social Work in Community Organization and Social Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, and previously worked for the State of Pennsylvania. Her favorite part of working for HUD is the ability to positively influence change in communities.

Scott Barnette
Partner
Bowles Rice LLP

Shamika Robinson, MLO, Certified Financial Coach
Mortgage Loan Originator
CommunityWorks in WV
Shamika is currently certified in Financial Capability as a Financial Coach. Shamika is also a Mortgage Loan Originator within the state of WV. Shamika has worked in social services positions for over 25 years which include: case management (SMI), residential recovery services, homelessness prevention and assistance, family reunification, and child development.

Stefani Keys
Human Trafficking and Housing Coordinator
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Stefani Keys is a passionate advocate for social justice and equality from southern West Virginia. With a strong commitment to ending all forms of oppression, she began her journey at a dual domestic violence and sexual assault program. Starting as a weekend shelter specialist, Stefani quickly advanced over her four years there, taking on roles such as Shelter Director and Interim Executive Director. In 2019, Stefani joined the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence as the Human Trafficking and Housing Coordinator. In this role, she leads statewide initiatives to combat human trafficking and address the housing needs of violence survivors. Stefani's passion lies in amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and fighting against violence, racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression. She is committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive society, guided by her belief in the dignity and worth of every individual.

Ted Ranson
Senior Vice President
Huntington National Bank

Tom Manning-Beavin
President & CEO
Frontier Housing, Inc.
In an affordable housing career spanning over 30 years, Tom Manning-Beavin has worked in some of the hardest to serve rural communities in America, many of them in central Appalachia. Tom has worked for housing development and financial services organizations at the local, regional and national level, and has managed residential construction, originated mortgage loans, underwritten commercial loans, managed grant programs, handled the asset management of a multifamily portfolio, and led organizations to dynamic growth in housing production. Tom started his career with the Appalachia Service Project, then worked for the Housing Assistance Council in both Washington, DC and Albuquerque, NM. He returned to Appalachia as the Director of Lending for Fahe, then ran a nonprofit in Ann Arbor Michigan, and then was the CFO of Kentucky Mountain Housing Development Corporation. Before joining Frontier Housing in 2018 he was Director of Housing at Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation in London, KY. Tom holds a BA from Earlham College, and has completed the Achieving Excellence executive education curriculum at the Kennedy School of Executive Education at Harvard University. Tom is also the Treasurer of the Board of the Housing Assistance Council.

Traci Strickland
Executive Director
Kanawha Valley Collective CoC
Traci Strickland has more than 20 years of experience in advocacy and leadership for at risk populations. Traci began her focus on ending homelessness working for an emergency shelter and then moved to a leadership position with a community mental health center. In 2020, after six years of contractual leadership, she became the Executive Director of the Kanawha Valley Collective. In just four years, she has grown KVC by securing funding and providing direction for new programs targeting those who are most vulnerable. In 2023, her career came full circle when the Kanawha Valley Collective took over leadership of the emergency shelter where she got her start. In addition to the day to day oversight of the KVC, Traci’s current focus is on systems improvement to create a structure that will end homelessness.

Traviss Witt, MPH
Advancement Director
Fahe

Victor Galloway
Community Affairs Specialist
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Victor A. Galloway serves as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Community Affairs Specialist. He assists financial institutions, federal, and state agencies in developing strategies that are responsive to the credit, service, and investment needs of their communities by:

• Fostering initiatives that create positive banking relationships between consumers and financial institutions and move unbanked and underserved consumers into mainstream banking relationships;
• Promoting community development partnerships and access to capital in historically underserved markets;
• Working with financial institutions, national, regional, and local organizations by collaborating on community development and asset-building projects;

Wendy Hutchinson VP, CSP, SD
Vice President
Mountaineer Employment Solutions
With over 17 years of recruiting top talent for hundreds of WV Companies (including Non-Profits), Wendy offers a unique insight and approach to recruiting top talent in a tight market. She is the Vice President of Mountaineer Employment and has led corporate learning events and has been featured in training calls and videos designed to onboard recruiters and staffing professionals. A graduate from West Virginia Institute of Technology, she holds a Certified Staffing Professional designation through the American Staffing Association and is also a graduate of the Haden Institute – Jungian Psychology based Spiritual Direction Program. Growing up in Southern WV, she gained a deep understanding and perspective on the job market and is quick to bring her Appalachian ingenuity and values into everything she does.