Meet the Team

The Team

The team is committed to driving the state’s economy and ensuring that West Virginia is positioned competitively for new investment. We strive to increase prosperity and quality of life in West Virginia by helping businesses locate to a new site, expand existing facilities, export goods and provide training to employees.

The Business and Industrial Development Division team can provide resources, data and contacts to help your site search yield positive and cost-effective results. The team managers have extensive backgrounds in business development. We are dedicated to your organization’s success in the Mountain State.

Through our offices, your company receives personal attention and support for site location research, data analysis, referrals, site tours and expertise related to permitting requirements. A team member will help find business solutions and assist with vital community connections to add value to your search. We understand the value of your time and the importance of your tasks when it comes to the success of your business.

Leadership

Christine H. Davies

Deputy Secretary for Economic Development & Workforce Participation

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Todd Hooker

Acting Executive Director

Todd.E.Hooker@wv.gov

Andy Malinoski

Director, Marketing and Communications

Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov

Will Miller

Director, Small Business Development Center

Jennifer Ferrell

Director, Community Advancement

Jennifer.L.Ferrell@wv.gov

Kelly Workman

Director, Broadband

Kelly.A.Workman@wv.gov

International Division

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Hollie Hubbert

General Manager, Asia Pacific

Hollie.M.Hubbert@wv.gov

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Angela Mascia

General Manager, Europe

Angela.Mascia@wv.gov

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Atsuko Murayama

Representative, Japan Office

murayama@westvirginia.or.jp

Ricky Lee

Representative,
WV Taiwan Office

ricky@westvirginia.org.tw

Jesus Velasco

Manager, International Trade

Jesus.Velasco@wv.gov

Hanna Kruhlova

Manager, International Trade

hanna.kruhlova@wv.gov

Business Attraction

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Todd Hooker

Acting Executive Director

Todd.E.Hooker@wv.gov

Meghan Smith

Manager, Business Development

Meghan.E.Smith@wv.gov

Samantha Smith

Manager, Business Development

Samantha.Smith@wv.gov

Kelsey Staggers

Manager, Business Development

Kelsey.E.Staggers@wv.gov

Michael Garcia

Manager, Business Development

Michael.P.Garcia@wv.gov

Business Retention & Expansion

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Todd Hooker

Deputy Executive Director

Todd.E.Hooker@wv.gov

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Matt Borror

Manager, Business Retention and Expansion

Matthew.K.Borror@wv.gov

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Chris Pauley

Manager, Business Retention and Expansion

Chris.S.Pauley@wv.gov

Jennifer Rohrig

Manager, Business Retention and Expansion

jennifer.l.rohrig@wv.gov

Leanne Stowers

Manager, Business Retention and Expansion

Leanne.D.Stowers@wv.gov

Samantha Smith

Manager, Business Development

Samantha.Smith@wv.gov

Research and Training

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Kevin Meadows

Research Analyst

Kevin.M.Meadows@wv.gov 

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Jeffery Huffman

Manager, Training Programs

Jeffrey.L.Huffman@wv.gov

B. David Rogers

Senior Manager, Training Programs

B.David.Rogers@wv.gov

Dave Lavender

Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

David.L.Lavender@wv.gov

Nicholas Nunnery

Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

Nicholas.W.Nunnery@wv.gov

Thriving Industries