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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

Mitch Carmichael
Secretary, West Virginia
Department of Economic Development

Mike Graney
Executive Director, Department of Economic Development
Michael.R.Graney@wv.gov 

Todd Hooker
Deputy Executive Director Todd.E.Hooker@wv.gov

Stephen Spence
Director, International Division
Stephen.E.Spence@wv.gov

Andy Malinoski
Director, Marketing and Communications
Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov

Steve Johnson
Director, Small Business Development Center
Steve.D.Johnson@wv.gov

Jennifer Ferrell
Director, Community Advancement
Jennifer.L.Ferrell@wv.gov

Kelly Workman
Director, Broadband
Kelly.A.Workman@wv.gov

International Division

Stephen Spence
Director, International Division
Stephen.E.Spence@wv.gov

Hollie Hubbert
General Manager, Asia Pacific
Hollie.M.Hubbert@wv.gov

Angela Mascia
General Manager, Europe
Angela.Mascia@wv.gov

Caitlin Ashley-Lizarraga
Manager, International Trade
Caitlin.Lizarraga@wv.gov

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

Business Attraction

Mike Graney
Executive Director, West Virginia Department of Economic Development
Michael.R.Graney@wv.gov 

Todd Hooker
Deputy 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

Eric J. Clark
Manager, Business Development
Eric.J.Clark@wv.gov

Michael Garcia
Manager, Business Development
Michael.P.Garcia@wv.gov

Clarence “Ted” Smith Jr
Manager, Business Development
Clarence.T.Smith@wv.gov

Business Retention & Expansion

Todd Hooker
Deputy Executive Director Todd.E.Hooker@wv.gov

Matt Borror
Manager, Business Retention and Expansion
Matthew.K.Borror@wv.gov

Chris Pauley
Manager, Business Retention and Expansion
Chris.S.Pauley@wv.gov

Jim Linsenmeyer
Manager, Business Retention and Expansion
James.F.Linsenmeyer@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

Kevin Meadows
Research Analyst
Kevin.M.Meadows@wv.gov 

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

Mark Ward
Research Analyst
Mark.c.ward@wv.gov

Nicholas Nunnery
Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
Nicholas.W.Nunnery@wv.gov

Thriving Industries

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