Senator, West Virginia Legislature and Managing Member, R.N. Walters & Associates and Structured Financial Associates Twitter: @chriswalters_wv Facebook: Chris Walters LinkedIn: Chris Walters Website: rnwalters.com Written by Samantha Cart An entrepreneurial spirit has been serving Chris Walters in meeting the needs of his community since his days as a student at West Virginia University (WVU). When…
Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Twitter: @RSellards1 LinkedIn: Rob Sellards Website: nelsonmullins.com Written by Samantha Cart As a successful lawyer in medical malpractice, health care, consumer finance and tax lien litigation law, it might be hard to imagine Robert Sellards racing ATVs, scuba diving and skydiving. Sellards leads an active lifestyle, and when he’s…
Principal, Edward Tucker Architects, Inc. Linked-In: Phoebe Patton Randolph Written by Dawn Nolan For Phoebe Patton Randolph, being an architect is as much in her blood as it is a lifelong interest. As a principal at Edward Tucker Architects, Inc., she’s putting a lifetime of experience to work for her clients. Patton Randolph had early…
Deputy Director of Marketing, West Virginia Lottery LinkedIn: Nikki Orcutt Written by Bobbie spry When Nikki Orcutt was a child, she wanted to be a broadcast journalist. “Specifically, I wanted to have my own TV show and replace Oprah Winfrey, whom I was certain would be retired by the time I was ready to take the…
In 1994, D.F. Mock was 12, and his little league team was on fire. Coached by his father, Freddie Mock, the Moose-sponsored team for which Mock played first base brought home the county championship three years in a row. “My most memorable childhood moments were playing little league baseball and grade school basketball with my father as the head coach,” says Mock. “There was nothing more important in the world than sports.” While Mock’s priorities have shifted over the years, he’s still got his eye on the ball, and he’s still determined to win.
Executive Director, Wyoming County Economic Development Authority Facebook: Christy Laxton Written by Samantha Cart Christy Laxton is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. Growing up in Pineville, WV, her family faced many financial hardships, yet her parents always found a way to keep food on the table and a roof over the heads of Laxton and…