contributors
Maggie Hatfield
Maggie Hatfield is the business development center manager for Sweet Relish and a longtime freelance writer for West Virginia Executive . She is a graduate of West Virginia University , where she received her bachelor ’ s and master ’ s degrees in journalism . She previously served as the communications and development specialist for the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph . She resides in Clarksville , TN , with her husband , BJ , and daughters , Eloise and Pearl .
Jennifer Jett Prezkop
Jennifer Jett Prezkop is the disaster workforce engagement manager for the American Red Cross of Central Appalachia Region . Prior to joining the Red Cross , she spent 15 years in the print media industry as a writer and editor . In her spare time , she supports local cat rescue efforts as a volunteer with Operation Fancy Free and board member and foster for Itty Bitty Kitty Committee .
John Karras
John Karras has spent nearly 20 years working as a national economic development strategist in communities across 40 U . S . states as well as Mexico and Canada . In his role as vice president of business development , Karras focuses on building and maintaining TIP ’ s client relationships . He is a frequent speaker at economic development conferences , serves as an instructor of training and professional development courses for economic development practitioners and teaches as an adjunct lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin .
Dawn Nolan
Dawn Nolan has been writing feature stories for magazines and newspapers for over 15 years . She is currently a selfemployed marketing copywriter and works at an independent bookstore where she handles social media , public relations and events . She also leads three monthly book clubs . Nolan graduated from Marshall University with bachelor ' s degrees in English and psychology . She is an avid traveler and escape room enthusiast . Nolan lives in her hometown of Huntington , WV , with her dog and cat .
Seth Stover
Seth Stover is the graphic designer for Executive Ink , LLC . He holds a bachelor ’ s degree in integrated marketing from Glenville State University with a minor in graphic design . Stover currently resides in Wallback , WV , with his wife , Leslee . In his spare time , he enjoys cooking and spending time with his cats , Eddie and Lottie .
Tracy Toler
Tracy Toler scaled Seneca Rocks at the age of 5 and has been reaching new heights ever since . Toler is the owner of Tracy A . Toler Photography . A mountain bike enthusiast , he is also the co-owner of Adventure Trail Systems and has built mountain bike trails all over West Virginia . Toler lives in Nitro with his two daughters , Sunny and Kaya . He may be reached at tracytoler @ yahoo . com .
Paige Udermann
Paige Udermann is a Wisconsin native who recently relocated to Minnesota after several years in Charleston , WV . Having spent her time in Almost Heaven working for West Virginia Executive , Udermann stays connected to the Mountain State by continuing to freelance as a writer . She holds a bachelor ’ s degree in business communications from the University of St . Thomas . Udermann ’ s love for writing is matched only by her passion for reading and her enjoyment of the great outdoors . Udermann resides in Shoreview , MN , with her husband , Eric .
Kristen Uppercue
Kristen Uppercue , a native of Martinsburg , WV , is a deputy editor at 100 Days in Appalachia , where she manages and oversees operations for special projects . She also serves as content manager of Reporting on Addiction , a collaborative project of 100 Days and the Opioid Policy Institute providing free resources and training to improve the way journalists report on substance use . Uppercue received her bachelor ’ s degree in journalism and master ’ s degree in integrated marketing and communications from West Virginia University .
Bo Wriston
Edwin L . “ Bo ” Wriston is the public affairs officer for the West Virginia National Guard . A native of Wirt County , WV , he is a graduate of WVU Parkersburg with a Regents Bachelor of Arts and is a former U . S . Navy Combat Cameraman . Wriston is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the Professional Photographers of West Virginia .
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