Andria Alvarez Wymer
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Planning at Energy Transportation, LLC and Applied Construction Solutions, Inc.
Alvarez Wymer stands before Dairy Queen on Main Street in Buckhannon.
Written by Paige Udermann Photos by Tracy A. Toler Photography
Andria Alvarez Wymer, director of strategic initiatives and planning at Energy Transportation, LLC and Applied Construction Solutions, Inc., fondly recalls visiting various construction jobsites while growing up.“ My dad and uncle ran our family construction business, and I remember visiting the bridges or compression stations when they were being built,” Wymer says.“ When we were out of school, we would always love going to work with Dad.”
Today, Wymer has paved her own way into the family business. Throughout college, she held multiple impactful internships and after graduating took on a position as a marketing specialist for United Bank. There, she used her creativity to develop unique initiatives that were both successful and well-received.
“ I worked with our marketing team to create innovative marketing campaigns that furthered the company’ s growth across our operating territory,” she says.“ All my work experiences taught me the importance of hard work, determination, active listening, having an eagerness to learn, collaboration and leadership.”
While Wymer’ s work experiences have taught her a great deal, it is her parents who helped shape her into the person she is today.
“ I have my dad and mom to thank for giving me opportunities growing up to become the person I am today,” she says.“ They really taught me the importance of family and friendship, being humble and giving back.”
This strong familial influence eventually drew Wymer to consider a career in the family business. It wasn’ t a decision she took lightly.
“ The choice to go and work with my dad was one I gave a lot of consideration,” she says.“ I wasn’ t sure what I could possibly have to offer him and the businesses. My dad convinced me I had a place, so I went for it.” Wymer was eager to prove herself.“ It is my goal every day to add value,” Wymer says.
“ That determination continually drives me.”
As director of strategic initiatives and planning, Wymer oversees strategic initiatives at both Energy Transportation and Applied Construction Solutions. She enjoys juggling projects, using data and building tools to become more efficient and creating a culture that promotes safety.
“ I’ m very fortunate to work with some great people in both our companies,” she says.“ We all support one another and work well as a team to achieve our goals. I’ m grateful to have the opportunity to make a difference and work with my family and people who support me.”
Wymer enjoys making a difference in her career and community. Her dad has always expressed the importance of giving back to the communities they serve.
“ For me, it’ s about creating a better world for my children to grow up in and teaching them to be good stewards,” Wymer says.
Wymer serves on the board of directors for the Associated Builders and Contractors of West Virginia, which she also chaired in 2023, becoming the second woman to do so. Additionally, she contributes nationally as a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors National Organization. She volunteers with Building Hope in Harrison County Schools, promoting anti-bullying education.
Within the natural gas sector, she serves on the board of directors of GO-WV and co-chairs the Communication and Education Committee. She is also a member of the WVU Cancer Institute Leadership Council, where she helps raise funds for world-class cancer treatment and research, and she participates in the North Central West Virginia Industry Roundtable.
“ West Virginia is truly the best and most beautiful place in the U. S.,” Wymer says.“ West Virginia has given me every chance I ever needed to grow myself personally and professionally. I’ m happy to continue on that legacy and encourage my kids to do the same.” •
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