in leadership in the sciences and conservation studies.
George Mason University, along with partners National Geo-
graphic and the National Zoo, is excited to welcome the nation’s
young scholars to Washington, DC. With distinguished facul-
ty, guest speakers and direct access to elite DC practitioners,
the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment offers as-
piring environmentalists and student leaders an unparalleled
experience. The week-long program is held on George Mason
University’s state-of-the-art campus and encourages and in-
spires young leaders who desire a unique experience focused
on successful careers in this dynamic industry. “Philanthropy West Virginia is fortunate to have a dynam-
ic and impressive board of philanthropic leaders representing
corporate, family, community and private foundations from
across West Virginia,” says Paul Daugherty, president and CEO
of Philanthropy West Virginia. “We thank our newly elected
board officers and board members for joining this esteemed
team of leaders who volunteer their valuable time to continue
strengthening philanthropy in the Mountain State.”
State Philanthropy Leaders
Join Philanthropy West Virginia Board Douglas Equipment, located in Bluefield, WV, was recently
ranked the 42nd distribution giant for overall sales of food-
service equipment and supplies by Foodservice Equipment &
Supplies magazine.
Ranking among the top 100 since 2012, Douglas Equip-
ment has now exceeded expectations by moving from number
62 in 2017 to number 42 in 2018. This ranking is based on
annual sales and the number of salespeople employed. This is
the second year in a row Douglas Equipment has achieved over
40 percent growth, expanding from a $4.5 million company
to a $37 million company between 2010 and 2017.
Seven philanthropy leaders from across West Virginia have
been elected to serve as board members and board leadership
for Philanthropy West Virginia.
The newly elected board officers include Susie Nelson, ex-
ecutive director of the Community Foundation for the Ohio
Valley, as board chair; Robert Orndorff, managing director
of West Virginia state and local affairs for Dominion Energy,
as board vice-chair; Robert Boone, president of The Bernard
McDonough Foundation, as board treasurer; and Samuel Ross,
executive director of The Ross Foundation, as board secre-
tary. Philanthropy West Virginia’s three new board members
include Marian Clowes, senior progr