at the Toyota plant in Buffalo , WV , which manufacturers four-cylinder engines for the Corolla and the Rav4 and six-cyclinder engines for the Lexus RX and the Highlander . In addition , the plant manufactures six-speed automatic transmissions for Camry , Rav4 , Highlander , the Lexus ES and hybrid transmissions for the Highlander and the Sienna .
David Rosier .
“ I ’ m excited and honored to begin my work on the WVSU Board of Visitors ,” Rosier says . “ State is a vibrant , dynamic , diverse university community , and I look forward to working
with school leaders to meet the education and economic development needs of our state .”
Prior to his current assignment , Rosier served as head of powertrain at Toyota Motor Manufacturing , Kentucky , Inc ., where he led safety , manufacturing , engineering , maintenance , quality , production control and internal logistics .
With more than 19 years of experience at Toyota , Rosier has held several leadership positions , including administration , quality , production control , logistics , manufacturing , accounting and finance and human resources .
Formed in 2021 , the WVSU Board of Visitors is a volunteer organization designed to assist the university in maintaining and enhancing its quality and standing in the region and the nation . Members serve as advocates , ambassadors and advisors who assist in resource development for the continued enhancement and support of the university .
The board meets twice a year , once in the fall and once in the spring . Board members are appointed by the president of the university to three-year terms .
SEVA West Virginia Announces Development at Hobet Mining Site
The following project announcement has been released by SEVA West Virginia addressing the development of the state ’ s largest solar farm at the former Hobet mining site . The multi-phase plan includes industrial and commercial development , an educational experience and tourism and hospitality venues .
For West Virginia ’ s economy to continue an upward trajectory , the state must look beyond today to see what its future can be . That is exactly what SEVA West Virginia intends to do in partnership with the state and Boone and Lincoln counties ’ economic development authorities .
A project of this magnitude will transform the economy of Southern West Virginia and improve the quality of life for lifelong residents of Boone and Lincoln counties , elected officials , local educators , business owners , unemployed and displaced coal miners and generations to come .
West Virginia has shown the ability to create partnerships among a range of
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