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Fueling the Future

Introducing the Sharp Shooters Class of 2023

DETERMINATION , FOCUS AND PRECISION are characteristics of a Sharp Shooter , in every sense of the word . West Virginia Executive ( WVE )’ s latest class of Sharp Shooters are no exception . These 10 men and women each have a drive that has taken them to the current season of their lives and careers , along with a motivation to make West Virginia an even better place to live , learn , work and play .
Sharp Shooters are West Virginians over the age of 43 who have made an impact in their careers and communities . Nominees must have lived in the state and been in their West Virginia-based positions for at least five years and must actively participate in community service and philanthropic endeavors .
WVE is proud to introduce the Sharp Shooters Class of 2023 : Kendra Boggess , president of Concord University ; Anne Bolyard , Ed . D ., mayor of the City of Fairmont and director of corporate and foundation relations — Health Sciences Center for West Virginia University Foundation , Inc .; Carte Goodwin , partner in charge for Frost Brown Todd LLP and vice chair of the West Virginia Bar Appellate Committee ; Eddie Keefer , president of Keefer ’ s Powersports and Mountain State Harley-Davidson ; Lieutenant Colonel
Bob Luther , commander of the 2nd Battalion of the 19th Special Forces Group ( Airborne ) with the West Virginia National Guard ; David Nolan , senior investment strategist for McKinley Carter Wealth Services ; Don Robinson , president of MVB Bank ; Paul Smith , chef and owner of 1010 Bridge , The Pitch Sports Bar & Grill and Ellen ’ s Ice Cream ; Frank Vitale , president and CEO of Forge Business Solutions ; and Linda Wigal , regional vice president of sales for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia .
If you know someone who is making an impact in their career and community , nominate them for next year ’ s class . Nominations are accepted year-round at wvexecutive . com / sharp-shooters . •
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