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2002 Daughter Eve was born
2002 Began work with WesBanco Trust & Investment Services
2005 Daughter Grace was born
2007 Promoted to Assistant Vice President
2008 Promoted to Vice President
2011 Named Assistant Corporate Secretary
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2012 Appointed as President of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors
2014 Named a West Virginia Wonder Woman , by WV Living Magazine
2016 Married Eriks Janelsins
2018 Began work at The Linsly School
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beginning a career in wealth management with WesBanco Trust & Investment Services in 2002 . In her current role at The Linsly School , an independent boarding and day school in Wheeling , Ridenhour oversees fundraising and alumni engagement .
“ My career progression has been fairly organic ,” Ridenhour says . “ I have always enjoyed my work with various nonprofit organizations throughout Wheeling and the region , both as a volunteer and during my time at WesBanco . I was ready for my next chapter , and working in the nonprofit sector was really appealing . Working for a nonprofit , and Linsly specifically , has given me the opportunity to combine 20-plus years of experience in law , financial services and nonprofit management into one position .”
In this role , Ridenhour has had the opportunity to fulfill her passion of working with young people through the school ’ s advisor program , which pairs every faculty member with a handful of students .
“ I see my nine advisees for 40 minutes every day , and while there is no set curriculum , I like to think that by the time they ’ ve left me , they ’ ve learned a little something ,” she says . “ Sometimes they just hang out and relax , but we also have some really dynamic conversations about anything from relationships to college admissions to group projects . If you asked them , I hope they would tell you they felt appreciated and understood , though I get far more from them than I could ever give them in return .”
She also supports the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra and organizations that support women and girls . In addition to
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serving as a life director of the Wheeling Symphony , Ridenhour has served on the boards of the Black Diamond Girl Scout Council , King ’ s Daughters Child Care Center , and Crittenton Services and she is a founding member of the Women ’ s Giving Circle .
Ridenhour is passionate about giving back to her community .
“ I remember very vividly a conversation my father had with my oldest daughter in which he told her that if you have the means to do it , whether financially or by giving of your time or expertise , you have an obligation to give back . I ’ ve tried to do that ,” she says .
Ridenhour ’ s personal motto is to leave it better than you found it , which she believes can be applied to a multitude of situations .
“ When I consider my relationship with my academic advisees and my work at Linsly , what is always top of mind for me is , ‘ Did I add value ? Did I make this student ’ s experience better because I was here ? Did I improve Linsly for the better during my time here ?’”
In her free time , Ridenhour enjoys the outdoors . She explored her love of hiking in the Mountain State during the summer of 2020 when she traveled , hiked and rafted throughout the state with her daughters to expose them to West Virginia . She is happy to live , work and play in such a beautiful place .
“ I ’ ve worked hard but have been rewarded for it ,” Ridenhour says . “ West Virginians are incredible in their work ethic , sense of community and resilience . It ’ s a beautiful state , and if you like to play outside , there ’ s no place better .” •
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