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2015
2020
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2005 Moved back to WV and began working in Dominion Energy’ s environmental department |
2011 Transferred into Dominion Energy’ s gas storage department
2016 Sworn into the WV House of Delegates
2017 Named a West Virginia Executive Class of 2018 Young Gun
2019 Promoted to state policy director
2020 Transitioned to Berkshire Hathaway Energy with its acquisition of Dominion Energy; Helped establish Gas and Oil Association of WV
2021 Graduated from Leadership WV
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This foundation led to almost 16 years at Dominion Energy, service as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and his current role at BHE GT & S.
“ As state policy director, I’ m responsible for overseeing stakeholder engagement and relationship development with state, local and municipal elected officials, government agencies, community organizations and business groups,” Harshbarger says.“ Along with this, I also work closely with our business development group to engage on economic development projects.”
Additionally, he was tasked with developing and implementing a philanthropic platform across the BHE GT & S 10-state operating footprint, where he continues to oversee day-today operations. While Harshbarger’ s career is impressive, his dedication to the community is what truly stands out.
“ I enjoy contributing to organizations that have a significant impact in our state,” he says.“ Whether it’ s driving economic development, creating jobs or providing meals or shelter for those in need, I’ m passionate about seeing the vitality and prosperity for all West Virginians.”
One of Harshbarger’ s greatest qualities is his motivation and follow-through. He consistently sets out to make West Virginia’ s future brighter through serving on multiple boards and committees, such as the Gas and Oil Association of WV, West Virginia Business Roundtable, Governor’ s One Shot, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce. All
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of these organizations share a similar mission: positioning West Virginia and its people in a place of growth, development and prosperity.
He also volunteers with Discover the Real West Virginia Foundation to help diversify the state’ s economy and provide businesses with the resources it needs to succeed. Furthermore, he works with the Ritchie County Fairground Association to help revitalize the county’ s fairground. Harshbarger also volunteers with additional organizations and local initiatives when needed, reads to pre-school classes and takes part in career day at local high schools.
“ To me, giving back is about inspiring others to contribute, creating a ripple effect in improving the lives of West Virginians,” Harshbarger says.“ It also fosters personal growth and a sense of fulfillment in knowing you have made a positive impact.”
Harshbarger is working hard to drive the state forward, and he feels he couldn’ t do it without the support of his family.
“ It is a choice my wife, Michelle, and I made to live here,” he says.“ With my career, I could work anywhere in the world, but I take pride in where I was born and raised. Having to move away after college, I found myself wanting to move back home due to the state’ s beauty and amazing people. I also want to be part of creating opportunities for our youth— like my daughter Mackenzie— so if they, too, want to stay in West Virginia, they can. I have a strong belief we can make West Virginia an even greater state.” •
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