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Amy Haberbosch Wilson
Executive Director, Harrison Economic Development Corporation
Written by Jordan Charbonneau
Photo by Healthy Harrison.
Dedicated to the community and environment, Amy Haberbosch Wilson, executive director of Harrison Economic Development Corporation, strives to encourage economic growth and development while protecting the region’ s natural resources and beauty.
Haberbosch Wilson’ s parents instilled in her and her two sisters the value of hard work and community from an early age. After her parents graduated from West Virginia University( WVU), they bought a farm in Lumberport, WV, where they raised beef cattle, sheep and hogs. While farming, Haberbosch Wilson’ s father also worked as a supervisor in the mining industry and later as an engineer for Appalachian Electric Power. After her sister received a cerebral palsy diagnosis, Haberbosch Wilson’ s mother dedicated herself to advocating for individuals with disabilities.
These early experiences helped Haberbosch Wilson land her first job at age 14 as a short-order cook. She was taught to respect others, work hard and be humble. Haberbosch Wilson’ s strong work ethic continued to
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