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contributors Lori Kersey Lori Kersey is the public information officer for the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and a freelance writer. A native of Sissonville, WV, she previously worked for eight years as a reporter and editor for the Charleston Gazette-Mail. She is a graduate of Marshall and Morehead State universities. Kersey currently lives in Charleston, WV, with her two cats. In her free time, she enjoys running and blogging. Tiffany Lawrence Tiffany Lawrence is the senior account executive for Orion Strategies. A native of Shepherdstown, WV, she has a background in corporate, civic and governmental management and is a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. She holds a doctorate in executive leadership from the University of Charleston, an MBA from Shenandoah University and a bachelor’s degree in political science and business administration from Shepherd University. Olivia Miller Olivia Miller is the communications specialist for the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU). She is an integrated marketing communications graduate student at WVU and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism. In her spare time, she freelances as a writer, photographer and videographer. A native of Hendricks, WV, Miller has a passion for traveling, writing and adventuring. Mona Mondo Mona Mondo is the point person for all things Harbor Point Development. She holds a degree in business management and has been in sales and management roles throughout her career. When she is not focused on growing the Harbor Point community, she enjoys spending time with family, exercising and reading. Katlin Swisher, Ph.D. Katlin Swisher, Ph.D., is the assistant director of marketing and communications for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and an instructor of leadership studies and journalism at West Virginia University (WVU). She holds a Ph.D. and master’s degree in higher education administration and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from WVU. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the clarinet and traveling the world with the WVU Alumni Band. Tracy Toler Tracy Toler scaled Seneca Rocks at the age of 5 and has been reaching new heights ever since. Through his business, Tracy A. Toler Photography, he has served as creative director and feature photographer for many of the region’s largest magazines. Known as Mr. McGyver, he can fix anything with a bobby pin, rubber band or Swiss Army knife. Toler may be reached at [email protected]. Kristen Uppercue Kristen Uppercue is a graduate student at West Virginia University pursuing a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications. Serving as the student editor and graduate assistant for 100 Days in Appalachia, the Martinsburg native curates content for the digital publication from publishing partners and affiliates. Uppercue also assists local businesses in keeping up with their online and social media presence. She enjoys traveling and photography and spends most of her free time behind a camera. MEET THE STAFF Kensie Hamilton Fauber Kensie Hamilton Fauber is the publisher and owner of Executive Ink, LLC, the publishing company for West Virginia Executive and its sister publications. She holds bachelor’s degrees in corporate communications and journalism from Elon University. She is a graduate of the Leadership West Virginia Class of 2015, the 2015 FBI Citizens Academy and the 2016-2017 class of Leadership Mon. In 2017, she graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. She lives in Elkview, WV, with her husband, Adam; her daughter, Quinn; and her twin sons, Cavan and Kieran. She may be reached at [email protected]. Amanda Larch Amanda Larch is the production manager for West Virginia Executive magazine. A Hurricane, WV, native and recent Marshall University graduate, she holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism with minors in English and women’s studies. She previously served as executive editor for Marshall’s student newspaper, The Parthenon. In her free time, Larch enjoys reading, antiquing, hiking and spending time with her cat, Annie. Interested in pitching a story or being a contributor? For story pitches, submit at least 100 words by email explaining the main points of the suggested story. Freelance writers should submit writing samples and a résumé. For more information, contact Samantha Cart at [email protected]. 14 WEST VIRGINIA EXECUTIVE