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the state, we have been amazed by student
talent and poise. The educators involved
in our programs are steadfast champions
for their students, tirelessly seeking
means to help them succeed along their
career pathways,” says Program Director
Monica Cross.
The Emerging Elite in Manufacturing
Awards recognize West Virginia students
who have excelled in manufacturing-related
courses and programs. Awardees have
taken part as student leaders in Explore
the New Manufacturing events while
demonstrating workforce-ready skills and
communication. These student leaders
serve as lab hosts, presenters and mentors
to middle schoolers exploring potential
career pathways. Outstanding Industry
Educator Awardees are making positive
impacts in the classroom and championed
students on multiple Explore the
New Manufacturing events and in career
technical education endeavors.
The Emerging Elite in Manufacturing
Awards were given to Katie Hesson,
Spring Valley High School; Karissa Hebb,
Randolph Technical Center; Tanner Lee,
Carver Career and Technical Center;
and Mitchell Davis, Rubberlite, Inc.
Internship. The Outstanding Industry
Educator Award winners were Julie
Longsworth, Jessie Sams and Kensie
Fisher, Poca Middle School; Jerry Dooley,
Taylor County Middle School; Bricie Brannan,
Sherrard Middle School; Amy Lopez,
North Middle School; Justin Boggs, Cabell
County Schools; Bruce Hamrick, Carver
Career and Technical Center; Aaron Fedorke,
Wheeling Park High School; and
Don Robinette, Mon ongalia County
Technical Center.
Country Roads Angel Network
Names Ballard Associate Director
The Country Roads Angel Network
(CRAN) has hired Southern West Virginia
native Peyton Ballard as its associate
director.
“I’m looking forward to working with
the board of directors of CRAN, New
River Gorge Regional Development Authority
and the West Virginia Hive Network
as well as accredited investors and
eligible business owners,” says Ballard.
“I am especially proud to be part of an
organization that is working every day to
diversify economic opportunities throughout
West Virginia and show off its true
potential.”
Ballard earned a bachelor’s degree in
health sciences and a master’s degree in
human resources from Marshall University.
He held positions at State Electric
Supply Company and Marshall before
joining CRAN.
“Peyton’s skill set in business and
human resources and his background
in bringing people together will be a
tremendous resource in helping CRAN
achieve its critical growth and investment
goals,” says CRAN Managing Director
Judy Moore.
Grocery Industry Honors
Wheeling Businesswomen
Lisa Allen and Breanna Humphries,
chairman of the board and operations
manager for The Ziegenfelder Company,
respectively, were recently named two of
the 2020 Top Women in Grocery. Each
year since 2007, Progressive Grocer has
recognized women who strengthen the
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