Marketing, assistant professor of marketing at Boston College
and consulting work with CSX, Nissan, Verizon, Xerox and
other global firms.
“I am excited and hon-
ored to join the University
of Charleston community,”
says Roth. “The focus on pro-
fessional programs, innova-
tion and community engage-
ment sets the university apart.
With the outstanding faculty
and staff, I look forward to
building on UC’s impressive
momentum to create excep-
tional value for students and
Dr. Martin Roth.
partner organizations.”
Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy
Completes Fifth Session
The Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy hosted its fifth
session in July at West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) in
Buckhannon, WV. Nearly 40 West Virginia high school soph-
omores, juniors and seniors participated.
The academy, sponsored by the Independent Oil and Gas
Association of West Virginia, is a three-day program that
provides students with an in-depth look at West Virginia’s oil
and natural gas industry. During their time at the academy,
students participate in a variety of activities both inside and
outside the classroom.
This year, day one began with an overview presentation
from Chad Perkins, vice president of operations at Greylock
Energy, followed by an industry career panel that included
professionals representing a wide range of career options from
geologists to landmen to engineers.
“The morning presentation and career panel are integral
parts of the program,” says Dennis Xander, member of the
academy’s board of directors. “This is an opportunity for stu-
dents to hear directly from professionals about their careers
and the many options available.”
The second day included a leadership presentation given by
Kate Reed with Leadership West Virginia and a field trip. This
year, students visited a drilling pad and production site, the
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