West Virginia University at Parkersburg faculty, staff and
students welcomed their new president, Dr. Chris Gilmer, to
campus in July.
Gilmer previously served as executive director of Alcorn
State University in Vicksburg, MS, and vice president for aca-
demic affairs at Adams State University in Alamosa, CO. He
carries 25 years of service in higher education as an admin-
istrator, professor, trainer and grant writer with 15 years of
consulting experience.
“I deeply care about this college, the people who work here,
the students and the communities we serve,” says Gilmer. “I
extend a genuine invitation to the campus and community to
share their vision for this institution so we may build on cur-
rent successes and achieve new heights.”
United Bank Promotes Mock to Regional President
DF Mock.
United Bank has promoted
DF Mock to regional president
of its West Virginia markets.
Mock will oversee the manage-
ment and operation of day-to-
day banking activities, client
relationships and business de-
velopment throughout eight of
the nine markets in the state and
Pennsylvania, which comprises
49 branches.
“DF’s vision, passion and com-
mitment to his customers and
community have contributed greatly to the success of United
Bank,” says Henry Kayes, chief operating officer of United
Bank. “His expertise and strong relationships throughout the
state will be invaluable as we continue to provide our custom-
ers with personalized banking services.”
Mock joined United in 2005 as a credit analyst. In 2010, he
was named market president of the south market, making him
one of the youngest market presidents in the bank’s history.
For the last three years, he has served as United’s managing
director of auto dealer services.
McKinley & Associates Reinvents Name and Brand
McKinley & Associates recently announced a reinvention
of its brand, including a new name: McKinley Architecture
and Engineering.
To accompany the name change, McKinley Architecture
and Engineering also debuted a new logo identity, signature
statement and refreshed website.
“As we’ve evolved and built an incredible record of design-
ing well over $1 billion in construction projects, we decided it
was time to implement a new corporate identity,” says Ernest
Dellatorre, company president. “We’re proud of all the hard
work everyone on the McKinley team put in to creating this
new vision and identity.”
West Virginia State University to Launch
Collegiate Recovery Program
West Virginia State University has been awarded a $19,995
grant from the West Virginia Department of Health and
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