contributors
Cathy Bonnstetter
Cathy Bonnstetter has covered statewide business news for more than a decade . She also spent many years as an adjunct professional writing instructor at West Virginia University ’ s Reed College of Media . She resides in Morgantown , WV , with her husband , Dennis .
Marjorie Cooke
Marjorie Cooke is the director of marketing and communications at Advantage Valley , Inc ., an economic development marketing organization . She received her bachelor ’ s degree in history from Davidson College in North Carolina and resides in Charleston , WV , with her husband , Andy .
Jordan Ferrell
Jordan Ferrell is the director of communications and park programs for the West Virginia Regional Technology Park . She has a passion for promoting West Virginia . She is the president-elect of the West Virginia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America . She resides in St . Albans , WV , with her husband , son and two rescue dogs .
Jean Hardiman
Jean Hardiman is a freelance writer who previously worked as a longtime reporter for The Herald-Dispatch . Hardiman lives in Huntington , WV , with her family , and as a writer , she loves to shine a light on the amazing people and organizations and positive developments in the Mountain State .
Maggie Hatfield
Maggie Hatfield is the business development center manager for Sweet Relish and a longtime freelance writer for West Virginia Executive . She is a graduate of West Virginia University , where she received her bachelor ’ s and master ’ s degrees in journalism . She resides in Clarksville , TN .
Nita Hobbs
Nita Hobbs is the CFO and associate director at the West Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Facilities . Hobbs has proudly called West Virginia home since receiving her master ’ s degree from West Virginia University in 2013 . She spends her weekends hiking , camping and off-roading across the state with her husband , Bruce , and fur babies , Bender and Nibbler .
Shelby Hudnall
Shelby Hudnall is the social media and content editor for the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University ( WVU ). She holds both a bachelor ’ s and a master ’ s degree from WVU ’ s Reed College of Media . Hudnall currently resides in Morgantown , WV , with her husband , Aaron .
Jennifer Jett-Prezkop
Jennifer Jett-Prezkop is the disaster workforce engagement manager at the American Red Cross of Central Appalachia Region . In this role , she ensures volunteers are trained for disaster operation assignments and ready for national deployment , and during disasters , she oversees the mobilization of volunteers to disasterimpacted areas to help communities recover .
Lori Kersey
Lori Kersey is a newspaper reporter in Charleston , WV . A native of Sissonville , WV , she is a graduate of Marshall and Morehead State universities . She has a bachelor ’ s degree in print journalism and a master ’ s degree in communications .
Katie Light
Katie Light is a West Virginia native with a love for writing . She is a proud alumna of the University of Charleston with a background in hospitality and marketing . In her spare time , Light likes to spend time with her husband and their two dogs .
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Samantha Cart
Samantha Cart is the editor at large for Executive Ink , LLC . A native of Buffalo , WV , she holds bachelor ’ s and master ’ s degrees in journalism from West Virginia University . Cart currently lives in Red House , WV , with her husband , Caleb , and daughter , Joanna .
Connie Conrad
Connie Conrad is a partner and marketing and advertising associate for Executive Ink , LLC . A native of Capon Bridge , WV , she holds a bachelor ’ s degree in public relations from West Virginia University . She lives in Fairmont with her husband , twin sons and niece . She can be reached at clc @ wvexecutive . com .
Kensie Hamilton Fauber
Kensie Hamilton Fauber is the publisher and managing partner of Executive Ink , LLC . She holds bachelor ’ s degrees in corporate communications and journalism from Elon University and is a graduate of Leadership West Virginia . She lives in Elkview , WV , with her husband , Adam ; her daughter , Quinn ; and her twin sons , Cavan and Kieran . She may be reached at kmh @ wvexecutive . com .
Paige Kocourek
Paige Kocourek is a Wisconsin native and recent transplant to West Virginia . She holds a bachelor ’ s degree in business communications from the University of St . Thomas and is the associate editor for Executive Ink , LLC and its publications . Kocourek currently resides in Charleston , WV , with her fiancé .
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