contributors
Megan Bevins
Megan Bevins is an associate editor for Executive Ink , LLC . She is a native of Hurricane , WV , and graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in journalism and a minor in political science . In her free time , Bevins enjoys reading , writing , listening to music and playing the guitar . She values quality time with her family and friends and has a deep love for animals . She is often spending time with Tori , her Norwegian Elkhound , or taking her Chihuahua , Little Man , for strolls in his stroller . Bevins has always loved to write , and she feels fortunate to pursue what she loves at West Virginia Executive .
Kassidi Calihan
Kassidi Calihan is a marketing and advertising associate for Executive Ink , LLC . A native of Zanesville , OH , she holds a bachelor ’ s degree in advertising and public relations from Marshall University . She now lives in Huntington , WV , after falling in love with her college town . She can be reached at kdc @ wvexecutive . com .
Samantha Cart
Samantha Cart is the editor at large for Executive Ink , LLC and its publications . A native of Buffalo , WV , she holds bachelor ’ s and master ’ s degrees in journalism from West Virginia University . Cart is a member of the Come and Serve Team ministry group and leads the youth group at Buffalo Church of the Nazarene with her husband , Caleb . In her free time , she enjoys reading , writing and organizing . Cart lives in Red House , WV , with her husband and daughters , Joanna and Ruth .
Connie Conrad
Joining the team in 2019 , Connie Conrad is a partner and marketing and advertising associate for Executive Ink , LLC . She holds a bachelor ’ s degree in public relations with a minor in communication studies from West Virginia University . Connie lives in Fairmont , WV with her husband Jason and three children Austin , Logan and Summer . She is an enthusiastic dog lover and enjoys reading books of all genres . In her free time , she can be found cheering on her kids on the baseball and soccer fields or coaching middle school cross country and track . She can be reached at clc @ wvexecutive . com .
Pagett Dusic
Pagett Dusic is a freelance writer and published author from New York who fell in love with West Virginia when she first attended West Virginia University and has called this state her home for more than 30 years . With years of experience in corporate communications , she currently supports Marshall Health Network marketing and communication initiatives . Dusic lives in Barboursville , WV , and is passionate about writing on volunteerism and spreading kindness , reflecting her personal mission to inspire and empower others to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives . She recently published her third book , “ Tiny Habits to Boost Your Mental Health .”
Kenzie Dye
Kenzie Dye is a native of Tornado , WV , and serves as an editorial and production manager for Executive Ink , LLC . She holds a bachelor ’ s degree in journalism with a major in advertising and minors in Appalachian studies and interactive design for media . She currently resides in Charleston , WV . In her free time , Dye enjoys hanging out with her friends and their dogs , reading a good book and taking pictures of the Mountain State ’ s breathtaking scenery .
Maxim Fisher
Maxim Fisher is the ambassador to Israel for the West Virginia Faith & Freedom Coalition . Fisher has consulted several officials and organizations , including the West Virginia Republican Party , and has a background in investigatory research . Fisher is the founder and deputy director of War Dog Guardians , a 501c ( 3 ) nonprofit that works to serve and find homes for K-9s leaving the U . S . military . He recently completed a 9-day trip to Israel with Michael Pregent , the leading counter terrorist expert with the Hudson Institute .
Kensie Hamilton Fauber
Kensie Hamilton Fauber is the publisher and managing partner of Executive Ink , LLC , the publisher of West Virginia Executive , Discover West Virginia , Profiles and the West Virginia Medical Journal . She holds bachelor ’ s degrees in corporate communications and journalism from Elon University and is a graduate of Leadership West Virginia , FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Citizens Academy , Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses and Leadership Monongalia . She serves on the board of directors for the Charleston Area Alliance and the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce . 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 .
Jean Hardiman
Jean Hardiman is a freelance writer from northern Ohio who moved to West Virginia more than 20 years ago . Previously , she worked as a longtime reporter for The Herald-Dispatch , covering health care , education and economic development throughout the state and region . Hardiman lives in Huntington , WV , with her family , and as a writer , she loves to shine a light on the amazing people , organizations and positive developments in the Mountain State .
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