contributors
Mark Adkins
Mark Adkins is a partner at regional law firm Bowles Rice LLP. His practice focuses primarily on complex, high-risk commercial litigation in the areas of banking, construction, energy and commercial contract disputes. Adkins is also a registered lobbyist and member of the firm’ s government relations team. Based in Charleston, WV, he serves as chair of the Bowles Rice litigation department, member of the firm’ s AI committee and chief financial officer.
Megan Bevins
Megan Bevins is an editorial and production manager 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, playing the guitar and hanging out with her Chihuahua, Little Man.
Brooke Brown
Brooke Brown teaches middle school English language arts and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Western Kentucky University and a master’ s degree in teaching from the University of the Cumberlands. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in library science at the University of Kentucky. She lives in Kentucky with her husband, who is from West Virginia, along with their four cats and two dogs.
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. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing and organizing. Cart lives in Red House, WV, with her husband, Caleb, 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. Conrad 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. 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. She has now called this state 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.
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 South Charleston, WV. In her free time, Dye enjoys hanging out with her friends and their dogs and co-parenting a dog, Maple, with her best friend.
Kensie Hamilton Fauber
Kensie Hamilton Fauber is the publisher and managing partner of Executive Ink, LLC, which produces 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. 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.
Jennifer Jett Prezkop
Jennifer Jett Prezkop is the disaster workforce engagement manager for the American Red Cross of Central Appalachia Region. Prior to joining the Red Cross, she spent 15 years in the print media industry as a writer and editor. In her spare time, she is a volunteer for Read Aloud WV and River Ridge Church and supports local cat rescue efforts in Kanawha and Jackson counties.
Sunny Kalwar
A Charleston, WV, native, Sunny Kalwar started traveling early in life with her family, which sparked a lifelong love for adventure. Years later, she met her fiancé, Adam, who had a passion for exploring new places and experiences as well. Now, they travel the world together in search of beautiful places, meaningful moments and unforgettable meals. Kalwar works in hospitality, where she gets to share that same love of connection, comfort and discovering beauty in the world around her.
Interested in pitching a story or being a contributor? For story pitches, submit at least 100 words by email explaining the main points of the suggested story. Freelance writers should submit writing samples and a resumé. For more information, email info @ wvexecutive. com.
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