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Sharp Shooters Class of 2026
Awards Reception
Written by Sierra Worden
Photo by Seth Stover.
O n June 4, 2026, West Virginia Executive( WVE) celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Sharp Shooters awards program, honoring not only the 10 outstanding leaders who work tirelessly to lead the Mountain State forward in innovation and success but all past award winners who are continuing to make positive changes wherever they go.
Sharp Shooters must be 44 years of age or older, have lived and worked in West Virginia for at least five years, have made a significant impact in their career field and have given back by being active participants in their communities through service and philanthropic efforts.
The Sharp Shooters Class of 2026 includes: Ben Beakes, owner, founder and managing member of 3PS, LLC; Barry
Burgess, member at Suttle & Stalnaker PLLC; Brandon Downey, co-founder and CEO of Trilogy Innovations, Inc.; Amy Haberbosch Wilson, executive director of Harrison Economic Development Corporation; Torie Jackson, president of West Virginia University at Parkersburg; Mark Manchin, president of Glenville State University; Teresa Dolan Michaels, financial strategist and regional manager for McKinley Carter Wealth Services; Amy Tawney, partner at Bowles Rice LLP; Wally Thornhill, president and dealer principal of Thornhill Automotive Group; and Marvin Woodie Jr., president of Conn-Weld Industries, LLC.
Through the unwavering dedication of these remarkable individuals, West Virginia continues to be a place WVE is proud to call home. •
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