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SAMANTHA CART
TRACY TOLER
Due to its small population and tight-knit communities,
West Virginia is an ideal place for young, hard-working pro-
fessionals to quickly work their way up through the ranks
of noteworthy companies. The Mountain State is home to
115,673 small businesses and a variety of larger companies
such as Toyota, Amazon and Procter & Gamble, and many of
these successful ventures are run by the state’s best and bright-
est—and youngest.
This deep pool of talent is where West Virginia Executive
(WVE) magazine finds its Young Guns—West Virginians 43
and younger who have lived and worked in the state for at least
two years. These standout Mountaineers have not only excelled
in their respective careers but spend a significant amount of
time giving back to the communities in which they live.
On November 14, 2017, WVE held a reception at the West
Virginia Culture Center to honor the Young Guns Class of
2018 with the help of sponsors United Bank and the Jefferson
County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
This year’s Young Guns photo shoot took place at various
locations across Jefferson County, including the Appalachian
Trail Conservancy, Bavarian Inn, Club at Cress Creek, Holly-
wood Casino at Charles Town Races and Main Street Harpers
Ferry, illustrating the rich history, beautiful scenery and boom-
ing business climate of West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.
Nominations for the Young Guns Class of 2019 are now
being accepted. To submit a nomination, visit www.wvexecu-
tive.com/nominate-a-young-gun.
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