“For me, the best thing about the
Young Guns event is hearing from
these young, passionate, driven people
who are helping make West Virginia a
better place to work, play and live—
people who understand the need to
give back to their communities and
hold themselves to a higher standard.
It is refreshing and encouraging.”
– Buddy Butler, Senior Vice President,
Stonewall Marketing
“West Virginia Executive magazine is
a first-class publication that provides
insight into the economic environment
and spirit of business in our state, and
the Young Guns reception is a great
opportunity to network with West
Virginia leaders and learn more about
their businesses and enterprises. It is
important for emerging young leaders
in our state to have the opportunity to
attend such a high-profile, professional
event that brings together people from
every geographic area of the Mountain
State to learn more about their ideas
and innovations to keep the state
progressing forward. As a native West
Virginian, I share a passion for the
state with the Young Gun recipients
and believe in the quality of life you
can achieve here both personally
and professionally. The business
economy of West Virginia continues
to evolve, and it is exciting to be part
of something special alongside the
hardworking individuals represented
in the Young Guns Class of 2018. It
continually reaffirms my confidence
that West Virginia will always be a
great place to live and work.”
– D.F. Mock, Senior Vice President,
United Bank
“I found the reception to be very
inspiring. It made me proud to
be a West Virginian. The ability,
drive and passion of the recipients
is inspiring, and we are so lucky
to have them in our state doing
great things for West Virginia. The
event and speeches were uplifting,
especially at a time when it feels like
everywhere you go all you hear is
negativity. It was a breath of fresh air,
and I was glad to be a part of it.”
– Janet Clayman, President,
Capitol Business Interiors
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