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[ contributors | winter 2019 ] Kate Reed Kate Reed is the alumni coordinator for Leadership West Virginia, where she manages the engagement, volunteer involvement and communications of 1,400 graduates from across the state. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a master’s degree from the George Washington University School of Political Management. An avid outdoor enthusiast, she recently launched the nonprofit Wonder & Grow Mindful Nature Experience. Reed was recognized as a Young Gun by West Virginia Executive magazine in 2017. Danny Scalise Danny Scalise is the executive director of the West Virginia State Medical Association and its subsidiary organizations. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business management and a master’s degree in public health, and he is certified in public health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. He has been recognized as a leader nationally by Opportunity Nation and as a Rising Star by the APHA, and he is a member of West Virginia Executive magazine’s Young Guns Class of 2019. Katlin Swisher Katlin Swisher, a native of Hurricane, WV, is the interim director of marketing and communications for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and an instructor in leadership studies at West Virginia University (WVU). She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in higher education administration from WVU and is currently pursuing a doctor of philosophy in higher education administration. Tracy Toler Tracy Toler scaled Seneca Rocks at the age of 5 and has been reaching new heights ever since. Through his business, Tracy A. Toler Photography, he has served as creative director and feature photographer for many of the region’s largest magazines. Known as Mr. McGyver, he can fix anything with a bobby pin, rubber band or Swiss Army knife, which comes in handy at home with his two daughters. Toler may be reached at [email protected]. Jennifer Vieweg Jennifer Vieweg is the corporate affairs manager at Greylock Energy. Prior to this role, she spent 12 years at Charles Ryan Associates, where she served as vice president of client services and headed account teams for clients in a variety of industries, including energy, manufacturing, banking and tourism. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and is pursuing a doctorate of executive leadership at University of Charleston. Vieweg is a member of the board of the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association and the Chemical Alliance Zone. Tiffany Wright Tiffany Wright is the editorial manager in the marketing and communications department at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Marshall University and a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications from West Virginia University. She grew up as an Army child, and as a result, she enjoys traveling to other countries. In her spare time, Wright likes to read, make digital scrapbooks, listen to live music and attend hockey games. 16 WEST VIRGINIA EXECUTIVE MEET THE STAFF Kensie Hamilton Fauber Kensie Hamilton Fauber is the publisher and owner of Executive Ink, LLC, the publishing company for West Virginia Executive and its sister publications. A native of Charleston, WV, she holds bachelor’s degrees in corporate communications and journalism from Elon University. She is a graduate of the Leadership West Virginia Class of 2015, the 2015 FBI Citizens Academy and the 2016- 2017 class of Leadership Mon. In fall of 2017, she graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. She may be reached at [email protected]. Jennifer Jett Prezkop Jennifer Jett Prezkop, the editor in chief at Executive Ink, LLC, has had a passion for putting words to paper since elementary school. A graduate of Herbert Hoover High School, she studied at West Virginia University and received her Regents Bachelor of Arts degree from West Virginia State University. In her spare time, she freelances as a manuscript editor and enjoys creative writing, reading young adult fiction and boating on Lake Erie. A lifelong Mountaineer, she resides in Ripley, WV, with her husband, Doug, and their two cats, Jovie and Miles. She may be reached at [email protected]. Stay connected with West Virginia Executive (WVE) all year long. Be sure to “Like” our Facebook pages for WVE and Discover West Virginia for exclusive content, announcements, deadlines and event information. You can also follow WVE on Twitter at @WVExecMag and on Instagram at @wvexecutive.