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Maggie Hatfield
Maggie Hatfield is the business development center manager for Sweet Relish and a longtime freelance writer for West Virginia Executive . She is a graduate of West Virginia University , where she received her bachelor ’ s and master ’ s degrees in journalism . She previously served as the communications and development specialist for the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph . She resides in Clarksville , TN , with her husband , BJ , and daughter , Eloise .
Angela Henderson-Bentley
Angela Henderson- Bentley is the manager of public relations at St . Mary ’ s Medical Center . She received her bachelor ’ s degree in broadcast journalism and her master ’ s degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations from Marshall University . For more than 27 years , she has worked in the journalism field , including public relations , radio broadcasting , newspaper reporting and magazine and column writing . Currently a resident of South Shore , KY , she is originally from Lawrence County , Ohio .
Lori Kersey
Lori Kersey is a newspaper reporter in Charleston , WV . A native of Sissonville , WV , she is a graduate of Marshall and Morehead State universities . She has a bachelor ’ s degree in print journalism and a master ’ s degree in communications . In her free time , she enjoys reading and hates to run .
Ken Magill
Ken Magill worked as a New York Citybased writer and editor for more than two decades . Though he has mostly specialized in covering digital marketing-related topics for an international audience , his work has appeared in various outlets , including The Buffalo News and The New York Sun . In September 2020 , Magill and his family relocated from New York to the Charleston area . They believe it was one of the best decisions they ever made . They have fallen in love with this stunningly beautiful jewel of a state and its warm , down-to-earth people .
Brock Malcolm , Esq .
Attorney Brock Malcolm leads the Bowles Rice Health Care Law practice group . With experience unique to rural and community care , including his former roles as COO and in-house counsel to one of West Virginia ’ s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers , Malcolm possesses a deep understanding of regional health issues . He serves as president of the West Virginia Rural Health Association and is on the board of directors for The Center for Rural Health Development .
Brittany McClung
Brittany McClung is an educator , writer and communications professional . She currently teaches English at Charleston Catholic High School . A native of Beckley , WV , she holds both a bachelor ’ s and master ’ s degree from the University of Charleston , where she studied English , integrated communication and strategic leadership . In her spare time , she enjoys reading , crafting and traveling . McClung currently resides in Saint Albans , WV , with her husband , Joshua .
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Samantha Cart
Samantha Cart is the editor at large for West Virginia Executive and Discover West Virginia magazines . A native of Buffalo , WV , she holds bachelor ' s and master ' s degrees in journalism from West Virginia University . In her spare time , Cart serves as a youth leader at Buffalo Church of the Nazarene and volunteers with Putnam County 4-H and the Come and Serve Team . Cart currently lives in Red House , WV , with her husband , Caleb , and daughter , Joanna .
Connie Conrad
Connie Conrad is a partner and marketing and advertising associate for Executive Ink , LLC . A native of Capon Bridge , WV , she holds a bachelor ’ s degree in public relations from West Virginia University . She coaches youth soccer and baseball , serves as a Cub Scout den leader and is active in her church . She lives in Fairmont with her husband , twin sons and niece . She can be reached at clc @ wvexecutive . com .
Kensie Hamilton Fauber
Kensie Hamilton Fauber is the publisher and managing partner of Executive Ink , LLC . 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 2017 , she graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program . 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 .
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