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Megan Bevins
Megan Bevins is a native of Hurricane , WV . She graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in journalism . She enjoys reading , writing , listening to music and playing the guitar in her free time .
Cathy Bonnstetter
Cathy Bonnstetter has covered statewide business news for more than a decade . She also spent many years as an adjunct professional writing instructor at West Virginia University ’ s Reed College of Media . She resides in Morgantown , WV , with her husband , Dennis , and recently published her first children ’ s book , “ Nugget ’ s Haircut .”
Pagett Dusic
Pagett Dusic is a freelance writer and published author from New York who has called West Virginia home for more than 30 years . Previously , she worked at AT & T in corporate communications , writing feature stories about employee well-being benefits and large corporate initiatives . She lives in Barboursville , WV , and loves to write about volunteerism and spreading kindness .
Ron Galloway
Ron Galloway is an author from Augusta , GA . He researches the intersection of technology and health care with a particular focus on the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence ( AI ) on health care delivery . His forthcoming book " Data To Diagnosis " examines this new role of AI in health care diagnostics . His book " AI : Clear & To The Point " is a primer on the general subject of AI . Galloway ' s work has been featured in the New York Times , the Wall Street Journal and New Yorker magazine . He has appeared on CNN , CNBC , the BBC and Jon Stewart ' s Daily Show . He is a graduate of Georgia Tech and has two children .
Jean Hardiman
Jean Hardiman is a freelance writer from northern Ohio who moved to West Virginia more than 20 years ago . Previously , she worked as a longtime reporter for The Herald-Dispatch , covering health care , education and economic development throughout the state and region . Hardiman lives in Huntington , WV , with her family , and as a writer , she loves to shine a light on the amazing people , organizations and positive developments in the Mountain State .
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 daughters , Eloise and Pearl .
James Hoyer
Retired Major General James Hoyer is a West Virginia native and a military leader with a career spanning nearly 40 years leading complex state and federal missions as a member of the West Virginia National Guard . A respected community figure with a legacy of distinguished service in the Mountain State , Hoyer currently serves to foster economic development , health and security in West Virginia and the nation while taking pride in his roles as husband and father .
Sabrina McClure
Sabrina McClure is a native West Virginian . She was born and raised in Nicholas County and has lived in the Charleston area for the last 17 years . McClure holds a bachelor ' s degree in creative writing from Marshall University . She has published a novel and enjoys writing in all capacities and genres . She currently resides in Hurricane , WV , with her husband , Matt .
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Kassidi Calihan
Kassidi Calihan is a marketing and advertising associate for Executive Ink , LLC . A native of Zanesville , OH , she holds a bachelor ’ s degree in advertising and public relations from Marshall University . She now lives in Huntington , WV , after falling in love with her college town . She can be reached at kdc @ wvexecutive . com .
Samantha Cart
Samantha Cart is the editor at large for Executive Ink , LLC . A native of Buffalo , WV , she holds bachelor ’ s and master ’ s degrees in journalism from West Virginia University . Cart lives in Red House , WV , with her husband , Caleb , and daughters , Joanna and Ruth .
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 lives in Fairmont , WV , with her husband , twin sons and niece . She can be reached at clc @ wvexecutive . com .
Kenzie Dye
Kenzie Dye , a native of Tornado , WV , is the editorial and production manager for Executive Ink , LLC . She holds a bachelor ’ s degree in journalism with a major in advertising and minors in Appalachian studies and interactive design for media . She currently resides in Charleston , WV , and in her spare time she enjoys taking pictures of the people and places she loves .
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