4C Economic Development Authority

	D. Anne Cavalier - West Virginia University Institute of Technology A board member representing Fayette County, Dr. Cavalier is Director of Tech's EDA University Center and Director of the Applied Technology and Business Development Center. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia Institute of Technology, a Master's from West Virginia University and a Doctorate in Finance and Personnel from Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

	Dave Arnold - Class VI River Runners, Inc. Dave Arnold is a founding director and the managing director of Class VI River Runners. He is the recipient of several awards including "Entrepreneur of the Year, Who's Who in West Virginia Business and West Virginia Tourism Professional of the Year. Dave received his B.A. in Pre-Med from Miami University.

	Matthew D. Wender - Fayette County Commissioner Commissioner Wender is the public sector representative for Fayette County. He is a CPA who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and an MBA from West Virginia University. Matt is Investment Manager for West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust, a venture capital fund.

	Tom W. Blankenship - Nicholas County Commissioner Commissioner Blankenship is a Nicholas County native who serving his second term on the Commission. He has also served as a member of the Summersville Town Council, eight years as Nicholas County Clerk and eight years as Nicholas County Sheriff.

	Arden Bayless - Mr. Bayless is a lifelong resident of Nicholas County and is retired from B. E. Aerospace after a 38 year career. He is on the board of the Craigsville Public Service District and has served as Chairman for 18 years. An avid golfer, Arden is also a member of The Pathfinders, a southern gospel singing group.

	Robert Shafer - Shafer Insurance Agency Robert Shafer is an active businessman in Nicholas County. After ten years of active duty service in the U.S. Marine Corps, he opened Shafer Insurance Agency in Summersville. As a community leader he serveson the board of directors for Nicholas County Action Partnership and Seneca Health Services. He's been married for 22 years to Shauna and has two daughters, Shannon and Shealynn.

	Tom Cochran - Raleigh County Memorial Airport A Raleigh County native, Mr. Cochran has an extensive aeronautics background. He is a graduate of the Spartan School of Aeronautics and was employed by TWA Airlines. Tom has served as Raleigh County Airport Manager since 1997 after having retired from a successful management career with the Pittston Company.

	William H. Baker - Jobs Foundation A Raleigh County board member, Mr. Baker is President of the 4-C Economic Development Authority and Executive Director of the Jobs Foundation. He holds a BA Degree from Concord College and a Master's from West Virginia University. Bill served as Superintendent of Schools for over twenty years in Raleigh and Mercer Counties and as Raleigh County Commissioner for six years.

	Robert R. "Rob" Rappold - Acordia Mid-Atlantic A Raleigh County representative, Mr. Rappold is a graduate of Morris Harvey College. He is Assistant Vice President of Acordia Mid-Atlantic and has served as a member of Beckley Common Council since 1989. Rob is an active member of the community having served on the boards of Beckley Area Foundation, Mountain State University, United Way of Raleigh County and Raleigh County Red Cross.

	Pat Reed - Pat Reed Insurance Agency Pat is President of the Raleigh County Commission. Having served ten years as an elected member of the Democrat Executive Committee and two terms as a member of the WV House of Delegates. Pat serves on the National Association of Counties Economic and Development Steering Committee, Serves on the Advisory Council to the WV Insurance Commissioner, Member of the Beckley Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce Make It Shine Committee, Serves on the Board of Directors for the Coalfield Expressway and the Raleigh County Recreation Authority, Board of Directors of the Pioneer Community Bank. For 25 years Pat was a realtor and developer in the Beckley Area. Developed Pine Park Condominiums, Greystone, and The Oaks. Pat has received the Distinguished West Virginian Award.

	Larry K. Meador - Allegheny Power Mr. Meador is a Summers County representative. He holds an electrical engineering degree from West Virginia Institute of Technology and attended Penn State University's international program for Executive Management in Human Resources. He is Gas Operations Manager for Allegheny Power & Gas Service and a certified Professional in Human Resources. Larry was elected to the Hinton City Countil in 1983 and continues to serve today. He is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Appalachian Regional Healthcare, a nine hospital system located in WV and KY.

	Lonnie R. Mullins - Summers County Commissioner Commissioner Mullins serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Authority. A native of southeastern Kentucky, Lonnie moved to Hinton to start a radio broadcast service with stations WMTD AM/FM. He owned the stations until they were sold in 2000. He has been a member of the Summers County Commission since 1988.