Occupation: Mayor
Company: Town of Belle, West Virginia
Born: Charleston, West Virginia
Education:
AAS in Banking and Finance, West Virginia State University (1998)
Coursework in Banking, WV Bankers School of Banking (1978)
Diploma, DuPont High School (1971)
Coursework in Data Processing, Carver Career and Technical Education Center
Certifications:
Community Bank Management, Community Banking, School for Bank Administration, The University of Wisconsin (1983)
Career:
Mayor, Town of Belle, WV (2018-Present)
Owner, Real Estate Business, Rental Properties (2011-Present)
Vice President, Account Executive, Independent Correspondent Bankers’ Bank (ICBB), Frankfort, KY (2016-2025)
Board Member, Whitesville State Bank (2022)
Program Manager, West Virginia State Auditor’s Office, Charleston, WV (2012-2015)
District Outreach, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Richmond, VA (2011-2012)
Account Executive, Customer Relations, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Richmond, VA (1993-2012)
Assistant Vice President, City National Bank (1983-1993)
Auditor, Bookkeeping Supervisor, First National Bank of Belle (1976-1983)
Supervisor, Kanawha Valley Bank (1972-1976)
Career Related:
Municipal Judge, Town of Belle, WV; President, Mountaineer State Investment
Civic:
First Vice Chairman, Regional Industrial Council (2021, 2023-Present); Board Member, Whitesville State Bank (2022-Present); Board Member, Supervisory Board, WV State Credit Union (2012-Present); Chairperson, Upper Kanawha Valley Community Advisory Board (2005-Present); Board Member, Past Chairman of the Board, Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority (1988-Present); Chairman of the Board, Volunteer Firefighter, Belle Volunteer Fire Department (1972-Present); Past Chairman, Regional Industrial Council (2023); Trustee, West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board (2008-2012); Emergency Medical Technician, State of West Virginia (1974); Member, Grants for Police Departments and Fire Agencies, Kanawha County Public Safety Board; Member, Kanawha County Planning and Development Board; Past President, Riverside High School Athletic Boosters; Chairman, Sanitary Board; Past Member, President, West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board; Board Member, Past Audit Committee Member, West Virginia Municipal League; Past President, Kanawha County Public Safety Board; Past President, Belle Major Football League; Member, DuPont High School Athletic Boosters
Achievements:
Recognized by the Bankers Association for his contributions, including his work with the Federal Reserve and Independent Correspondent Bankers’ Bank, as well as community banking initiatives
Awards:
Recipient, Gary King Award; Recipient, Awards, Ambulance Authority; Recipient, Young Columbus Trip, Parade Magazine
Memberships:
Treasurer, Scottish Rite Orient of West Virginia; Member, Beni Kedem Shriners, Shriners International; Member, Beni Kedem Highlanders
Family:
Married: Ramona (1974-Present)
Children: Nicole; Lindsay; Chris
Grandchild: Elaine Reese Fletcher