The Tygart Valley United Way held their annual meeting of the membership virtually on March 15, 2022. During the meeting, leaders elected the officers and new members of the organization’s 2022-2023 Board of Directors.
Christine Miller of Taylor County Schools will serve as President, Christina Gouzd of Keystone Realty, Vice President, Rebecca Miller of ND Paper, Secretary, Jennifer Wade of Conley CPA, Treasurer. The board recognized outgoing President Dani DeVito for her two years in the role during a global pandemic.
The board elected new members, including: Jennifer Wade of Conley CPA, Donna Hage of Marion County Schools, Jim Myers of Mon Power, Robert Bolton of Robert Bolton Law Office, Mike Bell of Davis Health System, Aaron Yanuzo of WVU Medicine, Lisa Wood of Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, Kelly Stadelman of Stadelman Consulting, and Tiffany Mitchell of Freedom Bank.
Retiring Board members were honored for their service and include: Mike Lawson, Kristen DeVault, Michael White, Sally Morgan, Mike Haines, Devanna Corley, Michael Angelucci, and Blaire Nuzum-Wise.
“United Way’s Board of Directors is filled with dedicated individuals who are passionate about helping our community,” said Brett White, Chief Executive Officer. “In particular, United Way has benefited from the tremendous leadership of our retiring board members. They have given countless hours to help United Way continuously improve and grow. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers, I want to give a heartfelt thank you to all of them!”
White presented the 2021 Annual Report, which highlights the activities and programs of the past year. To view the report, visit http://tvuw.us/report.
Campaign Co-Chairs Rosemary Thomas and Blaire-Nuzum wise presented the annual Campaign Awards to individuals and companies that went above and beyond to make the campaign successful.
2022 CAMPAIGN AWARDS
Gleason & Jean Kuhn Growth Award- City of Fairmont
Outstanding Funded Partner Campaign- Stepping Stone
Outstanding Employee Coordinator- Greg DeVito- Fairmont Senior High School
Campaign Cornerstone- MegaCorps Logistics
Corporate Volunteerism- Fairmont State University
United for Impact Award- Citizens Bank, Fairmont Federal Credit Union, BC Bank
Emerging Leader of the Year- Katie Willard
Chairman’s Award- St. Patrick's Ladies Guild of Coalton
Gary Clay Advocate of the Year- Joyce Allen
Great Beginnings Award- Barbour Community Health Association
LIVE UNITED Award- Taylor County Schools
Rev. Donal “Jack” Squires Award- Tina Shaw
Spirit of the Tygart Award- Rosemary Thomas, Blaire Nuzum-Wise
Best of the Best Award- Mon Power/First Energy
CORPORATE INVESTMENT AWARDS
Bronze ($1,000 - $2,499)
Adams Office Supply
Anthony Chevrolet
Barbour Community Health Association
Bennett and Dobbins PLLC
Citizens Bank of West Virginia
Fairmont Eye Care
First Exchange Bank
Mon Health- Marion Neighborhood Hospital
Mountain Valley Bank
North Central West Virginia Airport
Peoples Bank
Rotary Club of Elkins
United Parcel Service
Silver ($2,500 - $4,999)
Fairmont Federal Credit Union
Highmark West Virginia
MVB Bank
Tomblyn Funeral Home
WesBanco Bank
Gold ($5,000 - $14,999)
Datha/Gene Foundation
Davis Trust Company
EQT Foundation
Knights of Columbus- Fairmont
MegaCorps Logistics
Reclaim Co.
WVU Medicine
XTO Energy
Platinum ($15,000 - $24,999)
Diamond ($25,000 +)
Christ Episcopal Church
Mon Power- First Energy