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GCom's Matt Wykle accepts invitation to 2010 Class of Leadership West Virginia

[Feb-10-2010]

Matt Wykle, Chief Technology Officer for Greenbrier Communications has been chosen to participate as a member of the 20th class of Leadership West Virginia. Matt began working with GCom in 2002 and recently became part owner of the company.

With over 13 years experience in the IT industry Matt has spearheaded projects for banks and medical facilities in south eastern West Virginia for GCom. After completing his formal education, Matt attended Bluefield State College and obtained certifications include MCSE, MCT, MCP and Sonicwall’s CSSA. Matt’s has configured and installed complicated firewall and backup solutions for clients' remote offices. His primary focus lies in Internet and Network Security. Matt continues to gain knowledge through company sponsored training, vendor product seminars and expanding his foundation by researching and implementing new technology and techniques.

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Leadership West Virginia

Names Members Of Class Of 2010

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Forty-six leaders from across the state have accepted invitations to participate in the 20^th class of Leadership West Virginia. Candidates were selected in a competitive process from a list of nominations that was submitted in late 2009.

Leadership West Virginia (www.leadershipwv.org) is a statewide education and leadership development program affiliated with the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. The eight-month program identifies emerging leaders throughout West Virginia and enhances their knowledge not only of the challenges facing the state, but also the state’s unique attributes and diversity. Recognizing that the cultivation of new leadership is of utmost importance to West Virginia’s future prosperity and progress, Leadership West Virginia works to develop and motivate a cross-section of leaders who will use their talents and abilities to inspire others and to foster a new spirit of energy, enthusiasm and vitality throughout the state.

Each year, participants are selected from a list of top-quality applicants from around the state. Individuals are selected into the program because they demonstrate leadership skills and -- experiences in civic activities, public affairs and in their professional careers. “We are very pleased with the quality and number of people who applied for this year’s class,” said Pam Farris, Executive Director of Leadership West Virginia. “It was a very competitive process.”

Throughout this year members of the class will travel to seven different communities in West Virginia to receive broad-based education on critical topics and, at the same time, have opportunities to hone their leadership skills. The locations and topics for the training program for the Class of 2010 include:

March 25-26, Charleston - West Virginia Hospital Association Health Care Session;

April 22-23, Morgantown – Ethics & Leadership: What it Takes to Be a Leader;

May 20-21, Parkersburg – AEP Economic Development Session;

June 17-18, Snowshoe - Chesapeake Tourism Session;

July 15-16, Wheeling - Steptoe & Johnson Justice System Forum;

September 16-17, Huntington – Energy & Manufacturing Session;

October 21-22, White Sulphur Springs – Education and the Arts; and

November 18-19, Charleston - Jackson Kelly Government/Commencement Session.

“Leadership West Virginia provides graduates with the skills and the knowledge in making sound, informed decisions,” added Farris. Many of the participants serve as private citizen volunteers, and many seek and serve in public office. Among the many benefits that come with being a graduate of the program is the network of alumni throughout the state. “Leadership West Virginia congratulates the individuals who were selected to this year’s class and wish them the best of luck.”

The 2010 Class of Leadership West Virginia includes:

· Jessica Alsop, Jackson Kelly PLLC (Charleston)

· Cindy Ayers, Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield (Parkersburg)

· Lisa Biafore, Keane Federal Systems, Inc.(Morgantown)

· Shana Bock, Fairmont State University (Fairmont)

· Jeffrey Borman, Pfizer Inc.(South Charleston)

· Cassey Bowden, United Way of the River Cities, Inc.(Huntington)

· Elizabeth Casey, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council (Charleston)

· Keith Collins, NTELOS Wireless (Charleston)

· Gregg Corley, ATK (Rocket Center)

· Mark Davis, City National Bank, (Charleston)

· Teresa Dumire, Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC (Morgantown)

· Kelley Gillenwater, West Virginia American Water (Charleston)

· Thomas Hancock, Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love, LLP (Charleston)

· Laurel Kirksey, Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter (Charleston)

· Russell Kitchner, American Public University System (Charles Town)

· Adam Krason, ZMM, Inc. (Charleston)

· Lisa Lang, Blue Dot Services Inc.(Bridgeport)

· Nora Lantz, West Virginia Mutual Insurance Company (Charleston)

· C. D. Linton, Essroc (Martinsburg)

· Jason Long, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP (Morgantown)

· Kassie Lycans, West Virginia Mine Power, Inc. (Rupert)

· Glenn Miller, Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield (Charleston)

· Susan Moran, Mid-Ohio Workforce Investment Board (Parkersburg)

· Sara Mullen, Nick Joe Rahall Appalachian Transportation Institute (Huntington)

· Andrew Orrison, Triana Services Company, LLC (Charleston)

· Paul Papadopoulas, Robinson & McElwee PLLC (Charleston)

· Mary Jane Pickens, West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Charleston)

· Gail Pitchford, CAMC Foundation (Charleston)

· Sarita Rhonemus, Bluefield State College (Bluefield)

· Nancy Righman, Freedom Bank (Belington)

· Mary Jo Shahan, West Virginia University Hospitals (Morgantown)

· Gina Sharps, West Virginia University (Morgantown)

· Alecia Sirk, Hardy County Chamber of Commerce (Moorefield)

· Brian Talbott, Talbott Personal Care Home Inc. (Belington)

· Angela Vance, AARP (Charleston)

· Mitzi Miller Vince, Volunteer West Virginia (Martinsburg)

· Eric Waller, Patriot Coal Corporation (Charleston)

· Danielle Waltz, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC (Charleston)

· Tammy White, Farrell, Farrell & Farrell, PLLC (Huntington)

· Mark Whitley, Jackson/Roane County Economic Development Authority (Spencer)

· Jennifer Williams, West Virginia University Extension Service (Morgantown)

· Monté Williams, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC (Morgantown)

· Ronald Witt, West Liberty University (West Liberty)

· Adrienne Worthy, Legal Aid of WV (Charleston)

· Matthew Wykle, Greenbrier Communications, Inc. (Lewisburg)

· Chris Yura, SustainU (Morgantown)