The Positively West Virginia Podcast

  Patrick Grady is an owner and the VP of Sales and Marketing of Power Sonix originally headquartered in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Power Sonix was formed in 1997 in Martinsburg, West Virginia from the remnants of a predecessor company.  Since then they have carried on a 50-year tradition of innovation in lightweight, high-power, high-intelligibility speech projection for aircraft, […]

Dan Conant  is the Founder and CEO of Solar Holler headquartered in Shepherdstown, WV  – Jefferson County. Dan is an 8 year veteran of the solar industry, Dan previously helped start-up the largest solar installer in Vermont and served as a technical advisor to the US Department of Energy's SunShot Initiative. He has an MS […]

Sandy Guilianni is the owner of Whippoorwill Woods and Waters located in Morgantown, WV. Whippoorwill is an artisan gift shop and teaching studio located in the historic Seneca Center. Displayed in their amazing space are more than 70 artisans, many from West Virginia. She also has her own creations in this beautiful 3,000 square foot […]

Kent Leonhardt is the commissioner of the West Virginia department of agriculture. He was elected in November of 2016 and took office in January of 2017. Kent is also a farmer operating a 380 acre farm near Fairview in Monongalia County, West Virginia. He raises sheep, cattle, goats, and hay. He formerly served in the […]

Growing up in the ghost town of Thurmond, West Virginia inspired Tighe to reverse the dilapidation of buildings in historic towns. With dual degrees in Accounting and Business Management – Magna Cum Laude, a Juris Doctorate, and 15 years of construction experience, Tighe has put himself to the task of preserving West Virginia history. As […]

Rusty Isaacs is the Owner of Mountaineer Roasting located in Morgantown, West Virginia – in Monongalia County. Rusty Isaacs was born in Charleston WV and lived there his entire life until he came to West Virginia University in 2011. Where he graduated with a degree in International Development. While in college he was a leader […]

Alex Reneman  is the Owner of Mountain Leverage located in Grafton, West Virginia – in Taylor County. Alex Reneman is the President and CEO of Mountain Leverage; a software company.  Alex is an entrepreneur, a veteran, a community leader, husband and father. Alex is a lifelong West Virginian, having grown up in Grafton and eventually […]

Keith Uphold was born and raised in Kingwood, WV (Preston County) and still  lives in Kingwood with his wife Hope where they own and operate Legacy Woodworking & CNC, LLC. With over 20 years in the manufacturing industry Keith believes in the simplicity of hard work, integrity and honesty; that each one of us has […]

Stacy Raffo is the Owner of Whistle Punk Grill and Taphouse located in Richwood, West Virginia – in Nicholas County. Whistle Punk Grill and Taphouse is a casual dining restaurant located in downtown Richwood. Owners, Lance and Stacy Raffo love Richwood, the Mountaineers, WV, adventure and good food, they wanted to bring their style of […]

Jeremy Turner is the Founder & Managing Director of EPIC Mission located in Huntington, West Virginia – in Cabell County. Jeremy is a native of Huntington, WV, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marshall University and an MBA with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise from Louisiana State University at Shreveport. Jeremy […]

Booker Walton is the Majority owner of Mountaineer Technology Consultants located in Morgantown, West Virginia – in Monongalia County. Booker Walton is a technology entrepreneur, from Morgantown, West Virginia. Mountaineer Technology Consultants also known as MTC –  was formed in 2016 by Booker and is the culmination of an idea shared between friends, to bring […]

Wade Linger is the President and CEO of TMC Technologies of West Virginia located in Fairmont, West Virginia – in Marion  County. After serving as a computer programmer in the Air Force, he began working as a defense contractor for ManTech International Corp., where he wrote and maintained U.S. Navy software that tracks aircraft maintenance […]

This week we are releasing a special edition podcast featuring Jack Hammersmith, a member of The Rotary Club of Morgantown. Jack shares the history of Rotary and our country.

Anne Barth is the Executive Director for Tech Connect LLC of Tech Connect located in Fairmont, West Virginia – in Marion  County. TechConnect West Virginia, is a non-profit organization focused on driving innovation, cultivating entrepreneurship and creating greater economic diversity.  With a coalition representing higher education, private industry and the public sector, TechConnect leads innova...

    Benjy Simpson is the Managing Member for Bridge Walk LLC of Bridge Walk located in Lansing, West Virginia – in Fayette  County. Bridge Walk is a one-of-a-kind bridge walk where you cross the catwalk under the world-famous New River Gorge Bridge on a panoramic three-hour adventure. Bridge Walk was founded in 2009 as […]

  Emily Kurth is the Owner of Coco and June located in Morgantown, West Virginia – in Monongalia County. Emily Kurth is a wife and mother to 3 boys and the owner of Coco & June where she creates joyful abstract art and lifestyle goods. Emily was born and raised in Morgantown, and is proud […]

  Katy Orr-Dove is a third generation farmer and entrepreneur at George Orr & Sons, Inc. also doing business as Orr's Farm Market. This 550 acre farm is located in Martinsburg, WV and has been in operation since 1954.  Katy's grandfather, George S. Orr, Jr. was the founder of the business and started a legacy of […]

Adam Stephens and Rich Ireland are the Owners of Arrowhead Bike Farm located in Fayetteville, West Virginia – in Fayette County. Arrowhead Bike Farm is a A New River Gorge gathering point for adventurers of all kinds. At Arrowhead Bike Farm, you can rent a bike, camp and enjoy Outdoor dining on their deck or in their Biergarten with a variety of fresh local and national craft beer for after your p...

Julie Bryan is the Executive Director of SPARK! Imagination and Science Center located in Morgantown, West Virginia – in Monongalia County. SPARK! Imagination and Science Center is a non-profit hands-on children's museum and science center that inspires people of all ages to explore science and the arts through hands-on exhibits and programs that spark a lifelong love of learning. Spark's museum h...

Anna Carrier is the Owner of The Cupcakerie located in Morgantown, West Virginia – in Monongalia County. The Cupcakerie is the first and ONLY exclusively cupcake bakery in Morgantown. The Cupcakerie provides their customers with the best cupcakes made with the finest ingredients. As they say – it's not just a cupcake – it's a Cupcakerie cupcake!  Anna Carrier is one of the founders of The Cupcaker...

Stephanie Swaim is the Owner of Hoot and Howl located in Morgantown, West Virginia – in Monongalia County. Hoot and Howl is an artisan shop in downtown Morgantown.    The shop carries the works of more than 90 artisans – 75% of them hail from West Virginia, and all of the products are made in the USA, 1 Fair Trade and a little vintage. We host artists almost every month for pop-ups and workshops,...

Josh McGrath is a life-long resident of West Virginia and as of this month a 20 year realtor. Starting in Real Estate at just 18 years old Josh has worked tirelessly at growing a successful business. in 2005 Josh opened Real Estate Central which has grown to become the 2nd largest firm in the market.  With 100+ REALTORS in 5 locations and closing in excess of $126M a year in sales.  Since 2010 Jos...

Melissa Rose is the Owner of Nardelli Audiology with three locations in North-Central West Virginia. Nardelli Audiology is an established audiology practice that    provides quality audiology and hearing aid services to help their patients hear better and live better. Melissa Rose, a Mannington, West Virginia native and is the owner and is a Certified Audiologist. Melissa graduated from North Mari...

Marisa Jackson is the Owner of MarisaMade located in St. Albans, West Virginia – in Kanawha County. Marisa Jackson is a mother of 3 boys – one who has special needs, she's a wife, calligrapher, wedding and event stationery designer, watercolor artist, and owner of MarisaMade LLC. MarisaMade is a design studio specializing in calligraphy, graphic design watercolor prints, classes, gifts, and advoca...

Zac Northup is the Owner of StandWatch Academy located in Scott Depot, West Virginia – in Putnam County. StandWatch Academy's mission is to teach young people how to conceptualize, launch, and lead their own nonprofits, social enterprises, or small businesses. Zac Northup is the founder of StandWatch.org and StandWatch Academy. Zac is a veteran, entrepreneur, reformed financial advisor, and publis...