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Charleston Area Alliance, Contact Us

Alliance Staff

Matthew Ballard

Matthew G. Ballard, President & CEO

Jeri Adkins, Vice President Administration
Mike Aeiker, Vice President Real Estate
Barbara Braun, Member Services
JoEllen Bursinger Zacks, Senior Vice President

Ric Cavender, East End Main Street Program Manager
Andrew Dunlap, Economic Development Project Manager
Danny Forinash, Communications Specialist
Patricia Green, Office Manager

Lesley Hager, Project Assistant
Susie Salisbury, Vice President Community Development
Leanne Stowers, Workforce and Education Specialist

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Building a more vibrant community and prosperous economy.

"Professionally, our membership in the Alliance is of great benefit to us, as we are exposed in... - Wendy Johnson, Owner, Meticulous

"The Alliance has had the foresight not to dilute resources and spread them all over the city,... - Wendy Johnson, Owner, Meticulous

"The Alliance understands that our economy has changed and that we’re in a “new” economy... - Jeff James, President, Mythology LLC

"The Alliance allows me to play an important role in creating our... - Tom Heywood, Partner, Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love

"The Alliance offers a huge value, especially within the education and knowledge... - Michelle Twohig, Vice President, CASCI

"This is a 'true' mutually beneficial partnership!" - Susan Shew, Development Coordinator, College Summit

"We take full advantage of many of the Alliance activities like CEO Roundtable,... - Maureen O'Toole, Managing Partner, ImageServ

"Several lawyers in our law firm actively participate in Alliance... - Tom Heywood, Partner, Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love

"Of course, the largest benefit recently has been the renegotiation of our lease - the... - Michelle Twohig, Vice President, CASCI

"Through my involvement with Generation Charleston, I have made... - Jennifer Wood, Marketing Coordinator, University of Charleston

"As a business, we routinely utilize the reports generated by the Alliance in respect to... - Michelle Twohig, Vice President, CASCI

"The Alliance benefits the community through their efforts to invigorate the local... - Maureen O'Toole, Managing Partner, ImageServ

"The Alliance activities keep me engaged with my business peers and give me the... - Maureen O'Toole, Managing Partner, ImageServ

"The diverse membership of the Alliance and the expertise of the Alliance staff... - Thomas Wetzel, Vice President, NGK Spark Plugs

"It’s invigorating to be part of a movement that is solely focused on improving the... - Rachelle Beckner, YWCA Development Director

"Our partnership with the Charleston Area Alliance has opened many doors and... - Susan Shew, Development Coordinator, College Summit

"I think leadership is key to strong new ideas. I think both the youth and experience ... allow... - Wendy Johnson, Owner, Meticulous

"The organization reflects the very best the area has to offer." - Maureen O'Toole, Managing Partner, ImageServ

"Personally, being introduced to influential people who are in need of our services, both... - Wendy Johnson, Owner, Meticulous

"The Alliance has been a valuable resource for information about the greater Charleston area as we... - Tom Provost, Kureha PGA PLLC

"The Alliance has worked closely with NGK Spark Plugs on several projects, most... - Thomas Wetzel, Vice President, NGK Spark Plugs

"The Alliance is the trusted and respected keeper of the Kanawha... - Tom Heywood, Partner, Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love

"The staff is very enthusiastic and is always willing to assist us in any... - Susan Shew, Development Coordinator, College Summit

"The Alliance allows us to meet and develop friendships with other... - Michelle Wilson, President, Service Master of Kanawha Valley

"I am so proud to be a part of Generation Charleston. I've made... - Emily Bennington, Marketing Director, Maple Creative

"The development of community (restaurants/activities/ local flair) is so important in the... - Wendy Johnson, Owner, Meticulous

"It’s also imperative that our community embrace an international outlook that includes... - Jeff James, President, Mythology LLC

"The Charleston Area Alliance has been a vital part of our growth in Kanawha... - Susan Shew, Development Coordinator, College Summit

"The Alliance benefits our community in many ways, especially within the economic aspect... - Michelle Twohig, Vice President, CASCI

"All issues are fully and fairly considered by the Alliance, and everyone... - Tom Heywood, Partner, Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love

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