Board of Directors
The Charleston Area Alliance is guided by a dynamic and committed Board of Directors—leaders from across the Kanawha Valley who bring diverse perspectives, industry expertise, and a shared vision for the region’s growth.
Our board plays a vital role in shaping the Alliance’s strategic direction, ensuring we stay focused on our mission to build a more vibrant community and prosperous economy. Through their leadership and service, we’re able to champion initiatives that strengthen businesses, support innovation, and enhance the quality of life throughout Charleston and beyond.
Officers
Chair
Ellen Cappellanti
Jackson Kelly PLLC
Vice Chair
Diane Strong-Treister
Manpower
Treasurer
Jack Rossi
Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust
Secretary
Ben Thomas
Bowles Rice, LLP
Directors
Kristin M. Anderson
WVU Thomas Hospitals
Bryan Brown,
Brown Communications LLC
Nancy Bruns, J.Q.
Dickinson Salt-Works
Erike Cage
West Virginia State University
Steve Collins
Q Labs
Kensie Hamilton Fauber
West Virginia Executive
David Ferretti
Spilman Thomas & Battle
Jake Glance
West Virginia American Water
Scott Goetz
Charleston Steel
Mike Holtsclaw
Truist
Bethany Kinder
Dow
Adam Krason
ZMM Architects & Engineers
Mike McCown
Industrial Bolting
Dan Owen
Goodwill Industries of the Summit
C. Anthony Parker
Elk City Auto Spa
Marcus Phillips
Kureha PGA LLC
Andrew Robey
Hissam Forman Donovan Ritchie PLLC
Martin Roth
University of Charleston
Jeff Sandene
Charleston Area Medical Center
John Scalzo
Appalachian Power
Marc Slotnick
Bailey & Slotnick, PLLC
Patrick Smith
Canary Financial Forensic Solutions
Paul Smith
1010 Bridge Restaurant
Aaron Sporck
Huntington National Bank
Tim Whittaker
City National Bank
Jen Wood
ZMM Architects and Engineers
Ex-Officio Members
Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin
City of Charleston
Ron Butlin
Charleston Urban Renewal Authority
Mayor Frank A. Mullens, Jr.
City of South Charleston
Dominique Ranieri
Airport Director & CEO
West Virginia International Yeager Airport
Jack W. Nuckols
Kanawha County Commission Designee
Commissioner Natalie Tennant
Kanawha County Commission
Partner With Us
The Charleston Area Alliance is committed to helping your business succeed. We offer personalized guidance, site selection support, and connections to workforce development resources.
Let’s explore what incentives your business can take advantage of—contact us today to start the conversation.