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50 Most Powerful

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Clayton Rice

The regional president of Huntington Bancshares and an active member of the state of West Virginia, Rice serves as the chairman of the board for the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce. As regional president, Rice is responsible for a region with $1.1 billion in loans, 58.5 thousand consumer households, 5.4 thousand businesses and approximately 375 employees.

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B. Keith Fulton

Verizon West Virginia's president, Fulton, has a keen sense for business. Fulton is a member of the West Virginia Center for Professional Development, the West Virginia Business Roundtable and the Discover the Real West Virginia Foundation. He is beyond doubt committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with the community and helping to lead West Virginia into the future.

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Karen Price

 Karen Price, president of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association and executive director of the West Virginia Business and Industry Council knows a thing or two about conducting successful business in West Virginia. Known as a catalyst for policy change, Price works diligently to help bring a renewed energy to the business climate of West Virginia.

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Major General Allen Tackett

 General Tackett's leadership is more important now than ever as the demands on our National Guard continue to mount. America's combat readiness has been sorely tested with these trying times and West Virginia's soldiers have passed these tests with flying colors time and time again. Armed with wisdom and courage, Tackett is an asset to both West Virginia and our nation.

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Robin Davis

Justice Robin Davis is truly devoted to the people of West Virginia. As the most senior member of the Supreme Court of Appeals she has been able to enhance the lives of West Virginians statewide. Advocating for initiatives such as workers' compensation and the "Court Room of the Future," Justice Davis is a true visionary in every sense of the word. 

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Charles Polk

 The president of Mountain State University, equipped with unwavering determination and a clear vision of the future, Polk has established MSU as a leading economic catalyst. His expectations are high and he does not accept failure. Polk and Dr. William White recently released a must-read for anyone exploring an executive career, Apex Thinking: A Guide to Long-term Leadership for the Rising CEO.

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Olen Jones, Jr.

Up five positions, the president of WVSOM (West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine) continues to win national acclaim. Given for only the third time in West Virginia Executive's 11-year history, WVSOM is receiving the Environment of Excellence award. Jones is a master of the delicate balance between the principles of academia and necessities of business.

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Doug Leech

Under Leech's leadership Centra Bank's dynamic growth continues to flourish. Every West Virginia community could benefit from Centra Bank's regional investment formula. Nationally ranked and recognized for their outstanding performance, Centra Bank's influence is now solidified.

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General (Ret.) Robert "Doc" Foglesong

The four-star general has returned home, renewing his commitment to the Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation by making it his full-time focus. His commitment to our state and knowledge of global issues are immeasurable assets to West Virginia. 

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Greg Burton

Similar to Clark Kent, Burton's mild-mannered demeanor can quickly be altered into super manager. Not getting all of the credit he deserves, Burton quietly accomplishes what was thought impossible. BrickStreet now will stand head and shoulders above its competition.