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WV Council for Community and Technical College Education

Nelson B. Robinson Chair	Nelson B. Robinson, Jr., of Charleston, is currently President of Compensation Strategies, Inc., Executive Director of the West Virginia Chiropractic Society, and Governmental Relations/Lobbyist. Previously, he was appointed by former Governor Arch Moore as Commissioner of the WV Workers' Compensation Fund from July 1986 until January 1989. Prior to his appointment, he held several positions within the Governor's administration and also served as a member of the WV Public Employees Insurance Board. A former resident of Shepherdstown, Mr. Robinson, was a self-employed businessman in the Eastern Panhandle. He served in the United States Navy from 1971-1978, from which he was Honorably Discharged. He attended Shepherd University and the University of Charleston.
Robert Lee Brown Vice Chair	Bob Brown resides in Kanawha County and is a National Representative for the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. He serves as Vice President of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, as a member of the West Virginia Workforce Investment Council, as a commissioner for the Malden Public Service District, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Point Lick Church. Brown is a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and was educated in Kanawha County public schools, West Virginia Institute of Technology, and West Virginia University.
Clarence Pennington Secretary	Clarence (Butch) Pennington is a life long resident of Martinsburg (Berkeley County) and is chief operation officer of several small businesses through out the county. Mr. Pennington is president of the West Virginia Gasoline Dealers and the Automotive Repair Industry. He is also chairman of the West Virginia Retailers and Wholesalers Alcohol Beverage Committee. He has served on the Berkeley County Planning Commission and chaired numerous civic and charitable activities. He served in the West Virginia 167th Air National Guard Unit from 1968 to 1975 and has been active in local and state politics and has been awarded the West Virginia State Democrat of the Year in 2002. Mr. Pennington graduated from local schools and attended Shepherd University.
Dr. Stanley Hopkins Ex. Officio	Dr. Stanley Hopkins assumed the duties of Assistant State Superintendent of Schools for the Division of Technical and Adult Education on July 1, 2001. Prior to this appointment, he served 26 years in education as a teacher, state administrator in Vocational-Technical Curriculum, Program Improvement and High Schools That Work; and, as the Assistant Division Chief for Technical and Adult Education for the past eleven years. Dr. Hopkins holds an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Education from West Virginia University; his Master's Degree in Vocational-Technical Education is from Marshall University; and his Ph.D. is from Ohio State University in Vocational-Technical Education and Educational Administration.
John M. Panza, L.P.C.	Mr. John Panza lives in Fairmont and owns Panza Vocational Consulting Services. He offers training seminars, symposiums and workshops. Mr. Panza diligently served the state and community for over fifty years. During his career he was Director for the WV Division of Rehabilitation Services from 1988-1994, District II Supervisor and was named State and National Counselor of the Year in 1965. He is a Fellow to the American Board of Vocational experts, holds many professional memberships and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Awards include being selected Distinguished West Virginian Award by two Governors and Distinguished Service Awards from five associations. John serves on numerous community advisory committees and boards. Mr. Panza holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Fairmont State College and a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from WV University. He has post graduate studies from the University of Oklahoma and doctoral studies from WV University.
Jim Cava Jr.	James Cava, Jr. is the Chief Financial Officer for Information Manufacturing Corporation(IMC) and has held the position since 1999. IMC is a $63 million federal government contractor providing information technology services. Mr. Cava is skilled in finance, tax, audit and transaction structuring. His expertise has been recognized through his appointment to multiple government and private boards including; Board of Directors, West Virginia Board of Banking and Financial Institutions (Governor Appointee); Council Member, West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education (Governor Appointee); Board of Directors, Dan Cava Toyota World; Board of Directors, SAVEN, Inc.; Past Board of Directors/Loan Committee Member, West Virginia Capital Corporation; and Past Board of Directors/Founding Member, West Virginia University’s Institute of Technology Research and Development Corporation. Mr. Cava holds a B.S. in Business from Fairmont State College, West Virginia and a M.S. in Taxation from The American University, Washington, D.C.
David. Tyson, Esq.	David Tyson, of Huntington, is the managing partner in the law firm Tyson & Tyson. He is a graduate of West Virginia University and California Western School of Law. He previously served on the West Virginia Board of Regents as a student representative in 1975. Other higher education experience includes serving as adjunct professor at Marshall University, President of the Huntington Chapter of the West Virginia University Alumni Association, and member of the West Virginia University Extension Service Board. Mr. Tyson was appointed to the President’s Advisory Committee for the Arts by President George W. Bush in 2002, and formerly served as State Chairman of the Republican State Executive Committee of West Virginia. Mr. Tyson is very active in community affairs and serves on numerous boards, including the Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors, the Huntington Chamber of Commerce, and the Huntington Visitors and Convention Bureau.
Ronald Radcliff	Ronald E. Radcliff is the director of WORKFORCE West Virginia, Bureau of Commerce. He has been involved with the insurance business for 20 years; a mechanical contracting firm; retail and recreational businesses, as well as consulting with local governments and private colleges. He has been involved in various community affairs, such as the Red Cross Board, Advisory Committee to the local Board of Education, President of Rotary, member of West Virginia Advisory Council for exceptional children, Advisor to 612 MAC, incorporated the Fairmont Neighborhood Revitalization, and was past director of the Chamber of Commerce. Ron holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from West Virginia University.
Ralph Kelly	Ralph Kelly, from Summersville is retired from the Four-County Economic Development Authority in Summersville. Along with many responsibilities, Mr. Kelly brought in $2 million of new business to the area. He previously served as Senior Army Instructor for the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) at Nicholas County High School. Through the 1990’s Mr. Kelly was a financial planning advisor, manager and analyst in the Washington D.C. area. Colonel of Infantry and Financial Management, Mr. Kelly served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1994. Mr. Kelly holds a B.S. in Education and History from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan; a M.S. in Business Administration from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri and a M.S. in International Studies and Strategic Analysis from Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.
Greg Smith	Greg Smith is the current Director of Marketing and Public Affairs for Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He owns B&G LLC, an outdoor advertising and real estate management corporation and also owns G&B Farms and manages farming, ranching, mineral and timber operations for properties near Williamstown. Educationally, Greg has a BA in Psychology from Southern Utah State University, a MBA from Central Michigan University and an MS in Integrated Marketing and Communications from West Virginia University. Prior to residing in West Virginia he served more than 22 years in the United States Air Force with his last assignment as Secretary of the Air Force Director of Public Affairs, Midwest Region. Greg Smith has been recognized nationally for his work in public relations and is the recipient of numerous military decorations to include the Airman?s Medal, the highest peacetime military decoration for heroism.