Co-chairpersons: 
Gayle C. Manchin, First Lady of West Virginia - (304) 558-2000, firstlady@wvgov.org; and
Sam Cipoletti, Verizon - (304) 344-7216, samuel.cipoletti.jr@verizon.com

Members: 
Mike Clowser, Contractor’s Association of West Virginia
Mark Dempsey, Appalachian Power
Joe Ellison, West Virginia Bankers Association
Joe Gollehon, Charles Ryan Associates
Elaine Harris, Communication Workers of America
Sam Minardi, Allegheny Energy
Kenny Perdue, AFL-CIO
Karen Price, West Virginia Manufacturers Association
Steve Roberts, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Scott Rotruck, Chesapeake Energy
Mary Williams, West Virginia Hospital Association

The Business Volunteer Council consists of three working subcommittees that are dedicated to increasing employee volunteerism throughout West Virginia.

Membership, Development, Recruitment, and Sustainability
Chair:  Mark Dempsey, Appalachian Power - (304) 348-4120, medempsey@aep.com
Members:  Karen Price, Mike Clowser, Steve Roberts
Staff support:  Jean Ambrose, Commission Executive Director

Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, and Promotions
Chair:  Joe Gollehon, Charles Ryan Associates - (304) 342-0161, jgollehon@charlesryan.com
Members:  Kenny Purdue, Helen Matheny, Scott Rotruck, Lisa Tignor, Kristi Rhule, Jeri Matheney, Allison Peecook
Staff support:  Todd Beane, Commission Communications Director

Policies, Programs, and Procedures
Co-chairs:  Sam Minardi, Allegheny Energy - (304) 345-4695, sminardi@alleghenyenergy.com; and
Elaine Harris, Communication Workers of America - (304) 342-2023, eharris@cwa-union.org
Members:  Joe Ellison, Mary Williams
Staff support:  Lisa Tignor, Commission Volunteer WV Program Coordinator