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Community Care's Kevin Junkins of Harrison County One of 58 in Leadership West Virginia's Class of 2026

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on January 09, 2026

Leadership West Virginia (LWV) is proud to announce the  selection of the Class of 2026, a distinguished group of 58 outstanding leaders from across the  state. Representing a broad range of industries and communities, these individuals were selected  for their demonstrated leadership, commitment to community service, and passion for advancing  the future of West Virginia.
 
Jen Willits, executive director of LWV, expressed enthusiasm for the incoming class. “We are  incredibly excited to welcome the Class of 2026. The selection process is highly competitive, as  we received applications from many exceptional leaders across the state. Those selected have  already made meaningful contributions in their careers and communities, and we believe they  are ready to expand their influence and work collaboratively to help shape West Virginia’s  future.” 
 
Now celebrating its 35th year, LWV is a statewide leadership development program designed to  deepen participants’ understanding of the issues and opportunities facing the state while  building strong connections across industries and regions. 
 
The Class of 2026, which kicks off in May, will embark on a seven-month, hands-on educational  journey, participating in a curriculum that explores the challenges and successes of West  Virginia’s healthcare, education, energy, economic development, government and tourism  sectors. Through immersive sessions and statewide travel, participants will enhance their  leadership, communication and problem-solving skills; engage with different regions of the state; and connect with a network of more than 1,700 alumni. 
 
Robbie Morris, chairman of the LWV Board of Directors, said, “It is my honor to welcome the  exceptional individuals selected for the Leadership West Virginia Class of 2026. This diverse group  embodies the talent, dedication and vision our state needs to thrive. As we celebrate our 35th  year, I am confident these leaders will build lasting connections, gain deeper insight into West  Virginia’s opportunities and challenges and emerge even better equipped to drive positive  change in their communities and across the Mountain State.” 
 
 LWV proudly announces the 2026 class: 
 
• Carrie Allender – Davis Trust Company (Randolph) 
• Brittany Alston – Jackson Kelly PLLC (Monongalia) 
• Reid Bailey – USI Insurance (Kanawha) 
• Todd Bergstrom – Vandalia Health (Monongalia) 
• Neil Bumgarner – Alltech Feed (Mason) 
• Tom Campbell – Greenbrier Technologies and Electric (Greenbrier) 
• Samantha Carney – Shawnee Sports Complex / Kanawha County Commission (Kanawha) 
• Alex Chaney – Charles Ryan Associates (Putnam) 
• Carly Chapman – ZMM Architects & Engineers, LLC (Kanawha) 
• Angela Christian – Boone Memorial Health (Boone) 
• Jonathon Clingerman – Randolph Technical Center (Randolph) 
• John Collins – Huntington Bank (Monongalia) 
• Nicholas Cooper – HealthNet Aeromedical Services Inc. (Greenbrier) 
• Jarrod Dean – City of Williamson Parks and Recreation Commission (Mingo) 
• William Dempsey – Webster Memorial Hospital (Webster) 
• Rob Dudley – Coplin Health Systems (Wood) 
• Derrick Fickling – The Health Plan (Ohio) 
• Trinity Gray – Vandalia Health, Inc. (Kanawha) 
• Sonya Hairston – YWCA Charleston (Kanawha) 
• Adam Harlow – Dinsmore & Shohl LLP (Cabell) 
• Morgan Hodge – City National Bank (Greenbrier) 
• Ashley Horst – Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications (Jefferson) 
• Justin Jarrell – NACS, Inc. (Mason) 
• Scott Jones – Appalachian Power (Raleigh) 
• Kevin Junkins – Community Care of West Virginia (Harrison) 
• Cody Justice – WellSpring Family Services (Mingo) 
• Ashley King – HospiceCare (Kanawha) 
• Justin McAllister – West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (Greenbrier) 
• Shakita Micek – MD Formula, LLC (Raleigh) 
• Erskine Mink – Suttle & Stalnaker, PLLC (Logan) 
• Hannah Mitchell – Escapade Digital Marketing, LLC (Fayette) 
• Travis Mollohan – West Virginia University (Monongalia) 
• Emily Morrow – West Virginia University Extension Service (Jefferson) 
• Meghan Moses – Moses Auto Group (Kanawha) 
• Spencer Murphy – Truist (Cabell) 
• Audrianna Neil – Southern WV AHEC–Williamson Health & Wellness Center (Kanawha) 
• Megan Orphanos – Charleston Area Medical Center / University of Charleston (Kanawha) 
• Stephanie Paluda – Expand Energy (Marshall)

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