08/21/2026
Happy to be a sponsor of this leadership program for another year! Congratulations to this years class!
✨🎉 Elkins-Randolph County Chamber Announces Leadership Randolph Class of 2027
Elkins — The Elkins-Randolph County Chamber is proud to announce its Leadership Randolph Class of 2027. This year’s application process generated strong interest from individuals representing a wide range of professions, organizations, and backgrounds. The result is a talented and diverse class of 18 participants who will take part in this unique leadership program.
“Leadership Randolph is a quality educational experience for a select group of individuals from Randolph County. The Class of 2027 includes individuals with various backgrounds and from many different professions. Their range of experiences will provide diverse perspectives as they learn and grow together as leaders who are ready to make a difference in our community,” stated Karrah Washington, Chamber Executive Director and coordinator of the Leadership Randolph program.
Leadership Randolph is a program of the Chamber that seeks to develop and prepare leaders to move Randolph County forward. The Chamber is grateful to the sponsors of Leadership Randolph, including Citizens Bank of West Virginia, Davis Trust Company, Kolsun Media, Mountaineer Insurance Services, Inc., the Randolph County Development Authority, Common Door / Coworking Space, and Kristie Vandevander, CPA | Vandevander & Nypl, CPAs, AC!
Topics for the nine monthly sessions include Tourism, Economic Development, Housing, Healthcare, Education & Youth, Workforce & Hardwood Manufacturing, Government, Nonprofits & Volunteerism, and Agriculture. The program will conclude with a dinner and graduation ceremony in May 2027.
The Leadership Randolph program is supported by Leadership Randolph alumni and Chamber partners who serve as facilitators and bring expertise related to each session’s topic. Sessions include presentations, panel discussions, small-group experiences and, most importantly, field trips to businesses and organizations throughout Randolph County.
The Elkins-Randolph County Chamber proudly congratulates and welcomes the following 18 members of the Leadership Randolph Class of 2027:
🌟 Ryan Barker, Assistant Commercial Loan Officer | Mountain Valley Bank, N.A.
🌟Adrienne Bell, Program Director
Randolph County Youth Reporting Center
🌟 Thais A. Carpenter, CEO/Manager
El Toro Steakhouse llc
🌟 Kaitlin Carr, Clinical Quality Manager
Valley Health Care, Inc.
🌟 Devon Channell, Staff Accountant
Mountain Valley Bank, N.A.
🌟 Mary Hensley, Manager | Clementine’s Cantina
Agent | B’s Recovery Service
🌟 Gabriella Hyre (Sayger), Judicial Law Clerk
🌟 Brenda Kaubisch, Program Assistant
Randolph County Development Authority/WV Wood Technology Center
🌟 Chelsea Langevin, Payroll & Student Employment Coordinator | Davis & Elkins College
🌟 Angela Lewis, Ambulatory Manager-Office
WVU-UHC Elkins Corridor Medical Center | United Hospital Center
🌟 Madison Mallow, Medical Staff Office Coordinator | Davis Medical Center-Vandalia Health | Vandalia Health Davis
🌟 Marcus Mason, CPA
Carte Hall CPAS
🌟Sarah Phillips, Owner
Sarah's Hidden Treasures and Creations &
Sarah's Backyard Country Creations
🌟JoLynn Powers, Community Engagement Director | Tygart Valley United Way
🌟Lawanda Schoonover, Manager
Elkins Depot Welcome Center
🌟 Destiny See, Executive Assistant
Citizens Bank of West Virginia
🌟 David Troastle, BSA & Chief Credit Officer
Davis Trust Company
🌟 David Vance, Retired DOH Worker
WV Department of Highways
For more information about the Leadership Randolph program, contact the Chamber at 304.636.2717 or email [email protected] !
The mission of the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce is to advocate, educate, and network to enhance business opportunities in Elkins & Randolph County.