MISSION STATEMENT

The Wayne County Economic Development Authority, Inc. (WCEDA) was established to:

Promote, develop and expand all types of business and industrial activity.

Advance and maintain the economic basis of Wayne County.

Provide opportunities for employment and improvements for residents

Improve the standard of living for the citizens of Wayne County.

WHO WE ARE

The Wayne County Economic Development Authority was created by the Wayne County Commission in 1993 to serve the county by cultivating new economic opportunities. Today our board and staff are comprised of local leaders with a vast spectrum of business, public service, and other work experience.  We exist to foster economic growth and build strong communities in Wayne County and beyond.

WHAT WE DO

he Wayne County Economic Development Authority serves many roles in the community:

  • Support continued economic growth
  • Serve existing businesses
  • Locate resources
  • Advocate for policy
  • Improve quality of life
  • Workforce development
  • Site Development
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Engage opportunities

MEET THE STAFF

David Lieving – Executive Director
dlieving@wceda.org

Adam Phillips – Business Development Specialist
aphillips@wceda.org

Meet The Board

President
Larry Castle
Marathon Petroleum (Retired)

Vice President
Xan Mooney
United Bank

Secretary
Stanley Flink
Town of Ceredo

Treasurer
Ryan Turner
City of Kenova

Board Members

Kenneth Adkins

Wayne County Commission

Sarah Chapman

Mountwest Communtiy and Technical College (Retired)

Patrick Fluty

President
Wayne County Farmers Co-op.

Randall May

KML Regional Council of Carpenters

Mark Morgan

Huntington Internal Medicine Group

Park Ferguson

Ellmcrest Farm

Robert “Bob” Plymale

Marshall University
WV State Senate

Robert Thompson

Wayne County Schools
WV House of Delegates

Tim Burgess

Zim’s Bagging

Mitzi Russell

Russell Realty

Don Perdue

Director Emeritus

Tim Kinsey

Director Emeritus

Cordell Adkins

Director Emeritus

Thomas George

Director Emeritus

BG Prichard

Director Emeritus

Jim Hale

Director Emeritus

Todd Alexander
Wayne County Schools