Our Team.

The Morgantown Area Partnership

Meet the People Driving Morgantown’s Growth.

Through strategic initiatives, advocacy and collaboration our team works to create opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs and residents across Morgantown and Monongalia County.

Our Team.

Our team combines industry expertise, community engagement and economic development experience to advance the Partnership’s mission.

Russell Rogerson, President & CEO

Russell Rogerson

President & CEO

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Erik A. Carlson, Vice President

Erik A. Carlson

Vice President

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Amy Loomis, Vice President

Amy Loomis

Vice President 

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Tanya Skeens, Vice President, Finance & Human Resources

Tanya Skeens

Vice President of Finance & Human Resources

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Charlie Sims, Membership Sales

Charlie Sims

Membership Sales

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Ava Vavrick, Manager

Ava Vavrick

Manager

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Cam Allen, Manager

Cam Allen

Manager

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Devyn Hussey, Intern

Devyn Hussey

Intern

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Key Roles.

The Partnership’s key roles support businesses, advocate for policies and foster community connections.

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Economic Development

Focused on attracting investment, business retention and workforce development.

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Government Relations & Advocacy

Ensures business-friendly policies and legislative engagement.
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Community Engagement & Membership Services

Provides networking opportunities, resources and membership support.

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Marketing & Communications

Promotes the Partnership’s initiatives, events and local businesses.

Do you have a question or want to connect with a team member? Contact Us.

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Historic Downtown Morgantown

Step back into the colorful history of Morgantown with the self-guided Historic Downtown Morgantown Audio Walking Tour. Learn about our town’s legacy via a look at the distinctive, classic architectural styles that inhabit our downtown, and learn how they were shaped and modified by Morgantown’s rich history and famous personages.

There are three unique ways to take this tour:

1. Pick up your Audio Walking Tour guidebook at the Morgantown History Museum, 175 Kirk Street.

2. View/listen to the tour on Google Maps.

3. Download the booklet (3MB).