Winter Member Updates
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Upcoming Event: Welcome to the 119th Congress
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Join us in welcoming West Virginia’s new and returning congressional delegation at a special reception on
Wednesday, February 26, 2025. This event is an opportunity to connect with our representatives and celebrate
their commitment to serving the Mountain State.
- Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
- Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-G50, Washington, D.C.
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Spotlight: Welcome Our New Board Members
We are thrilled to introduce three new leaders joining the WVSS board:
Max Hyman is Director of Transportation, Infrastructure and Labor Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers. He previously worked for Senator Shelley Moore Capito in various capacities for nearly a decade. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, he is an alumnus of West Virginia University and received a master's degree from Marshall University. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and their daughter.
Michael J. Chirico, Esq., is Director of Legislative and External Affairs at American Water (NYSE: AWK), where he leads efforts to strengthen and expand key, strategic 3rd party relationships, helping to further elevate American Water's industry leading voice with policy makers and regulators across the country. He previously served in various influential roles, including Vice President of Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, chief of staff in the U.S. House of Representatives and as Chief Strategy Officer for Marshall Health. A 2016 Leadership West Virginia graduate and recognized in 2019 as part of the “40 Under 40,” Chirico is also passionate about WV history, cycling, traveling, politics, and food.
Suzanne Bentzel rejoins the WV State Society after serving many years as a board member during the 1990s. Suzanne grew up in Morgantown in the 70s, graduated from West Virginia University (WVU) in 1985, and served as staff in a variety of capacities for Senators Robert C. Byrd (1988-2010) and Jay Rockefeller (2010-2014). In 2015, she jumped at the opportunity to serve her alma mater and represent the university in our Nation's Capital as WVU's Director of Federal Relations.
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