Larry Pack – Episode 9
In this episode of Our Communiversity Today, Dr. T. Ramon Stuart sits down with a proud WVU Tech alumnus who now plays a critical role in West Virginia’s future: State Treasurer Larry Pack Sr. From humble beginnings in the Upper Kanawha Valley to becoming a CPA, health care executive, and now the state’s chief financial […]
Bill Loving – Episode 7
In this episode, Dr. T. Ramon Stuart welcomes Bill Loving, President of Pendleton Community Bank, to discuss how community banking is helping southern West Virginia thrive, one relationship at a time. Loving reflects on his Beckley upbringing, his early years in banking, and how service to others has always guided his professional journey. Throughout the […]
Richard Jarrell – Episode 6
In this episode, Dr. T. Ramon Stuart welcomes Beckley’s own Richard Jarrell, known as The Chicken Man, for a discussion on entrepreneurship, mentorship, faith, and community service. Jarrell, who retired after 25 years with Chick-fil-A including nearly two decades in Beckley, shares how his childhood shaped a relentless work ethic and a commitment to giving […]
Congressman Nick Rahall – Episode 5
In this reflective episode, Dr. T. Ramon Stuart welcomes longtime West Virginia Congressman Nick Joe Rahall to discuss a life dedicated to public service, the power of community, and the value of remembering where we come from. Raised in Beckley and the grandson of Lebanese immigrants, Rahall shares a journey that began with family business […]
Dr. John Deskins – Episode 4
In this wide-ranging episode, Dr. T. Ramon Stuart sits down with Dr. John Deskins, Director of the WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research, and Sam Houston, a high school student serving as WVU Tech’s President for the Day. The conversation dives into the current state of the economy in southern West Virginia, focusing on […]
John Paul Houston – Episode 3
In this episode of Our Communiversity Today, Dr. T. Ramon Stuart explores economic development through the lens of real estate investment with guest John Paul Houston, a Virginia-based private lender and property developer who has found surprising opportunity in Beckley and surrounding communities. Houston shares how a single loan in Raleigh County sparked his interest […]
Raleigh County Prevention Coalition – Episode 2
In this episode, Dr. T. Ramon Stuart welcomes Kelly Gnau and Chris Crookshanks for a candid and inspiring discussion about the ongoing efforts to prevent youth substance use in Southern West Virginia. Kelly shares her own lived experience growing up in foster care and struggling with addiction as a teenager, offering a personal lens into […]
Dr. Deanee Johnson & Hillary Parcel – Episode 1
In this episode of Our Communiversity Today, Dr. T. Ramon Stuart is joined by Dr. Deanee Johnson of Just For Kids and Hillary Parcel, Chair of the WVU Tech School of Nursing. Together, they discuss an innovative partnership aimed at improving the care and support available to children who are victims of abuse in Southern […]