Ethan Loewen has been a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, since 2009. Before that, he was a branch manager for First United Bank and Trust, in Martinsburg. Ethan's hometown is on Long Island, NY, where he is descended from a 370 year lineage of commercial fishermen. After High School he served in the US Navy, […]
Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) WISH is a women's giving circle sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and develop the amazing potential of women's philanthropy. Since 2015, our high-impact grants to Shepherd University and the tri-state community affect positive changes, bring new funding resources, and make philanthropy accessible. Presenters: […]
Berniece Collis is a life-long resident of Berkeley County. Graduate of Shepherd University and WV University. Berniece taught for 11 years at Hedgesville Middle School. She left to join her husband in the family business, Minghini's General Contractors, Inc, where she has the pleasure of working daily with her husband and two sons. Bernice served […]
Chris Gorman’s lifelong dedication to agriculture began in childhood, working alongside his father and grandfather at Harmony Hill Farm. His curiosity and commitment to learning every aspect of farm operations led him to take on increasing responsibility, including decision-making roles focused on expanding production and implementing best management practices. Chris is especially committed to environmental […]
MBA student, college recruiter, two-time National Dance Alliance Collegiate Champion, and WV Physical Activity Plan Ambassador, Elizabeth Romanek of Wheeling added Miss West Virginia 2026 to her list of accomplishments. First up on her agenda is to motivate, optimize, vitalize, and energize all West Virginians to move in ways that best suit them through her […]
Matthew Gray is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander and the President of Captain and Commander, LLC, a maritime cybersecurity and compliance firm, as well as GrayMatter LLC, which provides federal IT and cyber support services. He also serves on the Vestry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown. Born in Montrose, Colorado, Matthew is an […]
Olivia Black is a park ranger and the volunteer coordinator at Antietam National Battlefield. Previously she worked as a park guide at Fort Sumer and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. She has a bachelor's degree in history from St. Mary's College of Maryland and a master's degree in history from The Citadel. Her talk is […]
The Eastern Panhandle Swim Club (EPSC) is a premier, coach-owned year-round USA Swimming Team based at the Shepherd University Wellness Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Originally rooted in the SUWC Sea Snakes program established in 2014, EPSC officially launched as an independent organization in May 2024. The club provides comprehensive training for athletes aged 5 […]
Our first stop will be at Petit Domaine Sparkling Winery & Estate, followed by a visit to Loco Lion Brewery, and we will conclude the tour at Doukenie Winery.
Aylin Godfrey is in the class of 2027 at Jefferson High School. She has served as the president of Clovers In Action 4-H Club and is a member of the Teen Advisory and STEM Committees for Jefferson County. Outside of 4-H, she is the president of her school’s Science National Honor Society chapter and performs […]
Paul Teter is a native of Romney, West Virginia, and the youngest member of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown. A 2025 graduate of Shepherd University, he currently works at his alma mater as an Admissions Counselor, recruiting students from all across West Virginia. Learn more about his life, journey, and experiences that led to his […]
Paul Teter is a native of Romney, West Virginia, and the youngest member of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown. A 2025 graduate of Shepherd University, he currently works at his alma mater as an Admissions Counselor, recruiting students from all across West Virginia. Learn more about his life, journey, and experiences that led to his […]