About
Our Team
The Mon Forest Towns Partnership is guided by local representatives, staff, and partners who work together to support West Virginia’s outdoor recreation communities and strengthen all 12 gateway towns.
Staff
Meet the Mon Towns Team
With two volunteer representatives from each town elected to our board, the Mon Forest Towns Partnership ensures that each of our communities has an equal voice in shaping the future of West Virginia's outdoor recreation economy This unique structure keeps our work truly community-driven, grounded in local insight and shared purpose. None of it would be possible without the dedication and collaboration of our staff, board members, and strategic partners who bring their times, expertise, and passion to the table every day.
Emily Lynn-Cook
Community Projects Manager
Sam Kniery
Community Engagement Manager
Sara Cottingham
Grants Program Coordinator
Josh Nease
Executive Director
Town Representatives
Jessica Sutton
Chair, Elkins Representative
My number one favorite outdoor recreation activity is trail running and Otter Creek Wilderness Area is one of my favorite places for it. Pack some water, mashed potatoes and bacon in a bag, grab some friends, and lets hit the trail.
Nicolle Flood-Sawczyszyn
Vice-Chair, Durbin Representative
Al Tomson
Treasurer, Davis Representative
Anne Humes
Secretary, Seneca Rocks Representative
Gerald Dornburg
Cowen Representative
Sam Felton
Marlinton Representative
Bob McCalley
Petersburg Representative
Dawn O’Dell
Richwood Representative
Erika Smith
Thomas Representative
Bo Belshee
White Sulphur Springs Representative
Bruce Kolsun
Parsons Representative
Joe Holmes
Davis Representative
Michelle Connor
Franklin Representative
Keyra Hollmer-Barnhouse
Cowen Representative
Nanci Bross-Fregonara
Elkins Representative
Marka Taylor
Durbin Representative
Melinda Brooks
Franklin Representative
Lauren Bennett
Marlinton Representative
Carla Kaposy
Petersburg Representative
Eric Micheal Wagnon
Richwood Representative
Clay Elkins
White Sulphur Springs Representative
Felicia Cook
Seneca Rocks Representative
Jody Flanagan
Thomas Representative
Marketing Committee
Jody Flanagan
Thomas Representative
Felicia Cook
Seneca Rocks Representative
Clay Elkins
White Sulphur Springs Representative
Eric Micheal Wagnon
Richwood Representative
Carla Kaposy
Petersburg Representative
Lauren Bennett
Marlinton Representative
Melinda Brooks
Franklin Representative
