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This new partnership will allow the physicians at The Green- brier Clinic to refer patients to some of the top experts in specific fields for extended treatment. New services will also be offered on a periodic basis, including neurology, rheumatology, hema- tology/oncology and expanded gastroenterology. Contractors Association of West Virginia Names New Assistant Executive Director The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) has named Patrick McDonald as assistant executive director. McDonald will coordinate a number of activities and programs that will provide CAWV members with value for their dues investment. “Pat’s demonstrated leadership and commitment to building strong relationships in the construction industry over the past nine years have been a tremendous benefit to contractors in West Virginia and to members of the CAWV,” says Mike Clowser, CAWV’s executive director. Thomas Named to Board of Directors for Community Bankers of West Virginia David Thomas, president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Community Bankers of West Virginia, a trade association that represents and promotes community banking across the state. Thomas was named president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank on January 1, 2017, and has served on the bank’s board of directors since 2003. He also currently serves on the board of directors and as secretary for Milan Puskar Health Right and is on the advisory council for the West Virginia University College of Business and Economics MBA Program. Meridian Behavioral Health Systems Purchases Highland Hospital Meridian Behavioral Health Systems of Brentwood, TN, has completed its purchase of Highland Hospital of Charleston. Programs, staff and local leadership at Highland will remain in place. Meridian has assumed all liabilities for Highland’s pension fund, real estate and leases. “We are pleased to add Highland Hospital to our network of facilities,” says Wes Mason, president and CEO of Meridian. “Highland has an excellent record of service to the people of West Virginia, and Meridian looks forward to helping Highland do even more for its community.” West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council Launches Internet Speed Test The West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council is seeking public participation in a new initiative as part of its mission to provide affordable and accessible broadband service throughout the state. The council has created a speed test portal that allows state residents to accurately measure their internet speed. The speed test will provide the data needed to generate a statewide broad- band coverage map that will accurately identify the presence and level of broadband service in the state. The speed test, located at https://broadband.wv.gov, is inde- pendently administered through an internet speed testing and analysis company.  Jones INVESTIGATIONS Jones Investigations specializes in pre-employment background searches, covert rural video surveillance and covert corporate office sweeps. Bob Jones, Private Investigator (304) 437-2867 [email protected] WWW.WVEXECUTIVE.COM FA L L 2 017 131