SAMANTHA CART
Fueling the
Future
ARE GOOD LEADERS born or made, and
what makes a good leader?
True leaders are engaged and empow-
ered, open to change, focused, hard-work-
ing and proactive. They’re the first to
arrive and the last to leave. Others are
naturally drawn to their positive attitude
and genuine enthusiasm. Leaders live in-
tentionally—their actions are no accident.
Like the abundant natural resources that
fuel our state and our country, the Sharp
Shooters Class of 2017 is fueling the future
of West Virginia. Their maturity and expe-
rience is evident in their accomplishments
and involvement as they have each dedi-
cated their life to making West Virginia
a true representation of Almost Heaven.
West Virginia Executive’s (WVE) Sharp
Shooters are West Virginians over the age
of 43 who have built their reputations on
a commitment to career and community
success and represent what is great about
the past and exciting about the future of
the Mountain State.
WVE’s strict criteria for choosing Sharp
Shooters ensures they are the best of the
best. Nominees must have lived in the
state and been in their West Virginia-
based position for at least five years and
must actively participate in community
service and philanthropic endeavors, as
well as efforts to move the Mountain
State forward to prosperity. Past and
present service to West Virginia is the
critical component to choosing each Sharp
Shooter from the long list of nominees
WVE receives each year because it shows
that the contender is invested not just in
their own success but in the success of
others and the future of the state.
WVE is proud to introduce the Sharp
Shooters Class of 2017.
If you know someone who is making
a significant impact in their career and
community, nominate them for next year’s
class. Nominations are accepted year-round
and can be submitted at www.wvexecutive.
com/sharp-shooter-nomination-form.
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