Welcome!
The Board of Governors is the principal policy-making and advisory body on all matters relating to, and affecting the university’s mission. In fulfillment of its fiduciary responsibility its members work with the President to approve policies, strategic goals and resources for programs and services.
The West Virginia State University Board of Governors (BOG) was created by the West Virginia Legislature as its governing body (§18B-2A-1). Consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor of West Virginia and three elected representatives by students, faculty, and staff, the BOG sets the annual budget and determines policies for operation and control of the University. Among the powers given, is the power to appoint a President, and delegates broad authority to the President to operate the University.
2025-2026 MEETING DATES
The following meeting dates for AY 2025-2026 were approved by the West Virginia State University Board of Governors at its June 12, 2025, meeting. Meetings are typically scheduled in the Grand Hall of the Erickson Alumni Center.
- September 4, 2025
- October 23, 2025
- December 11, 2025
- February 4, 2026 (Constituent Group Meetings)
- February 5, 2026
- April 16, 2026
- June 4, 2026
Board of Governors Information
Board Members
Mr. Ian Flores
Chair
Senior Vice President
NTV Asset
Management LLC
Ms. Tracy McKibben
Vice Chair
​Founder and President
MAC Energy Advisors LLC
Mr. W. Lee Greenhowe
Secretary
Sales Leader
State Farm Insurance
Mr. Mark W. Kelley
Member Attorney
Ray, Winton & Kelley, PLLC
Mr. Duke Jordan
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Ms. Brianna Parks
Student Representative
Mr. Michael McClung
Staff Representative
Manager of Business
Operations/Student Accounts
Mr. James Payne, CPA
Tax Manager
MRC Global Inc.
Dr. Michael Pennington
Faculty Representative
Mr. Lester Raines
Owner
Lester Raines Imports
Honda-Mazda
Dr. Lateef Y. Saffore
Executive Strategist
Business Owner
Mr. Vic Sprouse
Project Manager
BHE Renewables