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Chris Willits

VP Private Banking/Trust Officer
WesBanco Bank
300 Tennessee Ave
Charleston, WV 25302

Chris is a Hurricane native and has lived in West Virginia his entire life. In 1991, Chris graduated from West Virginia State University with a B.A. in Economics and immediately started his career in banking. Through the advancement of his career, Chris was given the opportunity to experience many different disciplines within the banking industry, but realized Private Banking and Trust gave him the most satisfaction in being able to build the relationships with his clients, which led to a better understanding of their needs and goals. Chris continued his education by obtaining his Series 6, 63 and Insurance license, graduating from the Cannon Trust School and is currently working to complete his Certified Wealth Specialist designation. Chris currently serves as Development Chair and Board Member of the American Heart Association and is also a Board Member of Rebuilding Together-Charleston, which assists the elderly and underprivileged. In his spare time, Chris and his wife Jennifer like to ski, bike ride and attend their boy's, Chase 12 and Max 8, sporting events.

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Bethany Kinder

Director of Communications and Managing Editor of the West Virginia Medical Journal
West Virginia State Medical Association
2018 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25311

Bethany began her tenure at the West Virginia State Medical Association (WVSMA) as the Membership Director. She was recently promoted to Director of Communications and the Managing Editor for the West Virginia Medical Journal. In her new role, Bethany directs internal and external communications for WVSMA and each organization WVSMA manages, including the West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, the West Virginia Association of Physician Assistants, the Monongalia County Medical Society, Kanawha Medical Society and WESPAC, the political action committee for WVSMA. She also works with the WVSMA team to coordinate and host political fundraisers and other events, including conferences and statewide meetings.She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Communication from the University of Charleston (UC) in 2017. With strong ties to her alma mater, Bethany serves as a member of the Universitys National Alumni Board. She serves as a speaker at UC functions such as scholarship competitions for prospective students and works with current students as a mentor.Bethany is a member of 2020 class of Leadership West Virginia and was named one of the State Journal's 2019 Generation Next: 40 under 40 recipients. She is a current member of the West Virginia Association of Society Executives and American Association of Medical Society Executives. Bethany lives in Charleston and takes pride in volunteering in her local community. She also is actively involved in her church and enjoys weightlifting and outdoor activities.

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