Mountwest Foundation and Alumni

09/18/2026

Meet Foundation Board member, Cassie Miller! 🌟

Cassie Miller is a graduate of Marshall University with a BA in Education with an Emphasis on English/Language Arts. Cassie taught middle school in Huntington, WV and coached middle school track and field. While teaching, she served in various committees and leadership roles. She has been an active member in her community, serving as Junior League of Huntington’s board member & President, a member of the Marshall Artists Series, and served as Chairperson of the Local School Improvement Council at Huntington High School. She is married and has three children and two Great Danes.

09/18/2026

https://wchstv.com/news/local/mountwest-hosts-mount-your-voice-voter-registration-day-event

Mountwest Community & Technical College hosted “Mount Your Voice: National Voter Registration Day 2026” on Tuesday.The event was part of the nationwide, nonpart

09/11/2026

🏈Hey Herd fans! Heading to the game tomorrow? We have your game day parking covered!!!🏈

We have game day parking available at our lots on 7th avenue and 20th street, just a few blocks from the stadium.

Same Day Parking
$20 per spot
Card or exact cash only

Season Parking Pass
$120
Limited Passes Available
Email: [email protected] to reserve your spot or for more information

Need space to have fun before the game?
Our field is available for game day reservations!
✴️1/2 field $75 per game
✴️Full field $120 per game
🚗 Both options include 2 parking spots
Email [email protected] to reserve your spot

Parking passes and field reservations are available on a first- come, first serve basis, so don't wait to claim your spot. Proceeds support the Mountwest Foundation which provides scholarship opportunities for Mountwest students.

See you tomorrow!

09/11/2026

Join us in welcoming CW Dolin to the Mountwest Foundation Board! 🌟

CW serves as the Government Guaranty Specialist in Operations at Peoples Bank where he works collaboratively across all departments ensuring that business and commercial projects meet the guidelines and requirements for specific government lending programs. He is a proud Thundering Herd alumni having graduated with his B.A. in Political Science. CW also is a strong believer in the power of giving back to your community and is highly involved in several nonprofit organizations in the area. He currently serves and volunteers for several organizations. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Huntington YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State and the Ronald McDonald House Huntington. He also serves as an appointed member of the City of Huntington Planning Commission.

09/04/2026

Meet Mountwest Foundation Board member, Jeff Harkins. 🌟

Jeffrey M. Harkins serves as President and CEO of Woodlands Retirement Community, a role he assumed in November 2014. Jeff brings with him over 35 years of experience managing and leading senior services in standalone and multisite organizations in 6 states.

A graduate of Kansas University in Lawrence, Kansas, Jeff has Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Master of Science Degree in Health Services Administration.

Jeff has covered almost all areas of senior care, including skilled nursing, CCRCs, independent, assisted living and memory care. He is known as a passionate and energetic leader with a keen sense of customer service, community outreach, employee development, and marketing. Throughout the years, Jeff has gained extensive experience in leading strategic campus transformation, addressing significant operational challenges, developing community relations and expanding mission.

Jeff feels honored to build on the Woodlands wonderful 30-year legacy and to lead the community into the future with stability and strength.

Jeff and his wife, Lora, a teacher at Milton Middle School, have 5 children and 5 grandchildren.

09/02/2026

It's that time of year! 💗We are gearing up for next month’s Pink Out for All event and are officially taking pre-orders for Pink Out for All swag and Krispy Kreme doughnuts, which can be picked up in the Mountwest lobby during the week of October 19-22. Proceeds benefit student scholarships.

To place an order, you can visit https://mountwest-foundation.square.site/.

The last day to place a pre-order is Friday, October 2.

08/31/2026

We are pleased to share that Mountwest student, Cori Boggs, has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, joining 200 students nationwide recognized for their academic achievement and pursuit of career-focused education. 🌟

Funded by the Chime Scholars Foundation and administered by the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation, the Chime Workforce Scholarship supports students pursuing career and technical education at two-year colleges. Each scholar will receive a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses as they complete a certificate or associate degree preparing them to enter the workforce in a high-demand field.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/31/2026 HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA Cori Boggs, a student at Mountwest Community & Technical College in West Virginia, has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, joining 200 students nationwide recognized for their academic achievement and pursuit of career-focused educatio

08/28/2026

Meet Mountwest Foundation Board Member, Allison White! 🌟

Allison has been an incredible asset to the Board, especially in the planning and ex*****on of our annual Plates with a Purpose event.

Allison is the owner of Sip Downtown Brasserie located in the heart of Huntington. She's a graduate of the MBA program at Marshall University and earned her culinary degree from Johnson and Wales University. Allison is married to Dr. Scott Keffer and has an adorable 9-year-old girl and is a stepmother to 4 young adults. She enjoys staying active, cooking and growing in her faith.

08/21/2026

Meet Mountwest Foundation Board Member, Anna Ford! 🌟

Anna is an Assistant Vice President at Huntington Federal Savings Bank in Huntington, West Virginia. A proud lifelong West Virginian and 2011 graduate of Marshall University, Anna earned degrees in Accounting and Finance and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Anna is passionate about serving her community and supporting organizations that create opportunities for others. In addition to serving on the Mountwest Foundation Board, she is currently Board Chair for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State, and a board member of the Marshall University Advisory Board for the Division of Accountancy and Legal Environment, and the West Virginia Society of CPAs. Through her professional and volunteer work, she enjoys supporting education, mentorship, and community engagement.

Outside of work and volunteering, Anna helps manage a local group fitness gym, which keeps her busy, moving, and laughing. She enjoys exercising, traveling — especially to the beach — and spending time with friends. An avid music lover and Swiftie, Anna is happiest with a great playlist, a good audiobook, a concert to look forward to, or any excuse to dance.

08/14/2026

Meet Mountwest Foundation Board member, Amy Frasure. Amy has been a dedicated supporter of the Mountwest Foundation, including serving as our former Board President. Her leadership, expertise and commitment have been invaluable to our Foundation and the students we serve.

We’re so grateful that Amy continues to be part of the Foundation Board. Thank you, Amy, for all you’ve done and all you continue to do for Mountwest!

Amy is the founder and owner of Bullseye Total Media, a full-service advertising and communications agency headquartered in Huntington, West Virginia. Since founding the BTM in 2015, she has grown Bullseye into a full-service advertising agency of more than 20 professionals serving clients across a variety of industries.

A graduate of Ohio University, Amy began her career with Sinclair Broadcast Group before launching Bullseye. Amy serves on the boards of the Mountwest Foundation, Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, Goodwill KYOWVA, and Little Victories Animal Rescue.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking Sunday Dinners, spending time with family and friends, and making memories with her daughter, Dru.