This Louisiana transplant turned Morgantown and West Virginia devotee has passion, energy, and tenacity in spades.
DANIELLE WALKER
DANIELLE WALKER was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2018 and has spent each session since politely causing
a ruckus, when necessary, especially when it comes to
issues important to her constituents. She has become a central figure in the area’s Black Lives Matter movement and squared off with counterprotesters during a rally in Kingwood that garnered national attention. She’s committed to creating a diverse and inclusive West Virginia that offers equity for all of its citizens. Walker isn’t afraid to speak her mind and push for change, whether she’s at the Capitol in Charleston or on the streets of her district in Morgantown. She recently lobbied Morgantown City Council to throw its support behind the CROWN Act, a legislative act to provide statutory protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles. One thing’s for sure: Walker will leave a mark on Morgantown by the time she’s done, and the community will be better for it.
The Morgantown community knows it can count on THE NESSELROADS to deliver, whether it be their time, their talents, or their labor. The father and son duo have been integral figures in making Morgantown what it is today, and their impact is felt in everything from individual buildings, like Suncrest Center, to entire districts, like the Sabraton business corridor and the Wharf District, even including major shopping centers like Glenmark Centre and community recreational and social service improvements in Mylan Park and Morgantown Community Resources. What’s as important to them as their business pursuits, however, is the chance to give back. Both men are exceptionally active with area nonprofit organizations. “Molding and shaping a community is much more than real
estate or business development,” the younger Nesselroad says. “It is imperative for overall work– life balance, health, and overall enjoyment to live in an area that cares and invests in quality of life.” The elder Nesselroad agrees and says he’s found the most peace and joy in life helping the community.
MARK R. AND MARK J. NESSELROAD
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