Meet Our President Torie Jackson
Dr. Torie Jackson is the president of WVU Parkersburg. A first-generation college student, Dr. Jackson is WVU Parkersburg Proud, earning an associate degree in Journalism from the institution. Before being named interim president, Dr. Jackson served in various roles at WVU Parkersburg, including Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement, President and CEO of the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation and Associate Professor of Communication.
Milestones
- Associate Degree in Journalism (WVU Parkersburg)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism (WVU)
- Master’s in Organizational Communication (WVU)
- Doctoral Degree in Higher Education Administration (WVU)
- Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership (Salem International University)
- Crisis Leadership Certificate (Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy)
She is married to Todd Jackson, a deputy sheriff in Ritchie County, and they reside in Ritchie County with their three sons, Creed, Heath, and Ruger.
Awards and Recognition
WV Young Guns Class of 2021 (WV Executive Magazine)
WVU Parkersburg Marketing Awards (23 National Awards)
Bernard P. McDonough Faculty of the Year (2015)
WVU Parkersburg Employee of the Year (2014)
Executive Staff
Dr. David Lancaster
Executive Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs
Olivia Reeder
Vice President of Institutional Advancement President, CEO of the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation
Jeannine Hetrick-Ratliffe
Executive Director of Finance & Administration
Bob Cooper
Executive Director of Maintenance & Facilities Management
Presidential Cabinet
Zachary Walker
Director of Jackson County Center
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Al Collins
Campus Police Officer Lead
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Bob Cooper
Executive Director of Maintenance & Facilities Management
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Brad Wilson, CFO
Executive Director
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Brent Dotson
Director of Business Services
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Cody Irick
Manager of Shipping & Receiving
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Doug Anthony
Chief Information Officer
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Dr. David Lancaster
Executive Vice President
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Jeannine Hetrick-Ratliffe
Executive Director of Finance & Administration
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Jennifer Forster
Senior Director
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Lauriel Rader
Executive Assistant to the President
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Leslie Sims
Executive Director
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Michele Wilson
Dean
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Olivia Reeder
Vice President of Institutional Advancement President, CEO of the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation
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Sami Kincaid
Executive Administrative Assistant
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Senta Goudy
Director of Civic Engagement
Dr. Jared Gump
Dean, Academic Affairs
Dr. Kyle Lancaster
Director, Center for Instructional Innovation
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Doug Rhodes
Associate Professor, Computer and Information Technology
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Andrew Rochus
Professor
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Andrew Walker
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
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Mary Bentz
Executive Director, HR and Compliance
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