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 and Student Affairs
Presidential Cabinet
Al Collins
Campus Police Officer Lead
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Brad Wilson, CFO
Director of Financial Analysis & Institutional Reporting
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Bob Cooper
Executive Director
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Brent Dotson
Associate Director
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Doug Anthony
Chief Information Officer
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Dr. David Lancaster
Vice President
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Dr. Jenny Waters
Director
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Heather Skidmore
Director Financial Aid Services
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Holly Martin
Professor
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Jeannine Hetrick-Ratliffe
Executive Director of Business Services & Procurement
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Jennifer Forster
Executive Director
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Kim McFee
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
Dean of Early College, Director of WVU at Parkersburg Foundation
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Nicole Shutts
Program Coordinator
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Senta Goudy
Dean
Downtown
Dr. Jared Gump
Dean, Academic Affairs
Kyle Lancaster
Director, Center for Instructional Innovation
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Andrew Rochus
Associate 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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