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| MEMBER PROFILES AND DIRECTORY Logan Coal Vendor Association members provide a wide variety of goods and services. Members are bound together by the knowledge that the coal industry is vital to the economic future of southern West Virginia. Members are urged to supply pictures and information about their businesses for use in this section. See the links below for more information on members.
 The Genesis Group is a full-service public relations firm founded in 1994 by T.L. Headley. Headquartered in Ona, West Virginia, The Genesis Group is dedicated to providing the small business and entrepreneurial communities of West Virginia and the Tri-State region with access to the very best counsel possible for their public relations, media relations, crisis management, investor and financial relations, association management and marketing needs.
Founder T.L. Headley brings to the table more than 17 years of experience in mass communications, including five years as senior writer for one of the state's primary business publications and two years as communications officer for several major state agencies.
Headley has an MBA in finance and IT management from West Virginia University (2003), an MA in public relations and journalism from Marshall University (2001) and a BA in political science and history from Marshall University (1988).
Headley is a 2001 graduate of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Leadership West Virginia program and has completed two years of the three-year curriculum leading to certification in community and economic development through the CDI-East.
In addition, Headley has achieved accreditation in asset management and has earned NASD Series 7 and 66 brokerage licenses.
Walker Machinery 
Walker Machinery Co., a third-generation, family-owned company founded in 1950, prides itself in providing quality Caterpillar equipment and excellent service to its customers. Walker's more than 750 highly trained and dedicated employees help to make Walker Machinery Co. virtually synonymous with Caterpillar in Southern West Virginia. In 2003, Walker celebrated its 50th anniversary as a Caterpillar dealer.
Walker Machinery believes that its employees are its greatest asset and takes a sincere interest in its people and their development. Walker also believes that the people in its organization can work together for their common good and for the common good of the company.
The corporate purpose of Walker Machinery is to market products and services that represent a superior value to our customers. The company continually strives to improve these values, by effectively merchandising both quality products and exceptional customer service. Walker seeks to accomplish this by offering capable, well-trained employees and strategically placed facilities, along with a reputation for honesty and integrity in every aspect of its business.
Cecil I. Walker and R.D. "Dusty" Rhodes - then owners of Rhodes-Walker Chevrolet in South Charleston, W.Va. - purchased the former Baldwin Machinery Company on July 12, 1950. With that purchase Walker Machinery Co. was born.
With the start of construction of the West Virginia Turnpike in 1951 and the Interstate program in 1953, the new company did not have to wait long to begin tasting success. Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest heavy equipment manufacturer, awarded the company a dealership on June 8, 1953. In 1958 Walker and Rhodes bought each other out with Cecil Walker becoming sole owner of Walker Machinery.
Richard Walker joined the company in 1960. After serving in various positions, Richard became President in 1969 and Chairman of the Board upon Cecil Walker's death in 1978. Stephen Walker joined the company in 1971, serving initially in the sales department. He became Executive Vice President in 1973 and President in 1978. The Walker family's commitment continues in the 21st century with a third generation involved in the management of the business.
Walker Machinery Co., the Earthmoving Division, is responsible for Caterpillar sales in 25 West Virginia counties and eight Southeastern Ohio counties. The major markets served include coal, construction, forestry and industry.
Walker Engine Power and Walker Express - The Cat Rental Store also play an important role in the success of Walker Machinery Co. Walker Engine Power is the division responsible for commercial engine sales, rental and service, as well as truck engine sales, parts and service. Walker Express is a full-line rental service division that meets the demands of the busy construction industry.
Walker operates from several locations:
Belle - Main Offices
Diamond - Truck Shop, Weld Shop, Used Parts, HR, Walker Engine Power
Parkersburg - Full Service Store, Walker Express, Truck Shop
Beckley - Full Service Store, Walker Express, Hydraulic & Machine Shop
Summersville - Parts Distribution, Field Service, Walker Express
Logan - Full Service Store
Huntington - Full Service Store, Walker Express
Nitro - Walker Express, Parts & Service
Jackson, Ohio - Full Service Store, Walker Express
Athens, Ohio - Walker Express
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was established as an open-door, comprehensive  community college on July 1, 1971 (named Southern West Virginia Community College) by combining two existing branches of Marshall University. Through legislation enacted in March 1995, the College’s name was changed to Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Both the Williamson and Logan branches had been in operation since 1963 under the academic, fiscal, and administrative control of Marshall University, providing primarily the first two years of liberal arts, teacher education, and career programs in secretarial science, and radiologic technology.
The College's first permanent building was dedicated in Williamson in 1971. From 1971 to 1974 Southern expanded its program offerings and enlarged its community service offerings. In 1974, the College expanded its operation to off-campus sites in Mingo, Logan and Wyoming Counties. This expansion continued until 1976 when the West Virginia Board of Regents established informal service boundaries for all the state's public colleges and universities. Southern West Virginia Community College was assigned a service area of 1,900 square miles to provide undergraduate education and community service.
In 1975 facilities were acquired in Wyoming County; in 1977 the Boone County Center was established; and in 1979 a permanent campus facility was dedicated in Logan.
In 1981 the College expanded its service area again, this time by interstate agreement. Students from Martin and Pike counties in Kentucky were permitted to attend Southern at in-state fees. This agreement was reviewed again in 1989 and 1995 with approval by the West Virginia State College System Board of Directors, the Kentucky Council on Higher Education, and the University of Kentucky.
In order to provide a variety of opportunities for our students, Southern has entered into various educational agreements with several colleges and universities. The “2+2" agreement provides a seamless transition leading to the last two years of a baccalaureate degree after completing the first two years of the specified program at Southern.
Southern is also exploring ways to provide access to degrees and programs using alternative delivery modes, including distance learning and on-line instruction. These agreements are currently being updated and initiated with higher education institutions throughout the state and across the nation.
In 1983 the President of Southern appointed a Logan Capital Development Planning Committee to determine if new or additional facilities were needed for the Logan Campus. The Committee determined that the current facility needed to be expanded. Because of the Committee’s recommendations, a multi-purpose room was added, the library was expanded, a 500 seat theater was added, and offices were added at a cost of $3,166,155.
In 1986 property was purchased at Saulsville, West Virginia for the new site of the Wyoming County Center. Construction began in January 1989, and was completed in December 1989. The cost of the project was approximately $1,963,035. In 1992, the Boone County and Wyoming County Centers were designated as campuses by the State College System Board of Directors.
As the student population increased, the need for larger facilities became evident. In 1982 the Southern West Virginia Community College Foundation purchased a building in Madison to house the Boone County Center. In 1983 the Board of Regents purchased the facility from the Foundation for $190,000. Renovation, totaling $384,498, was completed in 1987.
In March 1995, S.B. 547 defined eleven community and technical college districts throughout the state. The legislation also expanded Southern’s service district. Southern’s district now includes Boone, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming counties and a portion of Raleigh County in West Virginia and Pike and Martin counties in Kentucky through a reciprocity agreement.
Construction for a new Boone/Lincoln Campus began in the fall of 1996. This project is unique in that it involves a cooperative arrangement between Southern and the Boone County Board of Education. The 15,000 square foot facility was built on Board of Education property adjacent to the Boone Career and Technical Center. The project, one of two model projects of this kind in West Virginia, allows for the sharing of programs and services by both institutions. The facility, which was built at a cost of approximately $2 million dollars, was funded through the West Virginia School Building Authority, the State College System Board of Directors and Southern. The facility opened in April, 1998.
Southern has also made great strides in providing educational opportunities to isolated geographic areas in our service district not readily served by one of our four campus locations. These satellite sites located at the Charles Yeager Technical Center in Hamlin, West Virginia and Harts High School in Harts, West Virginia, feature state of the art electronic interactive classroom equipment. These delivery sites offer many college-level courses to students who otherwise would be unable to further their education.
Recently Southern opened the Earl Ray Tomblin Workforce Development Center and Administrative Complex adjacent to the Logan Campus. This facility houses the Central Administrative offices as well as modern training facilities for college and community use. The primary focus of this facility will be business and industry training and instruction.
October 1, 1999, marked a culmination of a dream for the Williamson Campus and the surrounding communities. That Friday hosted the groundbreaking ceremonies for a new $2.3 million dollar state of the art library. The facility was funded by federal, state, and College dollars and serves as a vital link in providing improved educational options for citizens in southern West Virginia.
Higher education governance in West Virginia has undergone many changes over the years. In 1989 two governing boards were established to replace the Board of Regents. Southern was assigned to the Board of Directors of the State College System which has responsibility for governing the ten four-year colleges and two freestanding community colleges in the state. In January of 1992 the Board of Directors designated the centers in Wyoming and Boone counties as campuses. As a result of legislative action in March 1995 the name of the College was officially changed to Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College and the district was again increased to include all of Lincoln and McDowell counties as well as a portion of Raleigh County.
During the 2000 legislative session, S.B. 653 was passed and resulted in substantial changes in the administration of higher education in West Virginia. The State College System Board of Directors was dissolved, effective June 30, 2000. A Higher Education Policy Commission was created in July 2000, for policy development and other statewide issues. Each institution is now governed by a local Board of Governors effective July 1, 2001.
The history of Logan Regional Medical Center is a rich one. From its inception, the hospital has continued to improve its care and its facilities throughout the years. We're proud to take you on the journey from the hospital's beginning through the present day and into the future - where we are still expanding our services, obtaining state-of-the-art technology, and building a new Emergency Department and Women's Center. Now for our beginning…..
Logan General Hospital began when several doctors and businessmen constructed a five-story 95 bed hospital that opened its doors in 1926.
When the hospital was incorporated in 1928, the name became Hatfield-Lawson Hospital. And in 1934, the name was changed to Logan General Hospital. Until 1967, the hospital continued to be owned and managed by three doctors until it was purchased by a corporation. Logan Medical Foundation, a community non-profit organization was formed in 1969, became responsible for managing the hospital.
Logan General Hospital built a new $4.6 million dollar facility, made up of 110 beds and 12 bassinets, which opened in February 1975. More than half of the ne w innovative five-story facility projects 44 feet out over the Guyandotte River bank. The hospital's cantilever's construction is supported by eight large concrete piers. In 1983, the Hospital began an expansion and renovation project which included the construction of an additional floor, the renovation of portions of the existing building, additions to the ground and first floors, and the construction of a new six-level tower adjoining the existing building. The construction of a new three story medical office building adjacent to the main hospital building was also undertaken. The medical office building housed hospital-based physician's group practices. The 1983 project resulted in an addition of 27 beds and was completed in 1985.
Guyan Valley Hospital, a critical access facility, was purchased in June 1983 by Aracoma Medical Foundation, a non-profit corporation. The Aracoma Foundation and The Logan Medical Foundation shared the same Board of Directors. January 1993 brought yet another expansion for Logan General by the addition of Doctors' Park. This facility, located on the east end of the hospital's campus, houses various physicians' offices. August 20, 1994 saw the dedication of the Kruger Medical Plaza which was named after long time physician and Board Member, I. M. Kruger, M.D. Kruger Medical Plaza is a four story building which also houses various physician offices. As Logan General's services grew, so did the number of employees. In 1994, the hospital expanded the parking facilities on its main campus by adding more than 300 parking spaces at the east end of the hospital's campus.
LifePoint Hospitals Incorporated creates more positive changes for Logan General.
In December 2002 LifePoint Hospitals Inc. purchased Logan General Hospital. The name of the hospital was changed to Logan Regional Medical Center (LRMC). With this acquisition, came additional growth for the hospital. Remodeling and renovations for the hospital included new interior and exterior signage; hospital services were relocated to make room for new physicians in the Kruger Medical Plaza and in Doctors Park. The Medical Office Building was updated and remodeled for different services, and in the hospital the 3rd, 4th , and 5th floors were brought up to date along with many other renovations . The financial services relocated to downtown Logan to provide better access for the community. A newly renovated $1.1 million dollar Physical Rehabilitation Unit opened October 1, 2003. And, seven new physicians have started practices in the community as of August 1, 2004. All of these physicians have residences within Logan County
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