Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced several appointments to key state boards in West Virginia, highlighting individuals with significant experience in their respective fields.
Donnie Lee Adkins II has been appointed to the West Virginia Parole Board. Adkins is the owner and operator of The Aspen Law Office in Raleigh County and has a background in criminal defense law. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and holds degrees from West Virginia University, including a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, a Master of Arts in Political Science, and a Juris Doctor. He also earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from American University. Adkins previously served as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Kanawha County from 2013 to 2014 and lives in Daniels, West Virginia.
Captain Richard E. Stephenson will join the Consolidated Public Retirement Board. Stephenson serves as Director of Executive Services for the West Virginia State Police and brings over twenty years of law enforcement experience. He began his career with the State Police in 2000 and completed both Basic and Cadet Classes at the State Police Academy, receiving the Outstanding Officer Award. His roles have included Uniform Road Trooper, Investigator with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Coordinator for the Central West Virginia Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, and Director of State Police Aviation since 2016. Stephenson also represents state police on the State Police Retirement Board.
Raymond I. Joseph has been named to the Board of Governors for the West Virginia Osteopathic School of Medicine. Joseph is Chief Executive Officer of the West Virginia Association of REALTORS since 2002. He holds degrees in Political Science and Public Administration from WVU, is certified to teach in five states, holds more than ten professional designations, is a trained mediator, teaches REALTOR safety courses nationally, and serves on multiple boards related to housing and public policy. Joseph resides with his family in Charleston.
Jamion Wolford has been reappointed to the Hope Scholarship Board. Wolford is CFO for Governor Patrick Morrisey’s Office and participates actively in non-profit organizations across West Virginia. He grew up near Keyser on a family farm, attended public schools in Mineral County, earned an accounting degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, an MBA from Marshall University, and a Certificate of Forensic Account from WVU.
Governor Morrisey said these appointments reflect “outstanding West Virginians who bring extensive experience and a dedication to serving the people of our state.”
