09/30/2026
Congratulations to Kelly Vickers on being named Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority!
We’re proud to work alongside NRGRDA and look forward to continuing to support its work to advance economic development and opportunity across the region.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) Board of Directors has selected Kelly Vickers as its new Executive Director. Vickers was chosen following a rigorous, highly competitive search process and will lead the organization in advancing economic development across Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
Vickers currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Compliance Manager for the West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board, providing executive financial and operational leadership while working with public authorities, boards, county commissions, state agencies, elected officials, and community stakeholders. A Lincoln County native, she brings nearly two decades of public-sector executive experience in West Virginia, along with expertise in strategic leadership, financial and organizational management, grants, compliance, board governance, and public administration. She holds degrees from West Virginia University and Marshall University and is currently pursuing a second master's degree in Business Administration.
NRGRDA looks forward to welcoming Vickers and working with her to strengthen programs, partnerships, and economic development opportunities throughout the New River Gorge region.
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