about us

Board President

Cliff is a professor in the School of Business at Fairmont State University, but is also an avid real estate developer and AllPro Home Improvement, located in downtown Fairmont. He is a long-time member of the Partnership’s Board of Directors and is currently serving as the President. He possesses knowledge of tax credits and construction, as well as the processes of acquisition and demolition.

Program Manager of Economic Development, City of Fairmont

Alex is the Program Manager of Economic Development for the City of Fairmont and has been appointed to the FCDP Board of Directors by the City Manager. In this role, he assists with the economic development of the city, which includes coordinating and implementing projects and programs that support commercial, office and industrial development, business attraction, and retention.

President, Marion Regional Development Corp.

Nick was a charter member of the partnership and has served on the Board of Directors for a number of years. Since 1996, he’s served as the president and ED of the Marion County Development Corporation, as well as a multitude of other local organizations that have a direct impact on the community and economic development of Marion County.

Owner, Queenie’s

Francis is a long-time resident of Fairmont. She owns Queenie’s, an errand and delivery service that caters to veterans and senior citizens. As a resident in one of the organization’s HOME rental units, Frances is able to give a unique perspective and valuable insight regarding the needs of this project’s beneficiaries.

Board Secretary

Tim serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors and is employed by the NCWV Community Action Agency as the shelter manager for Scott’s Place in downtown Fairmont, WV. He has an excellent working knowledge of the city’s homeless and underprivileged populations and has built relationships that have allowed our organization to seamlessly transition residents from the shelter into permanent housing. He also serves on the board of directors Human Resources committee.

Associate Professor of Architecture, Fairmont State University

 Robert is currently an Associate Professor at Architecture at Fairmont State University. He has extensive experience working as an architect, maker, and educator, frequently teaching design studios, history/theory courses, and facilitating travel programs.

Retired City Manager, City of Fairmont

Bruce came to Fairmont working for the citizens of Fairmont for 26 years, 15 as utility manager (water and wastewater utilities) and 11 years as city manager. Since coming to Fairmont, he has belonged to and/or served on the boards of the Marion County United Way, OIC, the Kiwanis Club of Fairmont, the South Fairmont Rotary Club, the FCDP, the Mountaineer Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and currently serve as secretary of Marion Regional Development Corporation (MRDC).

Coordinator, Marion County Grants

Belinda is the Marion County Grants Coordinator and serves on the Partnership’s Board of Directors as a representative of the Marion County administration. Her experience in writing proposals, particularly state and federal grants has been beneficial to FCDP. She also helps us locate property through tax sales and is familiar with GIS mapping and records room searches.