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I will continue to fight for: Veterans, Senior Citizens, Farmers, Taxpayer's Rights, Children, and our Working Families. Our Mission: To continue our focus on a stronger, safer 4th District where our families, their children and grandchildren can live and prosper.
| Resume KAREN FACEMYER
Route 1, Box 142
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-2260
WV STATE SENATE-4TH DISTRICT
Charleston, West Virginia 2000-present
ELECTED OFFICIAL
Representing Jackson, Mason, Putnam, and Roane Counties. Responsibilities include addressing constituents’ interest, legal, research and analysis of issues including tax structure, infrastructure, business friendly environment, insurance, etc. Serve on Finance, Transportation, Agriculture, Banking and Insurance, and Economic Development committees.
2002 chosen as one of 40 emerging state leaders from across the nation to participate in the Henry Toll Fellowship program sponsored by the Council of State Governments. Participate in interviews with candidates of the program, evaluations of applications, prepare and submit recommendations to the Committee.
2003 One of three Legislators of the Year for the West Virginia Municipal League.
2005 National Appointment as Co-Chair Agricultural Committee- Council of State Government. Assist in developing and executing agenda for a committee of State Legislators from across the nation. Research in several areas of Agriculture with a concentration in diversified and emerging technologies and deliverables. Submit and deliver committee reports to the Executive Officers and Board of Directors.
2005 Named Legislator of the Year for the Vocational Technical Association in West Virginia and for the southern district which includes 13 states..
POLYMER ALLIANCE ZONE®
Davisville, West Virginia 2006-present
Senator Karen Facemyer was hired on July 1, 2006 as Executive Vice President of the Polymer Alliance Zone®, Inc and was named President on October 15, 2006. Her initial duties concentrate on building PAZ through its unique partnerships among businesses, education and government.
WEST VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES-12TH DISTRICT Ripley/Charleston, West Virginia 1993-2000
ELECTED OFFICIAL
Responsibilities included addressing citizen interests, legal issues and budget requirements. Served on the Government Organization, Health & Human Resources, Industry & Labor, Finance (minority vice-chair), Agricultural & Natural Resources and Political Subdivisions, Veterans Affairs, and Banking and Insurance committees during the 71st, 72nd, 73rd and 74th legislative sessions. Additionally, have served on several interim committees at the request of House Leadership. Excellent working relationship with fellow legislators and the leadership of the House and Senate and Governor's office.
WEST VIRGINIA PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE
Ripley, West Virginia 1991-1994
CENTURY 21 SHIPLEY REALTY 1989-1991
Ripley, West Virginia
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1988-1989
EDUCATOR, JACKSON COUNTY
MEIGS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1981-1987
Pomeroy, Ohio
EDUCATOR, MEIGS HIGH SCHOOL
MASON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1976-1980
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
EDUCATOR, MASON COUNTY VOCATIONAL CENTER
ORGANIZATIONS
1963-present 4-H Club, Awarded 4-H All Star/Life Member,
Volunteer organization committed "To Make The Best Better". Member and President of the Glenville College 4-H club, Jr. Leader, and Leader.
1993-present Jackson County Chamber of Commerce: Charter member of this business focused organization. I served as Vice Chairman and Chairman of this group dedicated to a positive American business community.
1993-1999
2003-2005 West Virginia Mountain State Art & Craft Fair (MSACF): Served 3 terms on the Board of Directors, Executive Board and as Vice-President of Education and Entertainment and Vice-President of Publicity and Promotion. Assist in the planning and execution of the largest event devoted to the promotion of the art & craft industry in the State of West Virginia. These fair sales are over $750,000 and attendance is well over 35,000 annually.
EDUCATION
WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE 1989
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY,
Huntington, West Virginia 1980
MS Vocational Education Administration/Special Education
GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE,
Glenville, West Virginia 1975
BS Vocational Home Economics Comprehensive and Safety Education
Active in the Concert and Marching Band as well as a majorette. Member and president of college 4-H club. Member of the AHEA (American Home Economics Association). 2 year letterman in women’s basketball as well as participated in many other clubs and organizations
| Testimonials "Senator Facemyer is a friend to senior citizens." "I called Senator Facemyer about a problem I had on my farm and within a matter of hours the State had corrected the problem. Farmers support Senator Facemyer." "Senator Karen Facemyer helps the veterans." |
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