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Brandon Dennison

Brandon Dennison

Youth Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development - Marshall University

  • Education

    • Shepherd University

      2019 -
      Honorary Doctorate Business

    • Shepherd University

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Arts History

    • Indiana University Bloomington

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Public Affairs Nonprofit Management, Social Entrepreneurship

    • West Virginia University

      2020 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Human and Community Development

  • Experience

    • Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church

      Nov 2004 - Jun 2009
      Youth Director

      Responsible for the spiritual development of over 40 teens. Collaborated with the Youth Education Committee to provide opportunities for prayer, reflection, adventure, and service.

    • WEST VIRGINIA WILDERNESS COALITION

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2016
      Board of Directors Member

    • The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

      Feb 2008 - Jun 2009
      Sales Merchandiser

      Worked in Lowes and Home Depots selling and merchandising products. Learned a great deal about customer relations and the importance of trust building in business.

    • Housing Authority of the City of Bloomington

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      Service Corps Fellow

    • Coalfield Development Corporation

      May 2011 - now

      Establishing a social enterprise that promotes quality housing, quality jobs, and quality life through collaboration and innovation in Wayne County, West Virginia. We call this our Green Collar Jobs Initiative.

      • Executive President

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Executive Director

        May 2011 - Jan 2024

    • Community Works in West Virginia Inc.

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
      Board of Directors Members

    • WAYNE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

      • Associate Director

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

      • Resource Development Specialist

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

    • Huntington West Virginia Chamber of Commerce

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2024
      Board of Directors Member

    • Big Laurel Learning Center

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2024
      Board of Directors Member

    • Enterprise Community Partners National Advisory Council

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2024
      Board Member

    • West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust F

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2024
      Board of Directors Member

    • Central Appalachian Networ

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2024
      Steering Committee Member

      CAN is a five-state regional network working to build a more sustainable Appalachian economy. Additionally a founding Steering Committee Member for the Just Transition Fund’s National Policy Platform Working Group, identifying bold policy opportunities to advance a just transition away from fossil fuels in central Appalachia

    • Marshall University

      Jul 2023 - now
      Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified in Community Housing Development Organization Management and Planning

      United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
      Jan 2013

    • Certified Economic Development Finance Professional

      National Development Council
      Jan 2012

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      E-chievement Award E-Town Radio Show 2020
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      Outstanding Young West Virginian of the Year WV Jaycees 2020
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      2019 Heinz Award for Technology, Innovation, and Employment The Heinz Awards 2019
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      Developer of the Year West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center 2018
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      WV Executive Magazine Young Gun WV Executive Magazine 2018 One of ten "Young Guns" in West Virginia as named by WV Executive Magazine
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      Winner of Communities Thrive Challenge Project Chan Zuckerburg Initiative, Rockefeller Foundation 2018 Lead organizer and author of winning project, one of only 10 winners of 1400 applicants
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      Panelist at 2017 Tribeca Film Festival - 2017 Participated as a panelist, advocating for a just transition for coal communities struggling to adapt in the wake of the coal industry’s decline.
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      West Virginian of the Year WV Living Magazine 2017
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      Social Innovation Prize JMK Fund 2015
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      Chronicle on Philanthropy 40 Under 40 Leaders Chronicle on Philanthropy 2014 40 under 40 leaders nationwide who are making their mark on the nonprofit world
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      Winner of Diehl Family Social Enterprise Competition Devoe L. Moore Center at Florida State University 2014
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      Expert Witness U.S House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee on Climate Change
    • Awarded to Brandon Dennison
      Top 50 Fixer Grist 50 Internationally recognized top 50 "fixer" of "the biggest challenges facing our globe"

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Executive Director

      Issued by Coalfield Development Corporation
      Coalfield Development CorporationAssociated with Brandon Dennison