About the association

About WVWA

The purpose of the West Virginia Wholesalers Association is to achieve a closer cooperation among the wholesaler and manufacturers and all facets of the distributive and merchandising industry; to present a united front in the face of adverse legislation and regulations to promote fair legislation; to assist its members in state tax matters; and to increase and stimulate business within the state.

Officers

President

Lawrence Reed

HT Hackney

1st Vice President

Zach Weir

Goldsmit-Sydnor, Inc.

2nd Vice President

Laura Miller

VP Distributors

Secretary/Treasurer

Traci Nelson

WV Wholesalers Association

Chairman of the Board

Keith Harkins

Core-Mark

Board of Directors

Wholesaler Directors

Term ending 2026

  • Rob Sincavich

    Team Sledd

  • Zach Weir

    Goldsmit-Sydnor, Inc.

  • Chris Smythers

    Merchants Grocery Co.

  • Stewart Boyer

    Merchants Distributors, Inc.

  • Keith Harkins

    PFGC

Term ending 2027

  • Jim Cunningham

    Goldsmit-Sydnor, Inc.

  • Justin Keen

    Layman Distributing

  • Steve Barnisky

    Team Sledd

  • Adam Greenberg

    Topicz

  • Garrett Cunningham

    Goldsmit-Sydnor, Inc.

Term ending 2028

  • Laura Miller

    VP Distributors

  • Jerry Patterson

    Team Sledd

  • Adam Martin

    MAG Industries

  • Lawrence Reed

    HT Hackney

Associate Directors

Term ending 2027

  • Justin Conjar

    JT International

  • Nicholas Violette

    ITG Brands

  • Jason Woollard

    Philip Morris

  • William J. Beitler

    W. J. Beitler Co.

  • Austin Fisher

    PharmaCBD

Term ending 2028

  • Jesse Kerley

    Swisher

  • Mike Millham

    Altria

  • Mike Doman

    R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

  • Chad Slavens

    Turning Point Brands

  • Dan Sullivan

    Republic Tobacco

  • Dan Peroni

    Wind River Sales

  • Vacant seat

  • Vacant seat

  • Vacant seat

Scholarship program

The WVWA scholarship program

Each year the association awards scholarships to students connected to our member companies — helping build the next generation of West Virginia's wholesale distribution workforce.
Apply for a scholarshipEligibility & deadlines