The Mon Forest Towns Partnership’s quarterly board meeting was held in Marlinton in July. At the conclusion of the meeting, the gavel was passed from current board chair Marlinton Mayor Sam Felton to Elkins representative Jessica Sutton, formalizing her election as the new board chair.
In addition to being an avid trail runner and outdoor enthusiast, Sutton is an active member in her community, serving on the board of Elkins Area Shared Trails and Wonder and Grow Mindful Nature Experiences, coaching youth cross-country and tennis, coordinating Elkins’ adult volleyball league and supporting the Randolph County Outdoors Collaborative.
Mayor Felton will continue supporting the Partnership as a member of the board and representative for Marlinton. Everyone at Mon Forest Towns offered sincerest appreciation to Felton for his commitment to collaboration and enthusiasm for the Mon.
“It has been my distinct honor to serve this organization through its founding,” Felton said. “The Mon Forest Towns Partnership has grown well beyond what many thought possible in the early years of its organization. The time was right to pass the torch.”