Driving Development since 1961

Meet The Staff

Morganne Tenney

Executive Director

Morganne Tenney was named the Executive Director of the Putnam County Development Authority in March of 2022.  Prior to taking this role, she served as a Business Retention and Expansion Manager with the WV Dept. of Economic Development serving existing WV manufacturers and targeted industries in a twelve-county region. Morganne was born and raised in Putnam County, the daughter of a Poca Dot and a Winfield General, and she graduated from Winfield High School. As a native Putnam Countian, Morganne believes wholeheartedly in the loyalty and passion that drives her work.

In her first six months with PCDA, she restructured the organization, connected manufacturers with local and regional education, doubled private funding, and entertained domestic and international prospects.  Morganne is active in her community, is a worship leader at River Ridge Teays Valley, and can typically be found outside. She now resides in Scott Depot, but still loves traveling the world, with her husband, J.R., son, Landon, and Goldendoodle, Wrigley.

Leanne Stowers

Economic Development Manager

Leanne D. Stowers works as the Economic Development Manager for the Putnam County Development Authority. She holds a bachelor’s degree in in Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute. Leanne also worked as an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator and Business Retention and Expansion representative for the West Virginia Department of Economic Development prior to joining PCDA. Previous experience includes working as an Education and Workforce Training Specialist for Charleston Area Alliance and managing its business retention and expansion program.

Leanne is an avid reader and enjoys writing. She is a life-long resident of West Virginia and enjoys hiking, biking and other outdoor activities with her husband, Derrick and two daughters, Lauryn and Lindsey. She is also a mom to a wonderful rescue, pooch, Flax.

Meet The Board of Directors

PCDA Board of Directors

Adam Sigman
SIG Management

Andy Skidmore
County Commissioner 

Douglas Tate
Alpha Technologies

Heather Vanater
AEP

George Woodrum
Community Representative

Rocky Young
Poca Valley Bank