Creating Jobs. Facilitating Development.

Morganne Tenney

Executive Director
mtenney@pcda.org

Morganne Tenney became the Executive Director of the Putnam County Development Authority (PCDA) in March 2022, transforming the 60+-year-old organization. In three years, she has attracted a national housing builder for over 600 residential units, initiated a skilled industrial maintenance technician apprenticeship with local manufacturers and a Community and Technical College, closed deals in PCDA-owned Putnam Business Park, and secured a Fortune 100 company lease for an industrial building. Morganne has also designated the county for housing development tax incentives, supported utility extensions, tripled private funding, and led efforts to obtain federal grants while engaging over 50 domestic and international prospects. Her day-to-day duties include strategic planning to ensure PCDA exists for another 60 years and spearheading PCDA’s business attraction efforts.

Previously, she was a Business Retention and Expansion Manager at the WV Dept. of Economic Development. A multigenerational Putnam Countian, Morganne is committed to fostering a strong economy for her community and her two young sons. She has been recognized as one of the “Top 50 Women Leaders of WV” by Women We Admire and is active in community service and local boards. Morganne holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and an MBA from West Virginia Wesleyan College, where she earned “Best Marketing Graduate” and “Outstanding MBA Graduate.” She resides in Putnam County with her husband, J.R., their sons, Landon and Jack, and their golden-doodle, Wrigley.

Megan Lomax

Business Outreach Coordinator
Megan@pcda.org

Megan Lomax joined the Putnam County Development Authority (PCDA) in May 2023 as the Economic Development Coordinator and was promoted to Business Outreach Coordinator in July 2023. In her role, she focuses on marketing PCDA’s programs and ensuring the retention of local employers.

Megan has met with over 70 companies that employ more than 8,000 West Virginians and has assisted with five local business expansion projects. She has also launched a quarterly e-newsletter, established a business retention program, and created marketing for initiatives like “Grounds for Discussion” and “Hometown Advantage.”

A Putnam County native, Megan grew up on her family’s farm in Red House and now lives in Hurricane with her husband, Jake. She graduated from Buffalo High School and the University of Kentucky, majoring in Community and Leadership Development. Previously, she worked in foodservice marketing for a Fortune 100 client and served as the Marketing Manager for a regional meat company.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys hiking, spending time with her Australian Shepherd, Rue, and helping on her family farm. She has been actively involved in her community through the Buffalo FFA Chapter, the Putnam County Fair, Cross Lanes Baptist Church, and the Putnam CREW leadership team. Megan recognizes the Putnam County Community’s value in fostering her growth and is passionate about paying it forward in her role at PCDA.

Kristin Nossaman

Economic Development Coordinator
kristin@pcda.org

Kristin Nossaman joined Putnam County Development Authority in August 2023. She is our caring, detailed, go-to gal for our free property database, our FAME apprenticeship program, PCDA sponsors, and office organizational work, including accounts payables, receivables, and bookkeeping. Her tenacity to be accurate is deeply appreciated, and she helped us receive a clean audit in 2024!

Before her current role, Kristin attended West Virginia University at Parkersburg for nursing. She then focused on her family, developing a strong passion for community involvement. Over the past 16 years, she has volunteered with various organizations, including the Avery’s Angels Gastroschisis Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, Cub Scout Pack 17, and local school boosters. Even before joining PCDA, Kristin’s goal has always been to make a positive impact in Putnam County.

Outside of her academic and community involvement, she is a devoted wife to Doug and a proud mother to three wonderful children: Paige, Isaac, and Matthew. As a dog mom to two rescue pups, she values compassion and responsibility. The Nossaman family has been active in ministry at Calvary Baptist Church in Hurricane since 2016.