Rebecca McPhail is the President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, the largest business and trade organization representing the manufacturing industry in the Mountain State. As president, McPhail is the voice for manufacturers with state and federal regulators and elected leaders, advocating for policies and partnerships that encourage economic investment and manufacturing growth in West Virginia.

McPhail spent time working as a grant development and research manager and interim director of development for the YMCA of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio, before returning home in 2004 to join the Marshall University as Associate Vice President of Development.

She led policy advocacy and mobilization efforts on behalf of manufacturers across the state to strengthen their bottom line operations and competitive position. I oversee the association’s policy agenda, strategic planning, marketing, budget, membership recruitment and retention, non dues revenue generation, event planning, and daily operations.

Members of the WVMA represent the quality and diversity of products made in West Virginia. From chemical and automotive manufacturers to distillers and furniture makers – and many more manufacturing sectors – the WVMA is THE VOICE for the unique opportunities and challenges faced by modern manufacturers.