{"id":955,"date":"2026-01-07T19:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zmm.com\/news\/?p=955"},"modified":"2026-01-07T20:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T20:34:37","slug":"leadership-wv-class-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zmm.com\/news\/leadership-wv-class-of-2026","title":{"rendered":"ZMM’s Director of Interior Design, Carly Chapman, ALEP, selected for Leadership WV Class of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Carly Chapman, ALEP, Director of Interior Design, was selected for the 2026 class of the prestigious program, Leadership WV. According to a press release<\/a> from Leadership WV, this year’s class is comprised of 58 of the state’s outstanding leaders who were “selected for their demonstrated leadership, commitment to community service, and passion for advancing the future of West Virginia.” This year marks the 35th year of the program. The full list of participants is available on the Leadership WV website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Class of 2026, which kicks off in May, will embark on a seven-month, hands-on educational  journey, participating in a curriculum that explores the challenges and successes of West Virginia\u2019s healthcare, education, energy, economic development, government and tourism sectors. Through immersive sessions and statewide travel, participants will enhance their  leadership, communication and problem-solving skills; engage with different regions of the state; and connect with a network of more than 1,700 alumni.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ZMM was a sponsor of the program scholarship for the WV Teacher of the Year<\/a> in 2025 and has supported the education session throughout the years. Many ZMMers are alumni of Leadership WV including Adam Krason<\/a>, Ben Ashley<\/a>, Chris Campbell<\/a>, and Jen Wood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to Carly and the Leadership WV Class of 2026! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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