Board members are elected for a two year term. Board members are committed to the mission of the association, dedicating their time and effort to make the association strong and healthy. Each board member has specific responsibilities and conducts them with diligence. Of course, there is always plenty of fun, humor and memorable experiences whenever the board is together.

WVLPCA Board Members

Morgan Blatt
LPC, NCC 

President

Chair - Conference Committee

Laura Smith
LPC, ALPS, NCC

President Elect

Tamara Banks
EdS, LPC, NCC, VoLT

Treasurer

Chair - Finance Committee

Tanya Ford
LPC, ALPS, NHA

Secretary

Chair - Professional Development/ALPS Committee

Shawn Cade
LPC, MAC, SAP

past President

Marc Ellison
LPC, ALPS

Member at Large

Derrick Gibson

Member at Large

Kari Mika-Lude
PhD, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC

Member at Large

Richard Renquist
LPC, NCC, ALPS

Member at Large

Chair - Legislative Committee

Bryan Stephey
LPC, AADC, NCC, CCMHC

Member at Large

Chair - Membership and Recruitment Committee

Chris Surber
LPC, ALPS, LSW

Member at Large

Chair - Communication Committee 

Maddie Plutro

Association Administrator 

“WVLPCA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education provider, ACEP No. 6267. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WVLPCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.”