WV State Board of Sanitarians

Board Members

The West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians is composed of seven members appointed by the Governor. Members serve staggered five-year terms and are responsible for overseeing the registration and regulation of sanitarians in the state.

Appointed Board Members

Warren Elmer, RS

Chairperson

Residence: Jane Lew

Type: Sanitarian

Term: Term Expired June 30, 2021

Lloyd White, RS

Vice Chairperson

Residence: Worthington

Type: Sanitarian

Term: Term Expired June 30, 2018

James G. Sturm

Board Member

Residence: Charleston

Type: Citizen Member

Term: Term Expired June 30, 2004

Andrew J. "AJay" Root, RS

Board Member

Residence: Keyser

Type: Sanitarian

Term: Term Expired June 30, 2026

Jarold "Brad" Cochran

Board Member

Residence: Beckley

Type: Sanitarian

Term: Term Expired June 30, 2024

Jesse J. Rose

Board Member

Residence: Wilcoe

Type: Sanitarian

Term: Term Expired June 30, 2022

Delores Cook

Board Member

Residence: Ridgeview

Type: Citizen Member

Term: Term Expired June 30, 2018

Board Staff

Linda K. Whaley

Executive Director

Board Meetings

The Board meets quarterly via Zoom. Meeting dates, agendas, and minutes are posted on the homepage. All meetings are open to the public.

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