City of Huntington Foundation
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MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Huntington Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1986. The Foundation is a regional non-profit agency dedicated to the improvement of the image of the City of Huntington. The Foundation seeks to accomplish its goals with three missions.
The first mission is to make physical improvements to the city that will enhance or refurbish public buildings and streetscapes. An example of this is the renovation of the Jean Carlo Stephenson Auditorium, City Council Chambers, Mayor's conference room, and the Mayor's Office Complex, the Hall of Mayors, general public areas on the first floor, and the History Walk located in the Harris Riverfront Park.
Our second mission is to establish a permanent vehicle for recognition of outstanding citizen achievements. The main example of this is the Greater Huntington Wall of Fame located in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. The Foundation inducts up to four outstanding citizens each year. The nominations are submitted by the public at large and voted on by the membership of the Foundation. This ceremony is one of our major fund raising activities.
The third mission of the Foundation is the creation of outstanding cultural programs and events that will have a positive economic impact on the city. An example of this mission is the military bands we co-sponsor, such as the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus. In years past, we have sponsored New Years events including fireworks, New Years Fun Fest, and First Night.
Greater Huntington Area Wall of Fame
Annually, the City of Huntington Foundation recognizes up to four individuals who have made signifigant contributions to the greater Huntington area through civic or political achievments, artistic endeavors, athletic accomplishments, and/or acting as an outstanding ambassador for Huntington. Each autumn, the foundation hosts it's annual "Greater Huntington Wall of Fame" awards dinner to announce new inductees into this special hall of recognition. Anyone, outside of the foundation's Board of Directors, can submit a nomination for an individual who may be worthy of selection. Nominations are received until June 30th each year. Members of the foundation select each year's honorees from nominations received from the community as a whole. After the awards dinner, brass plaques featuring the names and pictures of the honorees are added to the wall at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. For submission criteria, please contact the foundation at (304) 696-5522
The City of Huntington Foundation, Inc is seeking nominations for the 2022 Greater Huntington Wall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted through July 15, 2022 with the celebration scheduled on October 20, 2022 at the Mountain Health Arena. Nominee must be a Huntingtonian, if not native-born, the nominee must have lived in the Huntington area for a minimum of ten years. Have performed a community service from which the entire Huntington area has benefited. (and/or) Have achieved national recognition in his or her chosen field and acted as ambassador for the Huntington area. Members of the City of Huntington Foundation, Inc. are not permitted to make nominations. Elected federal, state, county or municipal; officials are not eligible for nomination. The public at-large submits portfolios including the nominee’s detailed information, support documents and letters of support. Nominations must include a picture, a biographical sketch with descriptions of accomplishments including supporting documentation and must have 3 – 5 letters of recommendation. Please contact Maxine Loudermilk, President at 304-654-1471 prior to preparing and submitting a nomination for consideration.
2022 Wall of Fame Inductees
Marie Ellen Williams Redd
Marie Ellen Redd is a native of Huntington, West Virginia. Marie is the daughter of the decreased Martha Boggs McClain, William C. McClain and the oldest of three siblings. She was educated in Cabell County schools starting with Barnett Elementary School, Oley Junior High School, and graduated from Huntington High School. In high school she won awards in speech and drama competitions. She was elected to Student Council and the first African American Homecoming Queen “Miss Black Rider”. Marie graduated from Marshall University both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice where after graduation she became a full-time instructor of Criminal Justice in the Marshall University College of Liberal Arts. She was employed by the IBM Corporation for 18 years. In 1998 Marie became the first African American elected to the West Virginia State Senate and the first woman state senator elected from Cabell and Wayne Counties where she served on the Senate Judiciary and other Committees. She was married to the late Attorney William L. Redd for 49 years, has two adult children LeMarquis and D’Ann Redd and three teenage grandchildren. Marie enjoys traveling and reading suspense and romance novels. Currently she is a Social Security Administration Administrative Law Advocate in the Redd Law Firm. Marie enjoys traveling, reading novels, and volunteering in the Huntington Community.
Marie Ellen Redd is a native of Huntington, West Virginia. Marie is the daughter of the decreased Martha Boggs McClain, William C. McClain and the oldest of three siblings. She was educated in Cabell County schools starting with Barnett Elementary School, Oley Junior High School, and graduated from Huntington High School. In high school she won awards in speech and drama competitions. She was elected to Student Council and the first African American Homecoming Queen “Miss Black Rider”. Marie graduated from Marshall University both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice where after graduation she became a full-time instructor of Criminal Justice in the Marshall University College of Liberal Arts. She was employed by the IBM Corporation for 18 years. In 1998 Marie became the first African American elected to the West Virginia State Senate and the first woman state senator elected from Cabell and Wayne Counties where she served on the Senate Judiciary and other Committees. She was married to the late Attorney William L. Redd for 49 years, has two adult children LeMarquis and D’Ann Redd and three teenage grandchildren. Marie enjoys traveling and reading suspense and romance novels. Currently she is a Social Security Administration Administrative Law Advocate in the Redd Law Firm. Marie enjoys traveling, reading novels, and volunteering in the Huntington Community.
Paul Davis
Paul E. Davis was born on July 30, 1960 in Huntington and is the son of Ernie Ray Davis and Donna Cremeans Davis. He is married to Sandra McReynolds Davis. Paul's two children are Garrett Ray Davis and Tyler Paul Davis.
He was educated in Huntington Schools. He graduated from Huntington East High School in 1979, Marshall University 2004 and earned his MBA in 2009. Paul has been involved in many local professional and civic organizations. He is the past president of the Kiwanis Club of Huntington, Rotatry Club of Huntington, Scottish Rite Foundaton and Goodwill Industries of KYOVA. Paul is a Part Master of Apperson Masonic Lodge and a Past High Priest of Royal Arch Masonry. He has been employed at Tri State Transit Authority since July 1988. In 1997 he was named Transit Employee of the Year by West Virginia Division of Public Transportation. He was promoted to General Manager of Tri State Transit in 2006 and promoted to CEO/General Manager in May 2009. In 2012 he was named West Virginia Transit Manager of the Year at the Annual West Virginia Transit Awards Conference. He is commited to the growth of Huntington and was integral in the developement of the Pullman Square. Paul enjoys camping, classic cars, and spending time with his family.
Paul E. Davis was born on July 30, 1960 in Huntington and is the son of Ernie Ray Davis and Donna Cremeans Davis. He is married to Sandra McReynolds Davis. Paul's two children are Garrett Ray Davis and Tyler Paul Davis.
He was educated in Huntington Schools. He graduated from Huntington East High School in 1979, Marshall University 2004 and earned his MBA in 2009. Paul has been involved in many local professional and civic organizations. He is the past president of the Kiwanis Club of Huntington, Rotatry Club of Huntington, Scottish Rite Foundaton and Goodwill Industries of KYOVA. Paul is a Part Master of Apperson Masonic Lodge and a Past High Priest of Royal Arch Masonry. He has been employed at Tri State Transit Authority since July 1988. In 1997 he was named Transit Employee of the Year by West Virginia Division of Public Transportation. He was promoted to General Manager of Tri State Transit in 2006 and promoted to CEO/General Manager in May 2009. In 2012 he was named West Virginia Transit Manager of the Year at the Annual West Virginia Transit Awards Conference. He is commited to the growth of Huntington and was integral in the developement of the Pullman Square. Paul enjoys camping, classic cars, and spending time with his family.
Linda S. Holmes
Linda S. Holmes grew up in Scott Depot, West Virginia and attended Winfield High School. In 1974, she graduated cum laude from Marshall University where she played badminton and volleyball during the early years of women’s athletics at the university. Linda went on to earn her master’s degree at Marshall, while serving as the coach for the women’s tennis team as a graduate assistant. In 1976, she became an assistant athletic director and coached softball and volleyball during various times during her 15 ½ -year career with Marshall Athletics. Linda also served as executive director of the Marshall University Alumni Association from July 1984 – May 1998 and has worked in her current role as director of development and alumni affairs for the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine for nearly 25 years. Linda has been a member of the Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame committee since 1985 and has served as the chair for a number of years. In 2003, Linda was inducted into the Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame and was named a 2021 Wonder Woman by WV Living magazine. Linda was the first female president of the Rotary Club of Huntington, serves on the board of trustees for the Huntington Museum of Art and the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District Pickleball Advisory Committee.
Linda S. Holmes grew up in Scott Depot, West Virginia and attended Winfield High School. In 1974, she graduated cum laude from Marshall University where she played badminton and volleyball during the early years of women’s athletics at the university. Linda went on to earn her master’s degree at Marshall, while serving as the coach for the women’s tennis team as a graduate assistant. In 1976, she became an assistant athletic director and coached softball and volleyball during various times during her 15 ½ -year career with Marshall Athletics. Linda also served as executive director of the Marshall University Alumni Association from July 1984 – May 1998 and has worked in her current role as director of development and alumni affairs for the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine for nearly 25 years. Linda has been a member of the Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame committee since 1985 and has served as the chair for a number of years. In 2003, Linda was inducted into the Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame and was named a 2021 Wonder Woman by WV Living magazine. Linda was the first female president of the Rotary Club of Huntington, serves on the board of trustees for the Huntington Museum of Art and the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District Pickleball Advisory Committee.
Edward Francis “Chad” Chadwick (1934 – 2018)
Edward Francis “Chad” Chadwick was born in Kenova and graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1952. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1956. He returned to Huntington and attended Marshall University, where he started a lifelong career in the newspaper industry.
He worked for the Huntington Publishing Company till 1964. He advanced to publisher, managing editor, and part owner of the Wayne County News from 1963-1988. He was also the founder of the Tri-State Shoppers Guide. He was responsible for the printing of the Marshall student newspaper – The Parthenon, along with numerous small town community newspapers throughout West Virginia.
He was a member of the West Virginia Press Associaton and served as President in 1982. In 1985, he was recognized by the 67th state legislature for a Meritorious Achievement Accommodation. In 1999, he was awarded the Adam R. Kelly Award which is the most prestigious journalist award given by the WVPA. In 2002, after 40 years of service to the West Virginia newspaper industry, the trustees named the WVPA headquarters building in Charleston, The Edward F. Chadwick Newspaper Center.
He impacted student journalism careers at Marshall and college students throughout the state where he worked on establishing scholarships and internships programs. Through the 60’s and 70’s, especially after the Marshall plane crash, he was instrumental in the survival of The Parthenon and provided needed resources to the journalism department. He setup an entire media production shop just off campus, which enabled the students to keep the presses rolling during this time.
As a supporter of local businesses, he was an original founder of the Lavalette State Bank and served as secretary and board member. He was President of MCM Land Company, where he helped families in the community achieve their dream of home ownership. Chad and his wife Shirley had 6 children, all who attended Marshall University.
Edward Francis “Chad” Chadwick was born in Kenova and graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1952. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1956. He returned to Huntington and attended Marshall University, where he started a lifelong career in the newspaper industry.
He worked for the Huntington Publishing Company till 1964. He advanced to publisher, managing editor, and part owner of the Wayne County News from 1963-1988. He was also the founder of the Tri-State Shoppers Guide. He was responsible for the printing of the Marshall student newspaper – The Parthenon, along with numerous small town community newspapers throughout West Virginia.
He was a member of the West Virginia Press Associaton and served as President in 1982. In 1985, he was recognized by the 67th state legislature for a Meritorious Achievement Accommodation. In 1999, he was awarded the Adam R. Kelly Award which is the most prestigious journalist award given by the WVPA. In 2002, after 40 years of service to the West Virginia newspaper industry, the trustees named the WVPA headquarters building in Charleston, The Edward F. Chadwick Newspaper Center.
He impacted student journalism careers at Marshall and college students throughout the state where he worked on establishing scholarships and internships programs. Through the 60’s and 70’s, especially after the Marshall plane crash, he was instrumental in the survival of The Parthenon and provided needed resources to the journalism department. He setup an entire media production shop just off campus, which enabled the students to keep the presses rolling during this time.
As a supporter of local businesses, he was an original founder of the Lavalette State Bank and served as secretary and board member. He was President of MCM Land Company, where he helped families in the community achieve their dream of home ownership. Chad and his wife Shirley had 6 children, all who attended Marshall University.
Congratulations to all of the Inductees
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