Joe Manchin: “I want to thank a longtime and dedicated member of my staff, Travis Mollohan, and to wish him the best on his next…”

“I want to thank a longtime and dedicated member of my staff, Travis Mollohan, and to wish him the best on his next professional venture--as director of State, corporate and community relations for West Virginia University. Raised by caring parents, Todd and Brenda Mollohan, in the geographic heart of our State, Braxton County, Travis learned from a young age the value of being involved in his community and the importance of being a team player. As a proud Braxton County Eagle, Travis was a member of the high school's award-winning band, speech and debate team and president of the National Honor Society. Travis even volunteered for me during my unsuccessful 1996 gubernatorial run. Travis graduated from Braxton County High School in 2000 and then attended college at West Virginia University. There, he was treasurer of the WVU Young Democrats, head of the Student Government Association's campus safety committee and studied abroad at Dublin City University in Ireland. Travis volunteered during my successful campaign for Governor in 2004 and began working for me in 2005 as deputy scheduler. From my first days as the 34th Governor of the great State of West Virginia, my top priority was to deliver excellent customer service to our fellow West Virginians. Travis was ideally suited for my team--he was hardworking, smart and always there to lend a helping hand to those in need.…”