Background
Dana Ferrell was born in Charleston, West Virginia. Ferrell earned an A.A.S. in business management and marketing and a B.S. in business education, both from West Virginia State University. Ferrell also earned an M.A. in special education from Marshall University in 1999. His professional experience includes working as a teacher and founding RSN Sports Network, where he also served as president. Ferrell served on the Charleston Sports Committee from 2008 to 2011, as the St. Francis Hospital chairman of the board from 2016 to 2018, and on the Thomas Health System Board from 2009 to 2018. He also founded and served as president of the Greater Sissonville Development Council and as an AFT teachers union member.[1][2]
- Graduate:
- Marshall University
- Associates:
- West Virginia State University
- Bachelor's:
- West Virginia State University
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What is your political philosophy?
A career visionary in economic development, I see opportunities to elevate West Virginia to the highest level and attract new families and business toy district and the entire state.
Is there anything you would like to add?
Conservative values.
Pro Life
Pro 2nd Ammendment
Faith and family.
Proven record of development w GSDC
Only career educator on 39th ballot
Only career business owner on ballot.
Only candidate with child currently in District school system.[3]
—Dana Ferrell[1]
On the 2026 ballot
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