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Thomas A. Heywood
Director/Board Member at
West Virginia Roundtable
Profile
Mr. Heywood, a member of Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love PLLC, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, with distinction, in International Relations in 1978 from Stanford University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society.
He earned his law degree in 1982 from Harvard Law School, where he served as Editor of the Harvard Law Record (1980-82) and Developments Editor of the Harvard International Law Journal (1981-82).
Mr. Heywood is a former Law Clerk of The Honorable John A. Field, Jr., Senior Judge United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
From 1989 to 1990 he served the Honorable Gaston Caperton, Governor, State of West Virginia, as Counsel, and from 1990 to 1993 he served as Governor Caperton’s Chief of Staff.
He returned to the firm in 1993 where he focuses his efforts in the areas of health care, corporate, finance and commercial law.
He currently serves as chairman of the firm’s Client Development Department, and Chairman of the firm's Health Care and Government Relations Groups.
In 1997, Mr. Heywood was appointed by Governor Cecil H.
Underwood to serve as Co-Chairman of the "Yes on 1 Committee," which successfully advocated passage of an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that permitted the State to invest in stocks.
Mr. Heywood also served as Chairman of Governor Underwood’s Transition Committee on Medicaid and is an advisor to Mountaineer Capital.
Thomas A. Heywood active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
West Virginia Roundtable
 West Virginia Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The non-profit company is based in Charleston, WV. Its mission is to create wealth and opportunity for all West Virginians by advocating for public policies that support sectors such as energy, education, judicial reform, responsible government, and the outdoor economy. The organization supports the coal, oil, and natural gas industries, including initiatives like the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, and promotes quality education linking K-12 to post-secondary training. It works to improve the state's legal climate and emphasizes integrity and transparency in government. The organization also champions the outdoor recreation industry, backing projects like a $25 million outdoor economic development collaborative at West Virginia University to attract talent and leverage natural assets. West Virginia Roundtable is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization founded in 1984, composed of business leaders committed to fostering economic growth and opportunity in West Virginia. | Director/Board Member | 08/09/2013 |
Former positions of Thomas A. Heywood
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Mountaineer Capital LP
 Mountaineer Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Mountain Capital invests in companies located in West Virginia and surrounding states in the United States with revenues of ranging from $10 to $20 million. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt for expansions, special buyout situations, and early stage capital requirements. It typically make investments ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. It acts as a lead investor but also co-invests. It participates in subsequent rounds, makes controlling interest, and takes a seat in the board of directors. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Stanford University
 Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Mountaineer Capital LP
Mountaineer Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Mountain Capital invests in companies located in West Virginia and surrounding states in the United States with revenues of ranging from $10 to $20 million. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt for expansions, special buyout situations, and early stage capital requirements. It typically make investments ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. It acts as a lead investor but also co-invests. It participates in subsequent rounds, makes controlling interest, and takes a seat in the board of directors. | Finance |
West Virginia Roundtable
West Virginia Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The non-profit company is based in Charleston, WV. Its mission is to create wealth and opportunity for all West Virginians by advocating for public policies that support sectors such as energy, education, judicial reform, responsible government, and the outdoor economy. The organization supports the coal, oil, and natural gas industries, including initiatives like the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, and promotes quality education linking K-12 to post-secondary training. It works to improve the state's legal climate and emphasizes integrity and transparency in government. The organization also champions the outdoor recreation industry, backing projects like a $25 million outdoor economic development collaborative at West Virginia University to attract talent and leverage natural assets. West Virginia Roundtable is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization founded in 1984, composed of business leaders committed to fostering economic growth and opportunity in West Virginia. | Commercial Services |
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