Beckley, W.Va. (May 7, 2024) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and West Virginia Hive announced Leah Hurley as its new Grants Compliance Coordinator. Hurley, from Lakewood, Ohio, and now residing in Richwood, is a specialist in local, state and federal grant funding and compliance as well as fund development and procurement.

“Our team is thrilled to add Leah as a highly experienced grants compliance expert who understands the complexities of managing fiscal responsibilities of a public agency,” said Jina Belcher, executive director of the NRGRDA. “Leah’s academic background coupled with her practical experience equips her to navigate the intricacies of grants management and regulatory compliance expected .”

Hurley earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in General Management from Tiffin University. Leah and her husband reside in Nicholas County with their sons and enjoy hiking and the outdoors.

About New River Gorge Regional Development Authority: The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s (NRGRDA) mission is to initiate, facilitate and support the economic and community development efforts within the counties of Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers located in this region of southern West Virginia. NRGRDA stimulates the regional economy through business expansion and retention efforts, including an extensive portfolio of financial services; the management of sites for new companies locating to our region; and serving as a point of access for local service providers which offer a variety of technical assistance for business owners. The West Virginia Hive is the entrepreneurship program of the NRGRDA. More can be found at https://nrgrda.org/