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F. Keith Davis
Keith is a longtime newspaperman and author in West Virginia. He is originally from Wapakoneta, Ohio, in the northwest region of the Buckeye State. However, he has called West Virginia home for the better part of thirty years, and now considers himself an adopted Mountaineer.
He is a former advertising account executive, managing editor, graphic designer and newspaper publisher. He has studied graphic design and desktop publishing at Phoenix College, in Phoenix, Arizona, and through inter-company training programs and seminars. He has worked as a graphic artist and writer for many years. He has earned a variety of awards and honors from his peers in categories such as: feature writing, graphic design, advertising, ad copy writing, newspaper design, editorial cartooning, large and small ad campaigns and promotional development from organizations such as the West Virginia Press Association, Phoenix College, Smith Newspapers, Inc., and the National Newspaper Association of America.
He has been involved in the development of long term marketing strategies, production schedules and annual budgets for both weekly and daily newspapers and is currently the general manager of The Logan Banner, a daily newspaper in Logan, WV. Likewise, he is involved in the development of vendors and alliances for Woodland Press.
A member of West Virginia Writers, Inc., he is considered a skilled author in the Mountain State and has received public and critical acclaim for his first book, The Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman. Then, his second book, West Virginia Tough Boys, was an instant Mountain State best seller and received rave reviews across the country. He was recently featured on C-Span Book-TV, along with several other prominent West Virginia authors. His work has also been published in state and national magazines such as: West Virginia Magazine, The Singing News, The U.S. Gospel News and Golden Seal Magazine.
Keith has recently completed a complete rewrite of the Mamie Thurman story, which will soon be published by Quarrier Press, in collaboration with Woodland Press. The new work is an expansion of the original book, in that he has researched the subject matter and brought new material to the story. He is also editing several upcoming projects for Woodland Press and Woodland Gospel Publishing. Besides his work with Woodland Press, Keith is involved in the music ministry – playing bass guitar — at Sunbeam Chapel, a Baptist church, in Sunbeam, West Virginia, where he and wife, Cheryl, attend. He is also on the Advisory Council of the Hopper Heritage Foundation and is involved in the North Carolina Gospel Music Hall of Honor, and is also a member of the Southern Gospel Music Association.
Keith and Cheryl reside in Chapmanville, WV.
Cheryl R. Davis
Cheryl Davis, Keith’s lovely wife, is a highly skilled and professional editor and proofreader. She is also a gifted writer in her own right; she offers extensive critique, analysis, and in-depth editing services for Woodland Press authors. She is involved in manuscript development, as well as marketing strategy for all Woodland Press properties. Cheryl also researches viable distributors for unusual properties or highly individualized books.
She is often the first person an author or vendor speaks with when he or she calls our Chapmanville offices. As with all members of the management team, Cheryl places an emphasis on courteous service and integrity.
She is also involved in the development of the Online Store. The store features the unique writings, craftsmanship, and creativity of Appalachian authors and artisans.
Cheryl is an accomplished pianist and the head of the music ministry at Sunbeam Chapel. She is a lifelong resident of Logan County, West Virginia.
Timothy J. Fortune
Tim Fortune, a native of Logan County, WV, has an extensive background in business and the customer service arena including
• web site design and development
• client and vendor contract negotiations
• computer network administration
• accounting management
• public relations
• project development
• database programming
• sales
Tim is a graduate of Bluefield State College, although he spent most of his college years attending Marshall University in Huntington, WV. Tim was a finance major. His interests include computers, fishing and flying. He and his wife, Renee’ are animal lovers with three house cats and three beautiful black labs in their back yard.
He is the General Manager for Joe Holland Chevrolet, Chrysler and Imports in South Charleston, WV. Tim is a car dealer – hmm, need we say more?
Renee’ Fortune
Renee', Tim’s lovely wife, comes to Woodland Press with a variety of talents and skills; she is involved in nearly every facet of the business. Foremost, she is an organized dynamic personality with a strong background in literary acquisitions and creating imaginative author events. Renee is deeply involved in project development, proofreading, and cover design research and evaluation.
Renee' is the Senior Bookkeeper for P.R.I.D.E. in Logan County, Inc. - a non-profit organization dedicated to the people of the community
She is a self-professed book-worm who loves to read, working with crafts and playing on her iMac.
Renee’ and Timothy are members of Sunbeam Chapel, a nondenominational church in Sunbeam, West Virginia, where they are both active in the music ministry and the Young Adult Sunday School Program. Both are lifelong residents of Logan County, West Virginia.
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Besides our aggressive management team, we also have several important individuals — independent contractors, if you will — who are committed to assisting Woodland Press from time to time based upon workflow and need.
Now that you have met the successful lineup, we encourage you to become actively involved. First of all, by all means, be a Woodland Press book reader. Better yet, maybe you can even become a Woodland Press author! Write us today for details, or see our Services section.
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