Wheeling Heritage Announces New Board Leadership and Members
WHEELING, W.Va. – November 21, 2025 – Wheeling Heritage announced several Board of Directors updates following its annual meeting, including new board leadership and the appointment of additional board members.
After nine years of dedicated service, Walker Holloway has concluded his term on the Wheeling Heritage Board of Directors. Holloway, who served as Board Chair, played a significant role in supporting the organization’s mission and advancing key community initiatives. He will continue to remain part of the Wheeling Heritage family through his service on the Wheeling Heritage Foundation Board.
Stepping into the role of Board Chair is Ellen Gano, who has served on the board for several years and brings steady insight and commitment to the organization. Wheeling Heritage looks forward to her leadership as the organization continues to guide preservation, revitalization, and community engagement efforts throughout the city.
“I can’t thank Walker enough for his leadership and guidance over the last four years. No matter the task, he has been deeply committed to the betterment of Wheeling. I look forward to continuing the upward movement with Ellen.” Scott Schenerlein, director at Wheeling Heritage.
Wheeling Heritage also welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors: Dave Flatley, Olivia Litman, and McKenzie Rodgers.
Flatley, marketing director of The Health Plan, is a graduate of West Liberty University and resident of Wheeling’s Oakmont neighborhood. He expressed enthusiasm about joining the board, noting his eagerness to contribute to ongoing revitalization projects.
Litman, marketing director of the Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau and a Marshall University graduate, returns to the board after previous service. A resident of Triadelphia, she shared her excitement to re-engage with Wheeling Heritage, particularly given the number of community projects currently underway.
Rodgers, an attorney with the Public Defender Corporation, is a graduate of West Virginia University and the Florida State University College of Law. She lives in downtown Wheeling and expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to serve, saying she looks forward to supporting the organization’s work.
These new board members bring a wide range of professional expertise and personal experience that will help guide Wheeling Heritage as it continues its mission.
Wheeling Heritage serves as a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling by preserving the city’s heritage, collaborating with community partners, focusing investments in downtown and the riverfront, and engaging residents in projects that strengthen and celebrate the city. Its vision is to enhance Wheeling’s economic future through new opportunities and the thoughtful use of the Wheeling National Heritage Area’s natural and historic resources.
To learn more about Wheeling Heritage and our mission go to www.wheelingheritage.org or contact us at 304-232-3087.
About Wheeling Heritage:
Wheeling Heritage is a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling. Through historic preservation, community development, and the arts, we help to tell Wheeling’s story and shape its future. We seek to improve the quality of life in Wheeling by preserving and investing in our city, collaborating with others, and engaging the citizens of Wheeling in our work.
