Our Board of Directors
James A. “Tony” Hensley
Chairman
Appointed to the Boone Memorial Health Board of Directors in 2002, Tony holds a bachelor’s degree from Concord University and a master’s degree from Duke University. He serves as President of his family-owned business, Barker’s Hardware Inc., as well as President of Cameron Hardwood Management. Additionally, Tony has served on the Danville Town Council since 1985.
James A. “Jim” Gore
Vice Chairman
Appointed to the Boone Memorial Health Board of Directors in 2011, Jim graduated from Scott High School in 1972 and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Marshall University in 1976. Jim worked for 22 years as a Business Manager in the Human Resources Department for Long Branch Energy and J.V. Services. For the past eight years, he has served as the County Administrator for the Boone County Commission. Jim is also actively involved in the Madison Little League, the United Way, and the Corridor-G Authority.
Wyatt Scaggs
Secretary
Appointed to the Boone Memorial Health Board of Directors in April 2022, Wyatt has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from Marshall University. Wyatt is the President of his family-owned businesses: Baisden Brothers Inc., Baisden Vaughan Inc., Bucane Inc., and Southern Equipment Inc. Wyatt is a former member of the Marshall University Board of Governors, where he served as Chairman of the Board from 2016 to 2018. He resides in Logan County with his wife, Kristi. They have two children, Neal and Katie.
Thomas “Tom” Bias
Member
Appointed to the Boone Memorial Health Board of Directors in 2011, Tom is a preacher, a former member of the West Virginia Legislature, and a retired school teacher. Tom attended Marshall University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1972 and a Master of Arts degree in School Administration in 1980. Additionally, he earned a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in 1990. Tom is a member of the Boone Lodge IOOF No. 170 and a former member of the Boone County Board of Health. Tom resides in Danville with his wife, Nancy.
Susan McCoy
Member
Appointed to the Boone Memorial Health Board of Directors in March 2017, Susan received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 1994. She completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency (certificate) in 1995. Since 1998, she has practiced dentistry in southern West Virginia as a member of the National Health Service Corps. In 2000, she and her late husband, Dr. Jeffrey McCoy, opened McCoy Dental in Logan. Dr. McCoy is a member of the rural faculty at West Virginia University School of Dentistry. In addition to her dental practice, Susan is the owner of Danville Floral & Gifts in Danville, SS Detail Shop in Madison, and Dippin’ Dots in the Huntington Mall. She resides in Madison with her three children: Courtney, Jeffrey, and Hunter.
Shawn Miller
Member
Appointed to the Boone Memorial Health Board of Directors in 2015, Shawn is a licensed pharmacist and owner of Miller Brothers Pharmacy, located in Madison. He has dedicated his entire career to serving patients in southern West Virginia. Born and raised in Danville, he is a proud graduate of Scott High School and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. Shawn resides in Madison with his wife, Holly. They have three sons, the Miller Brothers: Alexander, Hayden, and Griffin. Shawn is looking forward to many years at Miller Brothers Pharmacy, giving back to the community and the good citizens of Boone County.
John S. Reger II
Member
Appointed to the Boone Memorial Health Board of Directors in 2017. John is the owner of Capital Venture Consultants, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in project development, project finance, and mergers & acquisitions of privately held companies. John was the project development consultant in the financing and development of the new Boone Memorial Hospital. He has been active in hospital and other healthcare project finance and development for over 30 years. He lives in Cross Lanes with his wife, Nannette.
Edward L. “Eddie” Williams
Member
Appointed to the Boone Memorial Health Board of Directors in October 2023. Eddie is a senior global life sciences executive who has served as Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and previously; interim U.S. Chief Commercial Officer of Ascendis Pharma, Inc.; Senior Vice President of Novo Nordisk Inc.; and Vice President of Sales in the Respiratory and Dermatology Business Unit at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. after more than 20 years at Pharmacia & Upjohn Company. He currently serves on the boards of directors for BiomX Inc. and BioAlta Inc., as well as the Advisory Board to the President and CEO of Basic Supply Company, Inc. In 2024, Eddie joined the Board of Directors of Innovative Hematology, Inc., a private, nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on hospital and healthcare research and treatment.
