Kathie Hess Crouse

Kathie holds a biology degree from West Virginia State University and worked as an analytical technician at Dow Chemical and as a microbiologist for the WV Office of Laboratory Services, including service on the state's Bioterrorism Response team, before becoming a stay at home mother in 2004, per the campaign site. She has also led WV Home Educators and was the first female commissioner on the WV Athletic Commission, per the campaign site.