CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Capitol Market has selected Chuck McGill as its new executive director, the nonprofit announced Tuesday.

McGill, a Charleston native who most recently served as the Associate Commissioner for External Engagement and Communications for the Mountain East Conference, will lead the organization’s efforts to expand programs, strengthen partnerships with local farmers and entrepreneurs and enhance the market’s role as a community gathering space.

“We had 120 applicants for this position and Chuck emerged as the search committee’s unanimous choice, standing head and shoulders above the rest,” said Steven Keith, president of the Capitol Market Board of Directors. “He brings a wealth of experience in community engagement and organization management, and we feel confident his v

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