FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2024

City of Morgantown Selects New Directors for Two of Its Departments

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The City of Morgantown is pleased to announce that Bradley Riffee has been hired as its new Director of Communications, and Jonathan Furgison has been hired as its new Director of Finance. 

Furgison started in his position on Monday, July 15, and Riffee will start in his position on Monday, August 19.

Riffee holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Fairmont State University. Since 2020, he has worked as the Executive Director of the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties. During his time there, Riffee created a community development plan to enhance the organization’s marketing and community outreach, managed over 3,000 donors while focusing on growth, and more.

Furgison, a Certified Public Accountant, holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary engineering & management, as well as a master’s degree in business administration, both of which he received from Clarkson University. Since 2022, Furgison worked for Mon Health System, most recently as Interim Accounting Manager. During his time in this role, he was responsible for financial reporting, ledger management, reconciliation, and tax compliance. From this role, he gained extensive experience overseeing financial operations and optimizing fiscal performance. 

"It’s incredibly exciting to have Jon and Brad join our team," said City Manager, Kim Haws. "Their skills and backgrounds make both of them an excellent fit for their respective roles, and I am confident they will bring tremendous value to our City administration." 

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