The Purchasing Division oversees various programs and services for the state of West Virginia, including the procurement of goods and services for state agencies, the state’s Travel Management, the Surplus Property programs and the state’s Inventory Management.

Structurally, the division consists of the Director's Office and four sections:  Acquisition and Contract Administration, Business and Technical Services, Communication and Training, and Program Services.

Our main office is located at:

2019 Washington Street, E.,
Capitol Complex Building 15
Charleston, WV 25305

Director's Office
Oversees the management of the West Virginia Purchasing Division.

Samantha Willis, Director & General Counsel
(304) 558-0492
Fax:  (304) 558-0006

Jennifer Fields, Administrative Secretary
(304) 558-3568

Acquisition and Contract Administration Section 
This section is responsible for the procurement of products and services for state agencies in excess of $50,000; the oversight of contract management and inspection services.  This section strives to provide quality services in the most efficient manner.

Acquisitions Unit

Frank Whittaker, Assistant Director
(304) 558-2316
Fax:  (304) 558-4115

Mark Atkins, Buyer Supervisor
(304) 558-2307

Tara Lyle, Buyer Supervisor
(304) 558-2544

Joseph Hager, Buyer Supervisor
(304) 558-8801

John Estep, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-2566

Crystal Hustead, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-2402

Larry McDonnell, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-2063

David Pauline, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-0067

Toby Welch, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-8802

Brandon Barr, Buyer
(304) 558-2652

Vacant, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-0094

Vacant, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-5780

Vacant, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-0246

Vacant, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-2314

Vacant, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-2157

Contract Management Unit

Shane Hall, Contract Manager 
(304) 558-8803

Mitzie Howard, Inspector
(304) 558-2037

Jason Thompson, Inspector
(304) 558-2538

Samantha Chaney, Inspector
(304) 558-4317

Bob Ross, Inspector
(304) 558-3488

Vacant, Inspector
(304) 558-8803

Business and Technical Services Section
This section focuses on business operations and technology within the Purchasing Division.  Functions include maintaining the automated purchasing system, networking services, division’s website, vendor registration, purchase order encumbrance, bid receipt/requests and records retention.

Greg Clay, Assistant Purchasing Director
(304) 558-8806

Technical Services Unit

Mark Totten, Manager 
(304) 558-7839

Christopher Seckman, Quality Control and Transparency Specialist
(304) 558-3486

Alisha Pettit, Programmer Analyst
(304) 558-0247

Vendor Registration

Carol Hudnall, Vendor Registration Coordinator
(304) 558-2311
Purchasing.VendorRegistration@wv.gov

Support Services Unit

Cody Rose, Supervisor
(304) 558-2336

Records Retention

Angelina Villanueva, Imaging Operator 2
(304) 558-2312

Communication and Training Section
This section focuses on communication and training.  Functions include conferences, seminars, on-line training, and state procurement certifications.

Samantha Knapp, Assistant Director
(304) 558-7022

FOIA Requests
Submit to:  purchasingfoia@wv.gov

Courtney Johnson, Manager
(304) 558-4213

Jessica Carl, Public Information Specialist 
(304) 558-2315

Teresa Cutlip, Public Information Specialist
(304) 558-2613

Krista Chadband, Office Assistant III
(304) 558-2744

Program Services Section 
This section is responsible for various programs administered by the division, including the Travel Management Unit, which offers guidance to state employees; the Surplus Property Unit, which manages the state and federal programs; and the Fixed Assets Unit, which maintains the state’s inventory of property.

Jessica Burns-McDonnell, Assistant Director
(304) 356-2456
Fax: (304) 766-2631

Inventory Management

Wendy Pettry, Inventory Manager 
(304) 356-2426

Travel Management Unit

Jessica Burns-McDonnell, Manager
(304) 356-2425

Surplus Property Unit
Web Site:  WVSurplus.gov

Jessica Burns-McDonnell, Surplus Property Manager
(304) 356-2425

Mark Fox, Assistant Manager
(304) 356-2428

Frankie Sisson, Vehicle Coordinator
(304) 356-2430