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 three sections:  Acquisitions and Contract Administration, Communication and Technical Services, and Program Services.  To view the Purchasing Division's Organization Chart, click here.

The division’s primary office is located at:

2019 Washington Street, E.,
P.O. Box 50130
Charleston, WV 25305

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

David Tincher, Purchasing Director
(304) 558-2538
Fax: (304) 558-0006
David.Tincher@wv.gov

Debbie Watkins, Administrative Secretary
(304) 558-3568
Debbie.A.Watkins@wv.gov

James Meadows, Attorney 
(304) 558-8806
James.D.Meadows@wv.gov

Acquisition and Contract Administration Section 
This section is responsible for the procurement of products and services for state agencies in excess of $25,000; the oversight of contract management and inspection services. This section strives to provide quality services in the most efficient manner.

Mike Sheets, Assistant Purchasing Director 
(304) 558-0492
William.M.Sheets@wv.gov
Fax: (304) 558-4115

Acquisitions Unit

Krista Ferrell, Buyer Supervisor 
(304) 558-2596
Krista.S.Ferrell@wv.gov

Shelly Murray, Buyer Supervisor
(304) 558-8801
Shelly.L.Murray@wv.gov

Roberta Wagner, Buyer Supervisor
(304) 558-0067
Roberta.A.Wagner@wv.gov

Connie Oswald, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-2157
Connie.S.Oswald@wv.gov

Tara Lyle, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-2544
Tara.L.Lyle@wv.gov

Guy L. Nisbet, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-8802
Guy.L.Nisbet@wv.gov

Paul Reynolds, Senior Buyer
(304) 558-0468
Paul.Reynolds@wv.gov

Frank Whittaker, Senior Buyer 
(304) 558-2316
Frank.M.Whittaker@wv.gov

Alan Cummings, Senior Buyer 
(304) 558-2402
Alan.W.Cummings@wv.gov

Evelyn Melton, Buyer Trainee
(304) 558-7023
Evelyn.P.Melton@wv.gov

Crystal Rink, Buyer Trainee
(304) 558-2566
Crystal.G.Rink@wv.gov

Contract Management Unit

Don Arrick, Contract Manager 
(304) 558-5780
Don.F.Arrick@wv.gov

Junior Blount, Inspector
(304) 558-3488
Shirley.O.Blount@wv.gov

Shane Hall, Inspector
(304) 558-8803
R.Shane.Hall@wv.gov

Communication and Technical Services Section
This section focuses on technology, communication and training.  Functions include maintaining the automated purchasing system, networking services, division’s website, conferences, seminars, on-line training, vendor registration, purchase order encumbrance, bid receipt/requests and records retention.

Diane Holley-Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
(304) 558-0661
Fax: (304) 558-6026
Diane.M.Holley@wv.gov

FOIA Requests
Submit to:  Diane.M.Holley@wv.gov

Communication Unit

Tony O’Leary, Public Information Specialist 
(304) 558-4213
Tony.M.Oleary@wv.gov

Chad Williamson, Public Information Specialist 
(304) 558-2315
Chad.B.Williamson@wv.gov

Training Unit

Samantha Knapp, Staff Development Specialist
(304) 558-7022
Samantha.S.Knapp@wv.gov

Technical Services Unit

Mark Totten, Manager 
(304) 558-7839
Mark.L.Totten@wv.gov

Casey Hill, Programmer Analyst
(304)558-0247
Casey.A.Hill@wv.gov 

Vendor Registration

Jeanne Barnhart, Office Assistant
(304) 558-2311
Jeanne.B.Barnhart@wv.gov

Support Services

Beverly Toler, Supervisor
(304) 558-2336
Beverly.A.Toler@wv.gov

Records Retention

Mitzie Howard, Office Assistant
Mitzie.D.Howard@wv.gov
(304) 558-2312

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.

Elizabeth Perdue, Assistant Purchasing Director
(304) 766-2626
Fax: (304) 766-2631

Inventory Management

Pam Jarrell, Office Assistant 
(304) 356-2424
Pam.J.Jarrell@wv.gov

Travel Management Unit

Catherine DeMarco, Manager
(304) 558-2613
Catherine.A.Demarco@wv.gov

Surplus Property Unit
Web Site: www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase/surplus

Elizabeth Perdue, Surplus Property Manager
(304) 766-2626
Elizabeth.J.Perdue@wv.gov

Anthony Cooper, State Warehouse Supervisor
(304) 356-2430
Anthony.W.Cooper@wv.gov

Doug Elkins, Vehicle Coordinator
(304) 356-2428
Doug.J.Elkins@wv.gov