MEMBER PROFILES

Harold L. "Chuck" Hatfield
Board President

Chuck Hatfield is a retired educator with 43 years of service in West Virginia public schools. Chuck holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Social Studies from Glenville State College and a master's degree in Educational Administration from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies.

Chuck began his career as a classroom teacher before becoming principal of Eastbrook Elementary School in Putnam County in 1980. From there, he served as Director of Early Childhood Education, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Pupil Services, and Deputy Superintendent for Putnam County Schools until 2004. In 2004, he became Superintendent of Putnam County Schools, serving until his retirement in July of 2016.

During his tenure as superintendent, Putnam County Schools led the state in academic achievement and employee salaries. A major facilities improvement project was also implemented and completed through the passage of a 57 million dollar bond and an award of 25 million dollars from the School Building Authority.

In 2009, Chuck was named West Virginia Superintendent of the Year by the West Virginia Association of School Administrators. He has been active in several educational organizations. He has held leadership positions on numerous committees, including Chairman of the RESA 3 Advisory Council, the State Superintendent's Task Force on Assessment and Accountability, the State Superintendent's Commission on Assessment, the State Superintendent's Advisory Board, the Education Alliance, North Central Association of Accreditation of Schools, and chair of the Legislative, Instructional Leadership, and Facilities committees of the West Virginia Association of School Administrators.

Christian Wells
Board Vice President

cwells3134@gmail.com

PO BOX 315
TEAYS VALLEY, WV 25569

Christian Wells graduated from Winfield High School in 1993. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from WVU soon thereafter and began a career as a civil engineer for a large engineering firm with a local office. Christian then worked for a large local general contractor in Putnam County. Eventually, he decided to go to work with his father, Terry Wells, at their family-owned general contracting and wireless business. Over the years, they’ve built their company into the leading wireless contractor in the region. Christian is very happily married to Kristen Wells. Their children, Emerson and Case, attend school in Winfield. The Wells family are members of Winfield Baptist and are very active in local sports with their children.

Brad Hodges
Board Member

24 MARKET STREET
HURRICANE, WV 25526

Brad Hodges is a lifelong resident of Putnam County. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1973 and received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Concord College in 1977. In 2000, he received his Master of Arts in Leadership Studies from Marshall University. Brad retired from Putnam County Schools in December 2019, with forty-three years of service and the most senior employee in the county. He worked at Winfield High School, Winfield Middle School, Hurricane High School, and the Board of Education Office in Winfield. He has taught and coached at Hurricane High School, Winfield High School, and Winfield Middle School. He has been an athletic director and an assistant principal at Hurricane High School. While at the board office, he was the Coordinator of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, Director of Administrative Services, and served as Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.