Glenville State College
Dennis Pounds serves as the Vice President for External Relations at Glenville State College since October 2010, fulfilling the role of Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director of the Glenville State College Foundation while concluding the institution's inaugural capital campaign. Prior experience includes the position of Vice President for College Advancement at Glenville State College from 2007 to 2010. Dennis owned and operated a McDonald's restaurant in Glenville, WV, from July 1996 to January 2007, achieving nearly 100% sales growth through increased customer loyalty. A long tenure at McDonald's Corporation from 1973 to 1996 involved various roles, including Operations Lead in Non-Traditional Development, Director of Operations in the Netherlands, and Training Development Consultant, contributing to significant operational advancements and expansion in multiple regions.
Glenville State College
Glenville State College, often referred to as the Lighthouse on the Hill, is West Virginia's only centrally located public college. Founded in 1872 to provide instruction and practice for common school teachers in the science of education, Glenville State College has surpassed its original mission, and currently prepares students for careers in teaching, business, land resources, music, the liberal arts, the sciences, criminal justice, and human services.