The Team

Daniel originated the idea for Currents. He is a former Congressional staffer who assisted the U.S. Congress to improve its communications capabilities with digital technology. For Currents he is the systems engineer who conceives and implements all the components of the Authentic West Virginia vision.

Jim is the editor and publisher for Currents, as well as a member of the writing team. He is a retired linguist and forty year resident of West Virginia. In retirement he took on the role of a contributing columnist for the Spirit of Jefferson newspaper.

R. J. Dyer is a certified Spiritual Life Coach and an Air Force Veteran. Recently, she has embarked on a new journey as an author, driven by her passion for making a difference in rural and underserved communities. She holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

Millicent is the newest West Virginian on the team, but has jumped right into the spirit of the place. She is the current Secretary of the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee and the Vice President of the Democratic Women's Club. Married to her high school sweetheart, she and her husband have two daughters attending Jefferson High School.

From 2001 to 2010 John taught in the graduate program at Mountain State University, first in Martinsburg and then in Beckley, WV. During that time he also served on the Jefferson County Planning Commission, as its president from 2008-2010. He retired in 2010 as a professor in the Business and Leadership College at the University of Charleston. He and his wife, Judy, moved to West Virginia in 2000. 

As a retired teacher and chemist, Becky's attention is naturally drawn to environmental pollution and global warming. Concern for the futures of her 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild makes it deeply personal.