Ruby departing as state tourism head; Morrisey appoints new members to WV House, First Foundation

By: Caity Coyne

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 860

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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West Virginia Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby, who has worked under three different administrations, will be leaving her job at the end of July, according to a Thursday news release from Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

Ruby has served as the Secretary of Tourism since 2021, when she was named by former Gov. Jim Justice to head the division after spending four years as tourism commissioner. Curtis Capehart, who works as Morrisey’s director of policy, will serve as …

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