West Virginia University President Dr. Michael Benson, right, and Truist Bank Marketing President Shawn Taylor, left, speak with guests during the Kootaga District Buckskin Council 57th annual Leadership Celebration Dinner on Tuesday. The event was held at the Parkersburg Country Club and is considered the district's largest fundraiser of the year. Read the full story online at the mariettatimes.com and in Thursday's print edition. (Photo by Amber Phipps)

West Virginia University President Dr. Michael Benson, right, and Truist Bank Marketing President Shawn Taylor, left, speak with guests during the Kootaga District Buckskin Council 57th annual Leadership Celebration Dinner on Tuesday. The event was held at the Parkersburg Country Club and is considered the district’s largest fundraiser of the year. Read the full story online at the mariettatimes.com and in Thursday’s print edition.