Stephen G. Jory

is a self-described museum rat and supporter of the arts, having developed his interest in college art history classes and through visits to scores of art museums from the Americas to Europe and New Zealand. He retired from a 47-year career in the legal profession in Elkins, during which he served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, and for many years in private practice. Steve is an active Rotarian (past President), and a former board member of the Elkins YMCA (past President), the Davis Health System Foundation, and the Randolph County Development Authority. He is married to Jean who taught English at Elkins High School for more than 30 years.