WSAZ+ | Gov. Morrisey Announces New Secretary of Tourism

Morrisey names former member of WV House to lead state tourism agency

Kayla Kessinger speaks at a news conference Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, following her appointment by Gov. Patrick Morrisey to head the state’s tourism agency. (West Virginia Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey video screenshot)Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday that Kayla Kessinger, a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, will take over as secretary for the state’s Department of Tourism following the departure of Chelsea Ruby. Ruby…

Morrisey appoints Kayla Kessinger as secretary of tourism

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday the appointment of former House of Delegates member Kayla Kessinger as the new Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism.

Morrisey appoints Kessinger as new Tourism secretary

CHARLESTON – A former Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Fayette County will become the second cabinet secretary of the Department of Tourism, succeeding Chelsea Ruby in the role. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Kayla Kessinger’s appointment Tuesday morning in a press conference in the Governor’s Reception Room at the Capitol. “Whenever […]

Morrisey names former Delegate Kayla Kessinger to be new tourism secretary

The governor highlighted Kessinger's experience in the state Legislature, knowledge of state government and team building skills. The post Morrisey names former Delegate Kayla Kessinger to be new tourism secretary appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Kessinger appointed new West Virginia Tourism secretary

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia has a new Tourism Secretary. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced former state legislator Kayla Kessinger will take over the role. Kessinger, a West Virginia native, previously served Fayette County in the House of Delegates, rising in leadership to assistant majority leader during her time in the legislature. Kessinger [...]