Kenneth (Kenny) Lehman was raised in the small town of Mabscott, outside of Beckley, WV.

He worked in the coal mines for 8.5 years before being laid off. He was later given the opportunity to attend electronics school and, upon finishing, went to work as a telescope operator at the Green Bank Observatory for more than 14 years. He then became a cryogenics technician at Green Bank, responsible for the repair and replacement of cryogenic refrigerators on the telescopes.

He was previously mayor of the Town of Durbin from 2015 – 2019 and was appointed in 2025 after the resignation of the then current mayor.

Melissa Nelson is currently serving as the town Recorder and isa lifelong resident of Durbin where she still resides and chose to raise her son, Garrett and daughter, Baylee.

She began her adventure with Snowshoe Mountain in 2003 as a front desk agent spending 12 years in various positions ranging from managing front desks to becoming a building manager. Durning her tenure, she received multiple honors and awards in hospitality and served on many committees. She continued her journey with First Tracts Real Estate as the General Manager from 2016-2020.

She has been active within the community since 2009 when she started coaching soccer, basketball, and base/softball for Green Bank Elementary/Middle School.

She is currently employed with the Public Defender Corporation of the 29th Judicial Branch and, co-leader of the Black Diamond Girl Scout Troop. She is happy to be a part of a community where we “Ain’t no big thing, but growin”.

Jerri Sipe

Carolyn Bosley grew up in Parkton, Maryland, but developed a strong connection to Pocahontas County through frequent childhood visits. Her affection for the area and its people eventually led her to marry Shawn and settle down in Durbin. Despite relocating several times, Durbin always felt like home, and in 2019, the couple decided to return there for good when West Virginia’s country roads beckoned them back.

Carolyn has served on the town council for over two years and actively volunteers with various committees. She is committed to supporting the residents of Durbin and looks forward to seeing the town continue to grow and prosper.

Sherry Cassell, but everyone calls her “Sam”, is a member of the Durbin Town Council. This isn’t her first time on the council, she was also on the council back in the early 90’s.

She has lived in Durbin for 47 years, and has been married to Billy Cassell for 34 and I has 4 children.

She has worked and worn many hats in her 47 years of living in Durbin. She started out working with in home care through the Durbin Senior Center, later moving into the kitchen and delivering meals-on-wheels. She then moved on to working at “Lyin Bill’s Pizza and Sub Shop”. After 17 years, it closed and she began working at Kinder’s Market the only grocery store in Durbin. They too closed, so she is now employed by the DGVR as a custodian on the “Wabash Cabooses.” She suggests you, “Ride the train and see why we’re wild on wonderful!!”

Hallie Kane

Veronica Moore grew up in Wayne County, WV and moved to Durbin in 2020. She lives with husband, Craig, and their 2 children, Kennedi and Caleb.

She has been on town council for almost 2 years and strives to serve the community the best of her ability.