August 25, 2026 Governor Morrisey Appoints Member to 50th District House of Delegates Seat ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of William J. "Bill" Vest of Oak Hill to the West Virginia House of Delegates.

"With his extensive background in law enforcement, state corrections administration, and community leadership, Bill understands the values of hard work and accountability," said Governor Morrisey. "He will be a strong, reliable voice for his constituents, and I am confident he will serve with distinction in Charleston."

Vest brings more than 40 years of public safety and administrative experience to the state legislature. He spent more than three decades serving within the West Virginia corrections system, ultimately retiring in 2022 as the Acting Administrator/Superintendent of the Beckley Correctional Center. Throughout his distinguished career, Vest held numerous leadership roles, including Deputy Warden and Associate Warden of Security at Mount Olive Correctional Complex, where he managed large-scale operations, fiscal budgets, and personnel.

Prior to his administrative roles, Vest served as a correctional officer, a hospital security officer, and a Military Police officer in the U.S. Army, where he provided specialized personal security details.

A graduate of Oak Hill High School, Vest completed coursework in criminal justice through Glenville State College and holds certifications from the U.S. Military Police School as well as state corrections academies in West Virginia and North Carolina. He is an active member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association. He resides in Oak Hill.