Stephen.E.Spence@wv.gov
304-957-2067
West Virginia Department of Commerce
Director, International Division
Steve Spence joined the West Virginia Development Office in 1979 and has served as an Industrial Development Representative, the Executive Director, and in his current position of Director of the International Division. Spence has organized and led West Virginia trade missions to Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. In 1990 Spence was assigned to Nagoya, Japan where he established the state’s first overseas office. He assisted in establishing the state’s Europe Office in 1999. Spence earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Virginia University. In addition to the West Virginia District Export Council, he serves on the board of the Chemical Alliance Zone and as a member of other international organizations and committees.