Ted uses sound research and analysis to advance shared prosperity through people, projects, and policy. His current areas of work include oil and gas issues, fiscal policy, energy economics, and economic development. Prior to joining ORVI, he was the founding executive director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy. Over the last 20 years, Ted has authored numerous publications and commentaries, testified to various government bodies, and is frequently cited in the media on policy issues. Ted is an Honorary Labor Hall of Fame member of the Southwestern District Labor Council, AFL-CIO. He serves on the board of True Transition and Legal Aid West Virginia and is on the executive committee of Reimagine Appalachia.
He has taught political science and public policy at West Virginia University, where he received his undergraduate degree, and received his master’s degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. Ted is currently in graduate school (again) at Clarkson University in the business of energy program. Ted lives in Charleston, WV with his wife and two kids, and enjoys birding, running and whitewater paddling with friends, cooking, and coaching soccer.