WHO WE ARE

At Mountaineer Media, our focus is on promoting West Virginia through innovative storytelling.

Our goal is to provide insightful narratives that capture the authenticity of Appalachia while also serving as a beacon of thought-leadership for our state.

Our ultimate aim is to catalyze a new era of prosperity for the region we love.

Mountaineer Media Founders

Cooper Simmerman
Co-Founder

C.J. Harvey
Co-Founder

  • Logan Garrison

    Live Events Board Member

    Logan Garrison, a WVU graduate with a Bachelor of Science, is a passionate outdoors enthusiast who enjoys golfing, boating, hiking, and skiing year-round. He's also an avid soccer fan, supporting the Gunners. Recently married to his high school sweetheart, Logan currently serves as the Lead Supply Chain Analyst at TC Energy. Garrison brings a decade of golf insight into the Saturday tournament of the Almost Heaven Classic.

  • Joslyn Barnhart

    Live Events Board Member

    Joslyn Barnhart, a Communities In Schools Liaison and West Virginia State University graduate, combines her passion for education and community engagement to ensure student success. Beyond her professional roles, Joslyn enjoys the outdoors with her loyal companion, Sully, exemplifying a holistic approach to life and a commitment to education and community building. Barnhart will be instrumental for Friday night’s portion of the Almost Heaven Classic.

  • Andrew Montes

    Live Events Board Member

    Andrew Montes is an Account Executive at People Driven Technology in Columbus, OH. He represents PDT, a family-owned business dedicated to delivering tangible results for its clients. With over a decade of experience, Andrew has been privileged to share his expertise and insights with numerous organizations. Montes plays a key role in developing the golf tournament portion of the Almost Heaven Classic.

Our Capabilities

As a digital media storytelling agency, our primary focus is on providing dynamic content for our online following.

Our weekly podcast serves as a platform for open and honest conversations with influential West Virginians, where they share their life stories and work experiences while also highlighting the beauty of our state.

Over time, we have expanded our operations to include engaging blogs, partnerships with small businesses, custom merchandise, entertaining social media content, and now, live events in Almost Heaven.

 Join the 100,00o+ West Virginians that follow along our social media platforms!

How can we collaborate?

At Mountaineer Media, we are constantly seeking new opportunities for collaboration and partnership throughout the state. If you know of someone who would make a great guest, we encourage you to send them our way!

We welcome the chance to work with businesses and organizations who share our passion for promoting the best of our state.