Student Government Members

Mitch, a 2012 graduate of Hundred High School, carries a double major of Accounting and Business Administration: Finance as a student of Fairmont State University. He has served as President of The Student Government Association since April of 2014, and has a great passion for both institutions as well as the City of Fairmont. Mitch’s main objective as President of SGA is to engage the entire campus population in order to create a more fully functioning Student Government. His plea to all students of both FSU and Pierpont is to let their voice be heard, and give the Student Government a job to do. He encourages all of his peers to become more active in their role in SGA, and always hopes to see visitors at the weekly SGA meeting.

Vice President is responsible for the elections of the Freshman Class. Shall also handle press relations for the Student Government Association in conjunction with the Director of Public Relations. They must also assist the President in implementing policy. Shall serve as an advisor to the President on all matters. Also may assume the duties of the President when absent, or by request.

Rachel Ball is in her sophomore year and, in the spring semester, will be pursuing her new major of Communications. Along with being the Secretary of the Student Government Association, she is a Resident Assistant in Prichard Hall. She does not enjoy long walks on the beach but she does like chick flicks... that involve a lot of action and witty dialogue. Rachel is a self-expressed feminist, sometimes an artist, and an avid travel enthusiast. Her goals for SGA this year focuses on breaking the apathetic spirit on Fairmont State campus.

Kelly Buchanan was born and raised in Powder Springs, Georgia. At the age of 13, she moved to Bridgeport, West Virginia where she currently resides. She soon fell in love with the beauty of the mountains and the quaintness of small town life. She is a Class V whitewater rafting guide on the New and Gauley Rivers. 

Kelly will be graduating in May 2015 with an associates in Veterinary Technology and will soon return next fall to further her education with an Allied Health degree.

Dominik Mensah is a senior pursuing double major in Business Administration Management and Marketing. Along with being the Facility Senate representative, he also a student athlete that dedicates a lot of his time to the community.

Joni is a junior majoring in Nursing.  She is from Summersville, WV and currently plays softball for the Fighting Falcons.