Administrative Staff
 | Jeffrey E. FurbankExecutive DirectorResponsibilitiesJeff has been the Firm's Executive Director since 1997. He has senior management responsibilities for all administration, technology, financial planning and controls, human resources, systems and facilities. Professional Background Jeff has over thirty years' management experience growing complex organizations. Before joining the Firm, he commanded the most technologically advanced units in the United States Army and served as a liaison for the Department of Defense with the United States Congress, National media and the White House. Since joining the Firm, his major focus has been acquiring state of the art technology systems for the Firm and building an outstanding Information Technology staff, making Huddleston Bolen LLP a leader in legal technology. Affiliations Association of Legal Administrators Education Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts Master of Business Administration from George Mason University |
 | Thomas S McChesneyDirector of Marketing and Business DevelopmentResponsibilitiesThomas works closely with the firm’s Marketing Partner, Executive Director, and other senior management to plan and manage the firm’s marketing, advertising, public relations, and business development efforts. He assists lawyers in the formulation and implementation of business development plans, and in reaching out to the businesses and industries they serve. Thomas also serves as a liaison with charitable organizations and the community, spearheading service projects and philanthropic efforts. Professional Background Thomas has nearly 20 years experience in marketing and business development for professional service organizations. Prior to joining Huddleston Bolen, Thomas served in a similar capacity as Director of Marketing at Jackson Kelly PLLC and as Vice President of Business Development for Strictly Business Computer Systems in Huntington, WV. He was also Marketing Manager for the Indiana Center for Global Business, a quasi-private international trade consulting group, affiliated with Indiana University. Affiliations Thomas is active in the community and State, serving as Vice President of the Board of Advisors for the Marshall Artists Series, Member of the Board of Directors of the Neighborhood Institute, Member of the Board of Directors of Create Huntington, coordinator of the Highlawn Neighborhood Watch, Church Council Member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, and as a Member of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee. Education Master of Arts, 1989, Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, University of Kentucky. Concentration in International Marketing and Economics. Recognized as a Patterson School Fellow. Interned in Chennai, India. Bachelor of Arts, 1987, Marshall University. Majored in Political Science, minored in Economics. Graduated Cum Laude. Studied at the Frei Universitate, Berlin, Germany. |