Board of Directors

Olivia Meade is the Executive Director of Lily's Place, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by substance use. With over eight years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Olivia previously worked in fundraising and financial management. She brings a strong background in organizational leadership, program development, and community engagement. A native of Lincoln County, WV, Olivia holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing and a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Marshall University. She currently resides in Huntington, WV with her family, where she remains deeply committed to serving her community and local church. 

 Olivia Meade serves on The Local Exchange Board of Directors by bringing seasoned nonprofit leadership and deep community-rooted insight to the organization’s mission. As Executive Director of Lily's Place, she contributes expertise in program development, fundraising, financial management, and community engagement, strengthening the board’s strategic vision and impact. Her background in marketing and business administration, along with her strong ties to Lincoln County and Huntington, supports collaborative partnerships and sustainable growth for the organization. 

Austin Lucas serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Lincoln County Schools. He has been with Lincoln County Schools since 2019, overseeing financial operations, budgeting, and strategic fiscal planning to ensure compliance and effective resource management.  Mr. Lucas brings extensive financial leadership and accounting expertise to the board from his work in public education finance and previous management roles in the private sector. (Details on his leadership at MSW, the trash company, and dates of service should be confirmed for a complete history.)  He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from [Missouri University — confirm campus] and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from West Virginia University Institute of Technology, credentials that support his role as a strategic financial leader.  

Austin’s expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and organizational management strengthens the board’s mission and promotes long-term fiscal sustainability. 

Keturah Amandus is a Cabell County native, mother of two from Milton, WV. A daughter of Marshall with a bachelors in Chemistry, her background is varied from a certified EMT, to a middle school Spanish & Science teacher, a jeweler for 16 years, and currently a chicken and pig farmer on the family farm she grew up on. She has a passion for raising animals in a pasture raised system, focusing on rotational grazing and regenerative agriculture. She loves sharing this passion on her farm social pages and YouTube, Amandus Family Farm. Keturah and her husband, Nick, have been members of three different local farmers markets over the past six years and love supporting other local farmers and small business vendors in their businesses and journeys. 

Colton C. Parsons is an attorney at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC and a lifelong West Virginian with deep roots in agriculture. He grew up on a small beef cattle farm in West Virginia, where he learned firsthand the value of hard work, stewardship, and community. Today, in addition to his legal practice, he remains actively connected to farming and local food production. Colton brings to The Local Exchange a unique perspective shaped by both his work as a lawyer and his experience as a producer. He is passionate about strengthening local farms and small businesses, supporting resilient food systems, and investing in the long-term vitality of West Virginia communities.