Elected Leadership

Your County Commissioners

Three elected officials serve as the governing body of Harrison County, overseeing policy, budget, and county operations.

Board of Commissioners

Meet the Commission

Harrison County Commissioners are elected at-large for six-year terms and serve as the county's chief governing body.

Commissioner Susan J. Thomas

Susan J. Thomas

President Democrat • Elected 2021

Committee Appointments

Area Council on Aging / Region VI
Harrison County Community Corrections Advisory Board
Harrison County Development Authority
Harrison County E911 Advisory Board
Harrison County Emergency Squad
Harrison County Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition
Harrison County Local Emergency Planning Committee
Harrison County Senior Citizens
Region VI Local Elected Officials (LEO) Board

Commissioner David Hinkle

David Hinkle

Commissioner Republican • Elected 2022

Committee Appointments

Benedum Airport Authority
Harrison County Economic Development Corporation
Region VI Workforce Investment Board

Commissioner Patsy S. Trecost II

Patsy S. Trecost, II

Commissioner Democrat • Elected 2018

Committee Appointments

Farmland Protection Board of Harrison County
Harrison‑Clarksburg Board of Health
Harrison County Emergency Ambulance Authority
Harrison County Planning Commission
Region VI Planning & Development Council
WVU Cooperative Extension Service