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Revenue Secretary Hardy Becomes Judge, Pack Takes His Place

Dave Hardy, secretary of the Department of Revenue is stepping down to become the Circuit Court Judge for the 13th Circuit in Kanawha County.

Dave Hardy, secretary of the Department of Revenue is stepping down to become the Circuit Court Judge for the 13th Circuit in Kanawha County.

Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment Wednesday during his regular press briefing.

Hardy will fill the seat vacated by Judge Joanna Tabit who passed away September 30. Hardy has served as revenue secretary since 2017.

Hardy also serves as the governor’s designee on the Municipal Home Rule, Investment Management, and the Board of Treasury Investment boards.

Justice said after years of balancing the budget, Hardy’s years in public service makes him the best candidate for the position. 

“I don’t know how you could possibly put a person in a position like this, that has more experience than Dave,” Justice said.

According to a press release, Hardy has more than 33 years of experience in private legal practice and is also a certified public accountant. He served as a member of the Charleston City Council from 1995 to 2001 and as a commissioner on the Kanawha County Commission from 2001 to 2017.

Former Del. Larry Pack will take on the role of Acting Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Revenue to replace Hardy. After leaving the House, Pack took on the role of senior advisor to the governor in 2022.

“Larry is a proven leader with a deep understanding of our state’s finances and a commitment to fiscal responsibility,” Justice said. “His business acumen and knowledge of the tax code will be invaluable in leading the Department of Revenue and I am confident that he will work tirelessly to ensure that West Virginia remains on the pathway to prosperity.”

Economic Development Secretary Carmichael Loses EDA Board Chairmanship 

A few weeks ago, with little fanfare, Gov. Jim Justice appointed his senior adviser Larry Pack as the Economic Development Authority Board Chairman. Carmichael said he has held both positions for the last three years.

Cabinet Secretary of Economic Development Mitch Carmichael said he’ll now have more time to bring new industry and jobs to West Virginia because he is giving up some of his duties.

We’ve got several on our radar,” Carmichael said, “And, we’ve got a great portfolio of prospects that are moving through to conclusion.”

A few weeks ago, with little fanfare, Gov. Jim Justice appointed his senior adviser Larry Pack as the Economic Development Authority Board Chairman. Carmichael said he has held both positions for the last three years. 

Pack said as EDA chair, he will help keep the governor informed in checking out potential economic development projects. He said Justice is getting more involved with EDA decisions.

Carmichael has been the state’s ‘front man’ in announcing recent major corporations coming to West Virginia. Many of those projects have received loans from the EDA. Carmichael said in his Cabinet Secretary position, he recruits all the companies and puts together the grant and loan packages, and some separation makes sense. 

“The Economic Development Authority is the banker that makes some of the loans and allocates some of the funds for the packages that we put together,” Carmichael said. “We just thought that there would be a better way to separate those two roles.”

The West Virginia EDA was formed in 1962 to provide loans, direct financing and leases to promote and retain new and existing commercial and industrial businesses by issuing money, credit, or credit enhancement.

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