WHO WE ARE
Genesis Communications is a full-service public relations firm founded in 1994
by T.L. Headley. Headquartered in Ona, West Virginia, Genesis is dedicated to providing the small business and entrepreneurial communities of West Virginia and the Tri-State region access to the very best counsel possible for their public relations, media relations, crisis management, investor and financial relations, association management and marketing needs.
Founder T.L. Headley brings to the table more than 17 years of experience in mass communications, including five years as senior writer for one of the state's primary business publications and two years as communications officer for several major state agencies. He is currently serving as communications director for the West Virginia Coal Association, board member and communications director of the Logan Coal Vendors Association and president of the Coalition on Mountaintop Mining.
Headley has an MBA in finance and IT management from West Virginia University (2003), an MA in public relations and journalism from Marshall University (2001) and a BA in political science and history from Marshall University (1988).
In addition, he is a 2001 graduate of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Leadership West Virginia program and has completed two years of the three-year curriculum leading to certification in community and economic development through the CDI-East.
In addition, Headley has achieved accreditation in asset management and has earned NASD Series 7 and 66 brokerage licenses.