West Virginia First Foundation chair Matt Harvey announced Thursday that he will resign from the organization’s board as he awaits confirmation to a federal post.

In July, Harvey was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. While he has yet to be confirmed by Congress, Harvey said Thursday that stepping down from the First Foundation is a requirement for his potential new appointment.

Harvey, who works as the Jefferson County prosecuting attorney, has headed the First Foundation’s board of directors since its inception in November of 2023 . He announced his departure during the private nonprofit’s quarterly meeting on Thursday.

Members of the First Foundation board voted Thursday for Greg Duckworth, a former state troo

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