Riffle Selected for Term on Mason County Promise Zone Board

The Mason County Promise Zone Board selected Chad Riffle as the newest member, at their August meeting.  Riffle, who grew up in Mason County, was recently hired as the new Dean of Students for West Shore ESD’s Career Tech and ASM Tech Early college programs.  Even with this new role, he felt compelled to do more for Mason County’s youth. “I have spent most of my life in Mason County, growing up in Fountain and attending Mason County Eastern through 8th grade,” stated Riffle, adding, “I love this community and call it home. I believe in education and the benefits it offers our kids. I want to support that educational attainment in any way that I can.”

As a Promise Board member, Riffle hopes to make greater positive change.  He feels that the local investment in the Promise scholarship says to students that “we believe in you.  You are valuable and we want you to achieve all that you can.”  Riffle feels that the Promise provides local community, schools and higher education with a message of hope.  “That message is felt by everyone,” shared Riffle, “not just students utilizing it. The Promise is a valuable asset to our community and I want to do my part to ensure it continues long into the future.”

Riffle will complete a term, which continues through December 2024, with the option to renew for a four-year term. The Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board is an 11-member public board that governs the Promise Zone scholarship and related activities. For more information related to local educational attainment goals in Mason County or the Promise Scholarship, visit MasonCountyCAN.org and MasonCountyPromise.org