Our mission + vision
Our mission is to create an environment for children and the community that exercises curiosity, promotes exploration, and develops imagination through hands-on learning experiences.
Our vision is Discovery World on Market will be the regional STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) destination that provides children and their families one-of-a-kind hands-on experiences that are accessible to all.
Meet our Executive Director, Wendy Shriver
“Here at Discovery World on Market, manufacturing fun is our business, and we look forward to seeing you soon!”
-Wendy Shriver, Executive Director
Wendy began her role as the executive director of Discovery World on Market in October of 2021. Prior to that, Wendy served as the executive director of Downtown PKB, Parkersburg’s Main Street Community, for seven years.
During her time at Downtown PKB, Wendy grew the capacity of the organization, developed strategic plans and goals for the organization, and built collaborative relationships in both the public and private sectors of business. As the director of Downtown PKB, Wendy led a 23-member board of directors and directed the work plans of the organization’s committees.
Prior to her tenure at Downtown PKB, Wendy worked in healthcare for 18 years with five of those years in healthcare marketing. Wendy has participated in various leadership training programs and serves on Downtown PKB’s board of directors, Member of Wood County Economic Development, on the board of directors for the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Federal Credit Union.
Wendy resides in Parkersburg with her husband Curtis, daughter Reagan and son Brady.
Meet our STEAM Manager, Logan Mace
Born and raised in Parkersburg, Logan grew up fascinated with all things "STEAM". Now, as the STEAM Manager for Discovery World on Market, Logan brings the same childhood excitement with him into his role. Pulling from his experiences as a K-12 teacher, college instructor, business owner, and content creator, Logan focuses on developing fun, useful, STEAM education at Discovery World!
In his free time, Logan enjoys his family time, creating content for his personal YouTube and others, as a musician and self-proclaimed "gear head".
Logan resides in Washington, WV with his wife Julie, daughter Evan and son Rome.
“I want to provide kids and families the tools and education that helps shape their future. Even if it’s just a little boost here or there, I consider that a win!”
-Logan Mace, STEAM Manager
Meet our Marketing & Events Manager,
Samantha Suggs!
Learn more about Samantha- (Favorite Childhood Activity) - Creating magical worlds and adventures with my brothers while we played outside.
Samantha Suggs is from Charleston, WV and attend college in Lake Wales, FL. After completing her degree, she moved to Parkersburg, WV with her husband who grew up in the area. Samantha and her husband have a beautiful baby girl who brings a great deal of joy to their lives. When choosing to return to work she wanted to work somewhere making a difference in the community her daughter would grow up in and support her new role as a mother. Discovery World has been the perfect place to return to work. The environment and staff are wonderful! She loves walking through the museum and seeing all the families having fun, knowing that her daughter has a magical place to grow up.
“My hope for working at Discovery World is creating a magical play place for every child that enters our doors and maybe even reminding the adults it’s okay to play sometimes too!”
-Samantha Suggs, Marketing and Special Events Manager
MEET OUR FACILITIES MANAGER,
CHET GRIFFEY!
Learn more about Chet - (Favorite Childhood Activity)- Swimming, watching cartoons and playing outside.
Chet joined the museum in May of 2023 as our facilities manager.
Meet our Operations Manager,
Brooke Oliver!
Learn more about Brooke - (Favorite childhood activity) Riding my bike and playing with my 3 sisters. I also really enjoyed reading starting at a young age, my favorite was always the Goosebumps series.
Brooke Oliver was born and raised in Parkersburg. After graduating from Parkersburg High, she was on the hunt for a career that would bring new opportunities. Brooke joined the museum in April of 2024 as a Museum Assistant. As her love for Discovery World grew, so did her drive to contribute more to the museum. In September of 2025 she was promoted to Operations Manager where she oversees daily business operations. What Brooke enjoys most about working at Discovery World is all the lifelong friends she has made and seeing the difference the museum makes in children’s lives.
In her free time Brooke enjoys coaching children in cheerleading and tumbling at the competitive cheerleading program that she grew up cheering for. She also enjoys her quiet time spent at home cozying up with a book and her pets.
Brooke currently resides in Vincent, OH where she volunteers at the local volunteer fire department as a fire fighter.
Discovery World on Market
Board of Directors
Travis Righter - Righter Legal
Tres Ross - Woodcraft
Leo Leach - Chemours
Melissa Ross - The Ross Foundation
Zach Stanely - United Bank
Mike Townsend - Woodcraft
Monica Matheny - Matheny Motors
Scott Seese - S2 Cyber
Dr. Torie Jackson - WVU Parkersburg
Karen Waller - Retired Educator
Keith McClung - Crown Floral
Ryan Barber - City of Parkersburg