Tom Witt, Ph.D.

Dr. Tom Witt (B.A., Oklahoma State University; M.A. and Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis) is an emeritus professor of economics following a distinguished career with the West Virginia University College of Business and Economics. During his tenure at WVU, he also served as director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research and as associate dean for research and outreach within the College.

In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. Witt served on the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Highways, published extensively in his field, and provided testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the National Academy Committee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Science Community.

During Dr. Witt's time at WVU, he was twice recognized with an Outstanding Teacher Award and was honored by The State Journal as part of its Who’s Who in West Virginia Business in 2000.

In June 2017, Dr. Witt was inducted into the Order of Vandalia, the highest honor for service to West Virginia University.

He currently resides in the Cheat Lake community with his wife, Grethe Myles, and provides economic consulting services through Witt Economics, LLC. He previously served as secretary-treasurer of the Cheat Neck Public Service District prior to its merger into Morgantown Utility Board.