About
Delegate Douglas J “Doug” Skaff Jr. of South Charleston is a Democrat running for re-election to the
House of Delegates in Kanawha County’s 30th District. Doug serves on the House Judiciary committee,
as well as the Banking and Insurance committee and the Energy, Industry, Labor, and Business Committee.
Skaff earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and master’s degree in industrial labor relations and
business management in 2000 and 2002, respectively, from West Virginia University. During his time at WVU,
he served as student body president – representing the interests of nearly 25,000 students.
While at West Virginia University, Skaff founded the Mountaineer Maniacs, the school’s highly-popular
student athletic booster club, co-founded WVUp All Night, a weekend entertainment program for students, and
led a Youth Summit with Senator Byrd for High School leaders.
All programs were developed in response to discussions held with students and the local community. Skaff
worked with local officials, university staff, alumni, and students to develop a solution to combat student
alcohol abuse on campus. Up All Night was designed to go beyond telling students what they shouldn’t do.
Instead the program was developed to provide students with an attractive alternative to the plethora of
bars and nightclubs in Morgantown.
The Mountaineer Maniacs, on the other hand, was formed in order to channel the energy and enthusiasm of
WVU fans. Skaff also intended the program to change the negative images of students at athletic games and
promote responsible behavior at all athletic events.
Like many younger West Virginians, Skaff left the Mountain State after he completed college for professional experience.
Over the past seven years his position with Owens Corning has taken him across the country working in numerous cities.
But when company officials said there was an open district manager position covering southern West Virginia, Skaff
welcomed the chance to return home. Skaff is responsible for running the sales, distribution, marketing and
management operations for a building material distribution company covering southern WV.
“Regardless of where my position took me, my roots have always been here,” Skaff said. “My family, friends and sense
of community are what made me work hard to get here today.”
Skaff currently serves as a member of the WVU Alumni Association’s Board of Governors. In 2005, the
Association honored Skaff for his commitment and service to his alma mater. Skaff also serves as on
West Virginia University’s Student Affairs Visiting Committee and participates in the Charleston
Area Alliance, HBA – Home Builders Association, and Generation Charleston.
