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MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey has announced a new senior leadership team to help further the mission in the Northern District of West Virginia.
The Senior Leadership Team includes First Assistant Christopher J. Prezioso, Administrative Officer Sybil D. Ott, Criminal Division Chief Stephen L. Vogrin, Civil Division Chief Jordan V. Palmer and Deputy Criminal Chiefs Jarod J. Douglas, Lara Omps-Botteicher and Zelda E. Wesley. Andrew R. Cogar has been appointed as district-wide Senior Litigation Counsel and Randolph J. Bernard has been appointed as Counsel to the U.S. Attorney.
“There’s a saying that you’re only as good as those you surround yourself with, and I know this team of professionals will benefit the district and the citizens of the 32 counties we serve,” Harvey said. “I look forward to leading this team to further the mission of this office and the initiatives set forth by the Department of Justice.”
This leadership group will strengthen the district’s core public safety priorities, including disrupting drug-trafficking networks, reducing violence, protecting residents from fraud and financial crimes and supporting vulnerable members of the community. The office will also continue advancing civil enforcement efforts, including the civil prosecution of program-benefits fraud to safeguard federal resources and protect taxpayer dollars. In addition, the district remains committed to combatting illegal immigration by addressing associated criminal activity and working closely with federal partners to enforce immigration laws. Through coordinated action and continued collaboration with state, local and federal agencies, the team will further the office’s mission of safeguarding the Northern District of West Virginia.
Aligned with the Department of Justice’s mission to uphold the rule of law, keep the country safe and protect civil rights, the leadership team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, fairness and professionalism in all aspects of the office’s work.
Learn more about the senior leadership team.
