Mark R. Maynard is a Republican state senator representing District 6 in the West Virginia Senate, covering Wayne , Mingo, McDowell, and Mercer counties. Born on May 14, 1972, in Huntington, WV, to parents Richard Dale and Jewell Gay Maynard, he is a Baptist and works in automotive retail. Notable affiliations include SEMA Legislative Caucus Member, WV Legislative Congressional Prayer Caucus Chairman, and various off-highway vehicle and motorsports groups such as PNW4WDA, EC4WDA, Blue Ribbon Trails Coalition, NHRA, NSRA, NMCA, and WV Off Highway Vehicle Association. He has served as Chairman of the Wayne County Executive Committee and volunteered as an assistant softball coach for Wayne County Schools.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.B.A. in Marketing, Marshall University; B.B.A. in Business Management, Marshall University.
• Political Experience: Serves on key Senate committees including Chair of Transportation and Infrastructure, Enrolled Bills, Finance, Government Organization, Health and Human Resources, Rules, and Select Committee on School Choice. Chairs interim committees such as Dept of Transportation Accountability, Finance, Government Organization, Health, Rule-Making Review Committee, Technology and Infrastructure, and Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services.