Marvin W. Gilliam Jr.

Marvin W. Gilliam, Jr. leads MAM Development, LLC and chairs the Marcia and Marvin Gilliam, Jr. Foundation. He was previously a part owner and vice president of Cumberland Resources Corp. in Abingdon, Virginia, ultimately overseeing the company’s acquisition by Massey Energy.

He has served on the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia (UVA) and is currently on the College Board of UVA Wise. He is actively involved in various standing committees and search committees for both educational institutions.

Marvin holds positions on the Board of Trustees of Barter Theatre and the Virginia Athletics Foundation and formerly served as a Trustee on the board of Johnston Memorial Hospital. As a profound philanthropist, he has sponsored scholarships and construction projects at UVA Wise and is a supporter of their academic and athletics departments. Additionally, Marvin has made significant contributions to Barter Theatre, the William King Museum of Art, and numerous other local charities.

A graduate of J.J. Kelly High School in Wise, Virginia, Marvin continued his education at the University of Virginia, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics.

He is married to Marcia Adams Gilliam, who shares his passion for community leadership and betterment.