Ed Gaunch

Ed Gaunch
West Virginia Secretary of Commerce
In office
January 9, 2019 – July 15, 2022
GovernorJim Justice
Preceded byWoody Thrasher
Succeeded byJames Bailey
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the West Virginia's 8th Senate district
In office
December 1, 2014 – December 1, 2018
Preceded byErik Wells
Succeeded byRichard Lindsay
Personal details
Born (1947-05-12) May 12, 1947
PartyRepublican
Alma materWest Virginia State University
ProfessionInsurance agency executive
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Charles Edward "Ed" Gaunch is a Republican former member of the West Virginia Senate, who represented the 8th district from January 14, 2015 until his defeat by Democrat Richard Lindsay in 2018. From 2019 to 2022 Gaunch served as the West Virginia Secretary of Commerce.