Entrepreneurship and Leadership with Senator Mark Maynard

Kanawha Valley Hustlers · Mar 20, 2025 · 4m

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Senator Mark Maynard at Meet-Up 64 in Charleston. He represents the sixth district, covering Wayne, Mingo, McDowell, and Mercer counties. Beyond politics, he comes from a family of entrepreneurs, tracing back to his great-grandparents’ grocery store. His father expanded into the automotive business, and he grew up around used cars, salvage, and towing.

He still runs Maynard’s Auto World, a salvage yard and pre-owned car lot, though his role as a senator takes up most of his time. He enjoys diagnosing car issues and…