Oliver B. Porterfield graduated from Peterstown High School, Concord University with a B.S. in Education, and Marshall University with a Masters in Guidance and Counseling. He also attended West Virginia University where he received a Certificate in Administration. He taught Union High School, as well as a Guidance Counselor at Peterstown High School. Mr. Porterfield served as Principal at Gap Mills and Peterstown Elementary School. After this time he served as Assistant Superintendent and Vocational Director of Monroe County Schools. He retired in 1989, where he was then employed by Joyce Engineering as a recycling specialist until 1996. Mr. Porterfield was elected as a County Commissioner in 1996, and then reelected in 2002. In Mr. Porterfield's free time he enjoys farming and working as a sales associate with United Country Real Estate in Lindside, West Virginia. Mr. Porterfield is a member and deacon of Bozoo Christian Church, a member of Bozoo Ruritan Club. He is married to Betty Frances, who is a member of the Trail of Tears International Dance Troupe of Virginia. They have Three Children; Charles, a physician of Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders. Keith, Deputy Director State Division of Environmental Protection. Rhonda, an Art Instructor and Chairman of the Art Department at Giles County High School.