U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced on July 27 a new Senior Leadership Team for the Northern District of West Virginia to advance the office’s mission and initiatives.
The team includes First Assistant Christopher J. Prezioso, Administrative Officer Sybil D. Ott, Criminal Division Chief Stephen L. Vogrin, Civil Division Chief Jordan V. Palmer, and Deputy Criminal Chiefs Jarod J. Douglas, Lara Omps‑Botteicher, and Zelda E. Wesley. Andrew R. Cogar has been named district‑wide Senior Litigation Counsel, while Randolph J. Bernard has been appointed as Counsel to the U.S. Attorney.
“There’s a saying that you’re only as good as those you surround yourself with, and I know this team of professionals will benefit the district and the citizens of the 32 counties we serve,” said U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. “I look forward to leading this team to further the mission of this office and the initiatives set forth by the Department of Justice.”
According to Harvey, this leadership group will focus on strengthening public safety priorities such as disrupting drug-trafficking networks, reducing violence, protecting residents from fraud and financial crimes, supporting vulnerable community members, advancing civil enforcement efforts including program-benefits fraud prosecution to safeguard federal resources and taxpayer dollars, and combatting illegal immigration by addressing related criminal activity in coordination with federal partners.
Aligned with the Department of Justice’s mission “to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights,” this leadership team is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity, fairness, and professionalism in all aspects of its work.