Meet the Executive Director

Elmer Day
Elmer H. Day, Jr serves as the Executive Director of the Beckley Human Rights Commission. He has been employed by the City of Beckley for over 18 years.
Mr. Day is a 1965 Graduate of Stratton High School and a 1972 graduate of Morris Harvey College (the current University of Charleston). Before serving the citizens of the City of Beckley in his current capacity, Mr. Day served his country in Vietnam as a member of the United State Marine Corps. He was awarded two Purple Heart Medals for wounds received during his service in Vietnam.
Mr. Day is a member of the Disabled Veterans of America, American Legion Post #70, National Association of Human Rights Workers, NAACP, Citizens Improvement Association, Mountain State Center for Independent Living Board, and the Governor's Hate Crime Task Force.
Contact Information :
Phone : 304-256-1777
(TDD) 304-256-1768