Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced the Democrat's appointment
Wednesday.
Barker fills the unexpired term of Lincoln County Delegate Josh Stowers, who resigned to take a job as deputy to the state treasurer.
Barker was among three candidates whose names were forwarded by a district committee to Tomblin for consideration.
Barker attendedMarshall University and earned a certificate in oil and gas
well management from Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College .
Barker fills the unexpired term of Lincoln County Delegate Josh Stowers, who resigned to take a job as deputy to the state treasurer.
Barker was among three candidates whose names were forwarded by a district committee to Tomblin for consideration.
Barker attended