David Cottrell was elected to the OVAC Executive Board in 2015 as a West Virginia representative. Mr. Cottrell retired June 30th as the Principal of Clay - Battelle Middle/High School after a 35 year career in education.

 During the past 35 years Mr. Cottrell has been a Teacher, Coach, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director and Principal. Mr. Cottrell also served two five year terms on the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activity Commission Board of Directors. During his time on the WVSSAC Board of Directors he served three terms as president. Mr. Cottrell and his wife Marsha have two sons, two grandsons and they reside in Wana, WV.