Background
Gompers, Joseph Alan was born on January 21, 1924 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of William J. and Rose M. (Wilhelm) Gompers.
Gompers, Joseph Alan was born on January 21, 1924 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of William J. and Rose M. (Wilhelm) Gompers.
AB, Mount St. Mary's College, 1944. Juris Doctor, University Virginia, 1948.
Partner Gompers, McCarthy & McClure, Wheeling, West Virginia, since 1948. Prosecuting attorney Ohio County West Virginia, 1953—1957. Member West Virginia House of Delegates, 1951-1952.
Fiduciary commissioner Ohio County, West Virginia, 1961-1991.
Board directors 12th St. Garage. Past board directors American Legion Home Corporation, Wheeling Post #1, Boy Scouts American. Past president Regional Economic Development Partnership.
Past member West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commission. Past member Athletic Board Center Catholic High School, Young Men’s Christian Association. Director Oglebay Institute, 1963-1969, president, 1965-1966.
Past member parish council St. Michael's Catholic Church. Member National Lawyers Association, West Virginia Bar Association (past board governors), West Virginia State Bar Association, Ohio County Bar Association (past president), Elks, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Kiwanis, Cave Club.
Married Patricia Ann Nicholl, March 27, 1951. Children: Joseph, John, Ann, Patricia, Timothy, Thomas, James, Matthew, Edward, Mary, Eric.