Born June 21, 1945 in Morgantown, WV Education B.A., M.A., Political Science, West Virginia University Wife Carol Wrobleski Pyles Children Janessa Parents Melford and Lucy Scarcella Pyles Affiliations Sons of Italy; Knights of Columbas; Kiwanis; Monongalia Historical Society; West Virginia Historical Society; West Virginia Political Science Association Other Public Service Monongalia County Assessor (1989-2012); Deputy Assessor (1985-1988); Director of Archives and History, State of WV, (1977-1985); Assistant Curator WVU Library (1971-1977); Instructor of Political Science, Alderson Broaddus College (1969 - 1971); Morgantown Historic Landmarks Commission (1986 - Present); Morgantown Museum Commission (2015 - Present); Morgantown Library Board (1988-1991); Member, State Democratic Executive Committee (2010 - Present) Legislative Service Elected to the House 2016 Legislative Positions Held Assistant Sgt at Arms 1964 Religion Roman Catholic, Member, St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Star City, WV