ARC works closely with partners in the 13 Appalachian states to fulfill our mission. Each Appalachian governor selects an appointee to represent his or her state’s interests and priorities to the Appalachian Regional Commission. These representatives, referred to as state alternates, are liaisons between the governors and ARC leadership. Every state also has a state program manager who is the state-level contact for ARC and facilitates ARC investments with ARC staff.