Sen. Jason Barrett, R-Berkely, has been named as the West Virginia Senate Finance Committee Chair. Senate President-elect Randy Smith made the announcement Tuesday, noting Sen. Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh, will serve as vice chair.”The Finance Committee does some of the hardest work and heaviest lifting in the Legislature, and it’s a tough job,” Smith said. “I knew I wanted a fresh set of eyes and a strong ability to work with all of our state agencies to take a hard look at our state’s revenues and expenses, and I am confident in Sen. Barrett’s ability to take on this task.” The Martinsburg native launched a career in politics in the early 2010s, first serving the House before moving to the upper chamber. Barrett replaced Putnam County Republican Eric Tarr.