He is responsible for all facets of Dominion Energy Virginia, a vertically integrated electric utility with generation, transmission and distribution assets that provides electric service to about 2.7 million customer accounts in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Dr. Turner held two college presidencies, including Interim President of Bostons Roxbury Community College and the President of Urban College of Boston. Linda continues to serve Virginia Tech, having been a member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors, alongside her membership with the Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Council and her continued involvement with the Black Alumni Reunion. in hospitality management. A native of Richmond, Maxson was a member of the Class of 1952, receiving a bachelor's degree in building construction from a program that is now a part of the College of Engineering. Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) Apex Systems has more than 1200 full time employees, with over 60 offices, employs close to 30,000 IT consultants a year, and is now a division of the largest publicly traded IT Staffing and Services firm in America. He is a member of the management roundtable and a past chair of Venture Richmond, the Virginia Bankers Association, the Forum Club, and the Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges. Recently, I asked the Class of 2019 to reflect on their time at Virginia Tech. They serve as an advisory board to the Alumni Association. Smith, who resides in Pinehurst, N.C., is a retired U.S. Air Force general. Mr. Petersen has spoken extensively on insurance reform matters and also has testified before Congress on insurance reform and privacy issues. She also worked with Small Grains Extension and Tobacco Extension groups. He currently serves on the Albemarle County Fair Board of Directors and sits on the board of directors for the Albemarle County Farm Bureau and the Charlottesville Southern States Cooperative. Sarker is director of diversity, equity and inclusion for MIS Quarterly and senior editor of the Journal of the Association for Information Systems. The Alumni Board of Directors consists of 30 directors, eligible for election for up to two three-year terms. With immense pleasure, we are happy to announce that we had our esteemed Alumni back on the SIMSREE campus for SIMSREE Alumni Association on LinkedIn: #simsree #alcom #simsreealumni #paneldiscussion #mentors #economicslowdown She subsequently was named Policy Director to Governor Terry McAuliffe, a position she held from 2014 to 2016. Most of his spare time is spent working on his part time commercial cow-calf operation in Botetourt County and traveling to as many Hokie sporting events as possible. Hill, of Midlothian, retired from SunTrust Bank in 2012 as both chairman for the Mid-Atlantic banking operations and consumer banking executive. Conference membership changes. William A. Caldwell, the first student to enroll . Physical/Official Address: 512 South Kanawha Street | Beckley, West Virginia 25801 . Alumni Chapters Committee. Mr. Petersen of McLean, Virginia, is a principal at Arbor Strategies, LLC. This website stores cookies on your computer. Past President in clothing textiles & related art, all from Virginia Tech. Agricultural Engineering, Kilmarnock, Virginia Prior to starting BMHE in 1991, Ms. Martin served in senior positions in the healthcare consulting practices of Ernst & Whinney, Coopers & Lybrand, and Booz Allen & Hamilton, Inc. An experienced facilitator and trainer, Ms. Martin has been a frequent speaker and author on the subjects of project management, reengineering, teambuilding, and process improvement for healthcare organizations. Learn more about the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, a nonprofit, 501c3 corporation founded in 1875. Brad led the company to become one of the nations largest engineered product distribution companies with ten offices serving Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, and Washington DC employing over 170 employees. He previously served as the Vice President of the State Affairs/Legal Department of the Health Insurance Association of America. Board of Directors. Sarah Jane took every opportunity to get her hands dirty and found her passion while working at the university dairy, representing the Georgia Beef Board, visiting farms during spring break, studying abroad, and interning with the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Introduction to Research Project Management. President, New Jersey Chapter Virginia Tech Alumni Association Mark began his career with Eurest in 2000 as a Senior Vice President. Go Hokies! He was named senior vice presidentPower Delivery, Dominion Energy Virginia in 2019 and assumed his current position in October 2020. 00 B.S. in Civil Engineering. in Civil Engineering; and their daughter, Hannah, is a 14 graduate with a B.S. Executive Board President: Mike Fry, '84, President, Fort Mill, SC . From Hokie Stone to the Game Ball Run to that huge Tech ring and beyond, read about some of the universitys greatest traditions. Hobbs & Associates works with its business partners to create enduring community infrastructure such as schools and colleges, hospitals, military and municipal structures, entertainment venues, hotels, and multi-family housing. (540) 449-1134. Engage with Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia 4-H Submenu Toggle, Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation, Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture, Study Abroad and Global Opportunities for Students, Agricultural Research and Extension Centers, Faculty Cluster Hire in SmartFarm Innovation Network, Engage with Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia 4-H, CALS Alumni Organization Board of Directors, David Winston - CALS Faculty Representative. District Manager, Edko LLC, '90 B.S. Welcome to the Williamsburg Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association! The event, which took place on Jan. 21, offered food, drinks, and fun, with 20 tables of games like blackjack, roulette, and even horse racing. All rights reserved. Postdoc Resources Re-Orientation. 08 M.S. The Director of Alumni and Referring Practitioner Relations will serve as the chief alumni engagement officer in the college and will provide strategic leadership for the college's alumni advancement efforts. 1940s career Jack Victor Hattem, Laguna Woods, Calif., has authored several books about the life and death of Marilyn Monroe. Shes involved in various local 4-H, FFA, and Farm Bureau activities and is a member of the Chairmans Club of the American Royal and the AFA Alliance. Patrick is a member of the board of Directors of the Richmond Symphony. Ms. Harris earned her bachelor's degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech and holds a master's degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University. 2013 Chapter Officers Forum. Her expertise entails the design and implementation . President (434) 242-4996 Originally from Swoope, Virginia, Zach did not grow up on a farm, but quickly found his way to the barn. Every two years, the 21 Board of Directors plus the immediate past president elect new officers of the Board: President . Eric, Katie and their son Palmer live in Midlothian. Board members are diverse in age, gender, ethnicity, and geographic area and reflect the various constituencies of the university. She is of the Owner/Innkeeper of Herring Hall Bed and Breakfast. Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association; Alumni Legacy Circle; Golf Outings; TGBAA Scholarship; Records; Career Mentorship Program; Home; Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association; Board; Board. in food science and a minor in nutrition. They own a small cow/calf herd and grow hay to both feed their herd and sell to customers for their horses and cattle. and is President of the Virginia . There are . He is very involved in the Golf Industry, serving in several capacities supporting the environmental and research efforts of the industry. Agricultural Engineering (804) 400-3226 Represent Virginia Agribusiness with a unified voice, serving as a liaison between the membership, Board of Directors and staff. Those ex-officio positions include the President of Virginia Tech, the Rector of the Board of Visitors, the President of the VT Alumni Association, and the President of the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund. Agricultural Technology (540) 460-3365 or (540) 291-2051 Holtzman Alumni Center hours: Crop & Soil Environmental Science Our mission is to promote the university in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. Chair There is no membership fee to participate. Dairy Science She was responsible for the oversight and advancement of economic development efforts related to Virginias largest private industries of agriculture and forestry. The mission of the Alumni Association Board of Directors is to improve the professional quality, reputation and leadership of the School and its alumni, and to develop, strengthen and utilize the bonds of interest, influence and affection existing between the School, its alumni, its faculty and the business community. Agricultural and Applied Economics Virginia Tech has named five members of its Class of 1969 who have been crucial to the success and transformation of the university during the past five decades as Alumni Distinguished Service Award recipients for 2019. Mr. Petersen also advises clients on legal matters pertaining to minimum standards for supplemental and individual insurance products, association business, managed care, as well as other compliance issues. Since opening, Hardywood has grown from two to more than 80 employees and was awarded the 2015 Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce Business IMPACT Award for its positive contributions to the community, and the 2015 Virginia Green Brewery of the Year by Virginia Green Travel. 98 M.S. ), who teaches Agri-Science at Read Mountain Middle School and leads a very active FFA program. The Alumni Association Board of Directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2012 through 2015. mmegeath@yahoo.com. Justice Elizabeth A. McClanahan Knowing she always wanted to join the brewing industry, Kate accepted an opportunity to join the quality assurance team at Anheuser-Busch, Inc (AB). United Methodist Family Services, Rhonda Arsenault Alumni Association Board of Directors President Matthew M. Winston Jr. (marketing '90) and board Vice President A. Carole Pratt (biological sciences '72) were recently re-elected to one-year terms. In addition to managing Hobbs & Associates, Brad has launched several other successful businesses in the Southeast. Blacksburg, VA 24061. The LSU Alumni leadership consists of a board of directors representing each region in the state of Louisiana. A Connecticut native, Eric McKay holds his B.A. She served as a leader of PACKids, advocating for the creation of a free-standing childrens hospital in Richmond. Economics. Kate has been with Hardywood for the last 6 1/2 years. Get to know each one of our members today. Just recently, he, along with the other Apex Systems founders, established the Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business (Apex CIE). She enjoys playing competitive softball in tournaments around the country and watching college basketball and football. Mollie been very involved in Virginia Tech Relay for Life since 2008 serving on the University Fundraising and Survivorship committees, and as the Ambassador Team Captain for the last two years. He is also an independent insurance agent for West Virginia Insurance Company. This position will also serve as the primary liaison for referring DVM practitioners in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia and will . 72, M.S. . Tappahannock, Virginia Former board activities include terms with the Virginia FFA Foundation Board of Directors, Virginia Forage and Grassland Council Board, and the Botetourt Chamber of Commerce. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University . She also holds a M.S. Brian worked for seven years in the automotive industry as a mechanical design engineer for Honda Research and Development and has eleven years of experience in the brewing industry with Hardywood as well as abroad in New Zealand with Galbraiths Ale House. She has served as mentor for the Tunstall High First Robotics Competition (FRC) team, president of the Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators, and president of the Virginia Association of Career and Technical Educators. Brian has coordinated and developed programming for the regional brewing industry such as ASBC LABSSensory Evaluation, ASBC Deep Dive into Quality, HACCP & Food Safety for Brewers, and IFBM & Hartwick Advanced Craft Malting & Technology. member of Virginia Techs Pamplin Advisory Council and is coauthor of the book How Companies Win.. '12 A.AG. Board of Directors SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals . Dr. Nelson was appointed on July 1, 2019 by Governor Northam. Robyn continues to stay on the go between her company and four children that she and Kevin are proudly bringing up in Hokie Nation. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Black Alumni Reunion (April 14-16) (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). Secondary Education, Agriculture rgill@colonialfarmcredit.com. Ms. Harris was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. Our support goes beyond sharing the successes of our students and alumni: We also support many alumni-owned businesses in the Treasure Valley and beyond. Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) These cookies are used to improve your website and provide more personalized services to you, both on this website and through other media . 901 Prices Fork Road Alumni board members serve as ambassadors by helping to advocate for the university and raise the visibility of the university and association programs and services. Join us on a Zoom happy hour with Instructor John Boyer. Agricultural Economics Andy is an Associate Extension Specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension, assigned to the Catawba Sustainability Center. In 2007,she joined Pittsylvania County Public Schools as the agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor at Chatham Middle School and currently works in the county at Tunstall High School in the same capacity. Anne is a Community Solutions Specialist on the Partnerships Team of the USDA/Rural Development Innovation Center. . Elizabeth Galbreath grew up on a small dairy farm in northern Maryland and has been involved with various local, state, and national agricultural organizations and efforts. The Cadet Member-at-Large for her class, she also served on the Ring Design Committee. He serves as an Extensionspecialistin the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and coordinates the state 4-H dairy youth program. Natural Bridge, Virginia Research funding awarded to the veterinary college has tripled in a decade, with most of that growth - from roughly $7 million to over $18 million - occurring in the past five years. Career and Technical Education, specializing in Agricultural and Extension Education, Hillsboro, West Virginia Sarah Jane serves as the Manager of Ag Education and Strategic Partnerships Programming with the State Fair of Virginia and Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA where she is excited to tell the ag story and cultivate a passion for agriculture in others. Dave teaches three courses DASC 2474 (Dairy Science and Industry), DASC 3474 (Dairy Information Systems), and DASC 5004 (Dairy Science Graduate Seminar). He also completed the Executive Program at the University's Darden School of Business. You're One of Us! . and reappointed on July 1, 2021 by Governor Northam. Contact Us | The Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Home Contact Us Contact Us Address 902 Prices Fork Rd. Dr. Linda Edmonds Turner received a Ph.D. in business administration, MBA, and a B.S. Awards The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. agrhokie@aol.com For over 25 years, Brad Hobbs has served as the President and CEO of Hobbs & Associates, a family-owned, independent commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business founded in 1984. Mr. Veatch was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. Alexander grew up in Mechanicsville, Virginia. All rights reserved. Welcome! Daniel W. Bird Jr. 60 Honorary. She says that teaching hands-on, science-based, livestock production classes is fun and challenging. The members of the Alumni Association's Board of Directors serve as ambassadors by helping to advocate for the university and more. Eligibility. Since 2017, she has served on the Governors Department of Health PANDAS/PANS Advisory Council. Alumni Association Board of Directors President Matthew M. Winston Jr. (marketing '90) and board Vice President A. Carole Pratt (biological sciences '72) were recently re-elected to one-year terms. Advisory Board. Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors. Kansas City, MO Rob owns a cow/calf beef operation in central Virginia. Sarah Jane previously served as the Director of Member Services and Events with the Virginia Agribusiness Council. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research as well as an M.S. Executive Vice President Numbering at least 15 members, the Board sets policy for the UWAA, serves as ambassadors to the alumni community and the public, and advocates for higher education. Assistant Director, Alumni Programs at UVA Alumni Association In addition, he serves on the board of visitors at Virginia Tech and the boards of directors of the Southeastern Electric Exchange, the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund, MEGA Mentors, The Valentine museum, as well as on the executive committees of the EPRI Research Advisory and AEIC Power Delivery. Easterling has been recognized by Iowa State University with an Alumni Association Young Alumnus Award in 1998 and a College of Engineering Professional Progress in Engineering Award in 2003. That's why we're launching our Bronco Alumni Business Directory. They are proud parents of three children: Katelyn (ALCE 20 Agriculture Instructor and FFA Advisor at James River High School), Kaden (20) junior at VT studying in HNFE, and Genelayce (16) attending LBHS. Research and Development Geneticist, Neogen, 14 B.S. He was elected to the grade of Fellow in ASCE in 2006 . He also served as the CALS Ambassador representative to the CALS Alumni Organization Board of Directors. Digital Content Strategist, Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS), Administrative Assistant to Reese Ramos, University Ombuds Office, 2019 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Herbert graduated from the Master Brewers Program at UC Davis and passed the brewers exam from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling, London. She received her B.S. She began her teaching career in 2004 as the agricultural education/environmental science teacher and FFA advisor in Campbell County, VA. Julie earned her Ph.D. at Virginia Tech and in addition to Virginia Tech has served the University of Florida, University of the Pacific, Iowa State and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She is also a graduate of the Political Leaders Program through the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia.