Ms. Harris was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. The Alumni Association Board of Directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2012 through 2015. Mr. Hill was appointed on July 1, 2015 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2019 by Governor Northam. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Grain Producers Association and the Northern Neck Farm Museum. Mr. Charles "C.T." Prior to her leadership role at SVP, Carrie worked in the Virginia Office of the Governor where she was appointed the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry. Board members will be elected by a majority vote of the current Board of Directors. agrhokie@aol.com 1940s career Jack Victor Hattem, Laguna Woods, Calif., has authored several books about the life and death of Marilyn Monroe. 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. There are four governing boards that cast the vision and set the direction for the VMI Alumni Agencies. He became vice presidentPower Generation System Operations in 2013 and senior vice presidentTransmission & Customer Service in 2015. Brian is a 2001 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering. 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. 06 B.S. Smith, who resides in Pinehurst, N.C., is a retired U.S. Air Force general. 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. Conference membership changes. Fincastle, VA 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. He earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from Virginia Tech in 1993. 79 B.S. Brian was the first employee at Hardywood, and over the past 8 1/2 years he has helped develop recipes and branding, brew on multiple brewhouses, and design multiple brewing systems and facilities. The Gills also enjoy time with their new granddaughter, Anne-Marie. Suite 4500 Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone (540) 231-2861 Questions About Gifts? She says that teaching hands-on, science-based, livestock production classes is fun and challenging. 53% of our alumni reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia, followed by the adjacent states of North Carolina and Maryland at second and third. Tracy has been recognized by many organizations and publications, including Worth Power 100 andCrains Most Notable Women on Wall St. She serves on the Pamplin Cabinet, is co-chair of the Finance Advisory Board and is a member of the Seed Advisory Board. Career and Technical Education. The Alumni Association Board of Directors is comprised of 21 alumni volunteers who serve a three-year terms in three groups of seven members. 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. Public Administration. Winston resides in Athens, Georgia, and serves as assistant to the president of the University of Georgia. Please vote for up to 11 nominees, and return the ballot by Friday, April 1. . Board members are diverse in age, gender, ethnicity, and geographic area and reflect the various constituencies of the university. President, New Jersey Chapter Virginia Tech Alumni Association Mark began his career with Eurest in 2000 as a Senior Vice President. Descartar. He is also very active in the HVAC industry serving on Boards with key HVAC manufacturing partners. Find a contact within the Alumni Association. Every two years, the 21 Board of Directors plus the immediate past president elect new officers of the Board: President . He is also an independent insurance agent for West Virginia Insurance Company. Holtzman Alumni Center hours: 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. In early 2014, Kate joined Hardywood Park Craft Brewery where she started up their Quality Assurance Program. During her undergraduate years, she served as class president, and was an active member in Student Alumni Associates, and Order of the Gavel. Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement/COO, Secondary Ed, Agriculture,'04 B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Gladys, Virginia Carlton currently works at Mercedes-Benz in customer service. After graduating, she became Director of Government Relations for Virginia Commonwealth University and the VCU Health System. Tom is the Facilitiesoffficemanager for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. VMI Alumni Agencies Governing Boards. OFFICERS Chair of the Board. If you have issues accessing this webpage, please email vppg@vt.edu or call (540) 231-6232. in Engineering Administration, both from Virginia Tech. In addition to being a full-time classroom teacher, Jones serves as a Virginia state milk commissioner for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and works as a National AgriScience Ambassador Trainer for DuPont USA, Lab-Aids, Inc., the National Association of Agricultural Educators and the National FFA. Tracy and her husband, Andrew, are members of the Ut Prosim Society. (434) 242-4996 Growing up close to Blacksburg, Sarah Jane took the opportunity to head south as an Animal and Dairy Science major at the University of Georgia. Kate spent over 12 years working at AB at four of their domestic breweries and became their Assistant Brewmaster in Williamsburg, VA. vice chairman of General Electric Company (GE) and president and chief executive officer of GE Infrastructure. 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. . Officers Dave teaches three courses DASC 2474 (Dairy Science and Industry), DASC 3474 (Dairy Information Systems), and DASC 5004 (Dairy Science Graduate Seminar). She is also the Garden Coordinator for Healthy Suffolk, a local non-profit that supports community and school gardens. Tappahannock, Virginia A Virginia Tech alumna, she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management in 2002 before continuing on to complete her M.B.A. at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2010. Agricultural Economics Appointed by the Governor to terms expiring on dates indicated: Compliance, Audit, and Risk Committee Chair, Academic, Research, and Student Affairs Committee Chair, Governance and Administration Committee Chair. (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). Meet the New Alumni Board of Directors President, Jeff Alexander August 10, 2022 Earlier this year, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Alumni Board of Directors elected its next president, Jeff Alexander. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. Before joining BHC, she was vice president for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national non-profit community and economic development corporation. 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. Ms. James was appointed on July 1, 2017 by Governor McAuliffe Agricultural Sciences The board of directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2016 through 2019. The officially licensed Virginia Tech beer is in partnership with Hardywood Brewery, Eric McKay, Hardywood co-founder and president, Patrick Murtaugh, Hardywood co-founder and brewmaster, Kate Lee, Hardywood vice president of operations and quality, Brian Nelson '01, vice president of production, head brewer, and brewery engineer, Herbert Bruce, Virginia Tech assistant professor of practice for undergraduate education and master brewer, Brian Wiersema, Virginia Tech pilot plant manager. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Join the Alumni Business Directory We are proud supporters of the Bronco community. Business Representative, US Crop Protection, BASF, 11 B.S. Brad was honored to serve on Governor Glenn Youngkins transition team and delighted to be appointed to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. Scott is married to Amy Clements Stevens 93 (ANSC, B.S. Shelley was Virginia Farm Bureaus 2010 Farm Woman of the Year. He spent two years as a dairy cooperative fieldman before joining the Virginia Agribusiness Council where he worked for 13 years, the last ten as Executive Director. There are . 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. Since graduating from Virginia Tech, Zach has also earned his masters degree in Strategic Communication through Liberty University. 103 total participants - 82 chapter officers - 37 chapter areas San Diego & Seattle Chapters traveled the furthest. She currently serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority Board of Directors. The LSU Alumni leadership consists of a board of directors representing each region in the state of Louisiana. There is no membership fee to participate. Ms. Martin currently serves on several boards including the Advisory Board of the Ron Brown Scholars Program in Charlottesville, VA, and both the HSC Foundation Board of Directors and the HSCSN Board of Directors in Washington, DC. Applied Economic Management and Environmental Horticulture . Camille received her bachelors degree from Virginia Tech in industrial and systems engineering with a minor in leadership and social change. Dr. Turner arrived at Tech in the late '60s, when there were still only a few dozen Black students on campus and she was one of the first six Black women. She is Treasurer/Elder at Falling Spring Presbyterian Church, an Economic Development Committee Member of the Lexington Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce, and a Family Partnership Committee Member for the Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity. Any former student of the university's regular academic program for credit is considered an alumnus or alumna. This website stores cookies on your computer. Ms. Anna James of Suffolk, Virginia, is the Director of Business Development and Academic Affiliation at Sentara Healthcare. Distinguished Professors 2022 Call for Nominations Alumni Distinguished Professor (ADP) and University Distinguished Professor (UDP) A call for nominations has been issued for faculty to be considered for appointment. He is also presently serving as the president of Northam for Governor, Inc. Mr. Petersen earned his bachelor's degree from Washington University and holds a juris doctor degree from Georgetown University. Robyn currently works as the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Marketing at Joba, an award-winning design, marketing, and communications studio that she and her husband, Kevin, founded here in Blacksburg. Blevins serves on the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors and is former president of the National Capital Region Alumni Chapter. Joining the faculty in 2005, she teaches most of the animal and dairy sciences classes, the first-year survey class and is coordinator for the internship program. Dr. Nelson completed her residency at Cornell University Medical Center at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. He was promoted to vice presidentShared Services in 2009 and became vice president Power Generation Merchant Operations in 2012. CALS Undergraduate Student Representative, Breanna Lytton hokie@hughes.netoranne.herring@va.usda.gov. Represent Virginia Agribusiness with a unified voice, serving as a liaison between the membership, Board of Directors and staff. Board members are diverse in age, gender, ethnicity, and geographic area and reflect the various constituencies of the university. Originally from Farmville, Virginia, Normand was active in community service as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician. Chief Executive Officer. Texas Tech Alumni Association - Home Be among the thousands of loyal alumni and friends who are TTAA members, supporting Texas Tech University into its next century. Eric is the Director of Agronomy at Willow Oaks Country Club located in Richmond, VA, where he oversees all Turfgrass and Horticulture programs for the club. The Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors elected two new members. Agricultural Technology Registration is open for two of our biggest events of the year. Get to know each one of our members today. Sarah Jane previously served as the Director of Member Services and Events with the Virginia Agribusiness Council. Rickard Seeds, Inc. as a sales representative for tobacco seed. He earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech and completed the advanced management program at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. He also completed the Executive Program at the University's Darden School of Business. Rob also holds membership in the National Cattlemens Beef Association, the Virginia Cattlemens Association, and the Virginia BCIA, and is assistant treasurer of the Charlottesville Masonic Lodge. Troy, Virginia She subsequently was named Policy Director to Governor Terry McAuliffe, a position she held from 2014 to 2016. Eric, Katie and their son Palmer live in Midlothian. School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, 86 B.S. Mildred Rigney Johnson. In her current role, she has specific responsibility for Client Strategy as well as being responsible for running multiple businesses. She holds a B.S. Talent Acquisition Manager, Dr. Nelson continues to advocate for children and serves on the board for Child Savers and as an advisor to the Faison Center for Autism. Welcome! He serves as an Extensionspecialistin the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and coordinates the state 4-H dairy youth program. Nominees must have earned a degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 10 or less years ago. Join classmates to commemorate your class anniversary from 6-7 p.m. President Tim Sands and other Virginia Tech notables will offer a Reunion Weekend message. There is no membership fee to participate. in Agricultural Sciences in May 2017 with an emphasis in Applied Economic Management. For this work, she was named Outstanding Woman for Health and Science of 2015 by the Richmond YWCA and a 2015 Person of the Year honoree by the Richmond Times Dispatch. As a prolific fundraiser and generous donor, Brad continues to invest in the communities where Hobbs families and customers live and work. The Cadet Member-at-Large for her class, she also served on the Ring Design Committee. Assistant Director, Alumni Programs at UVA Alumni Association Ms. Harris is a member of Leadership Metro Richmond's Class of 1995. Pamplin College of Business Advisory Council, the Virginia Tech Foundation Board of Directors, the Women and Leadership in Philanthropy Council, the Ut Prosim Society, the Audit Committee of the Foundation Board, and the MBA Alumni Advisory Board. The 47-year-old came from humble beginnings in the heart of . 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. Take a look back at Virginia Tech's history as we approach the milestone of 100 years of women on campus. Welcome to the Williamsburg Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association! What a great combination! 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. Dairy Science. 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. Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary have revived a beloved fundraising tradition: Casino Night. They serve as an advisory board to the Alumni Association. In this capacity, she is responsible for the management and information technology services that the firm provides to its healthcare clients. Heidi Hertz currently works as a Government Relations Principal at Cozen OConnor Public Strategies. Kate has been with Hardywood for the last 6 1/2 years. Research and Development Geneticist, Neogen, 14 B.S. The Alumni Board of Directors will convene to provide a recommendation of the top 5 nominees through a majority vote. Kenbridge, Virginia Board of Directors. This season will mark the third time the Monarchs have come to Huntington as the Homecoming opponent, with the Herd taking victories in 2021 and 2017. She is currently the President of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization (CALSAO) Board of Directors. ), who teaches Agri-Science at Read Mountain Middle School and leads a very active FFA program. Over the course of his career, Mr. Veatch has been recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young, selected to the Philanthropic 50 by Washington Life magazine, served as a founding member of the effort to bring the Olympics to the Washington DC region, and holds board positions with Inova Health System as well as other leadership and board positions throughout the community. She is a native of Lunenburg County and lives in the Northside of Richmond with her husband Billy (COE 05), daughter Libbie, and two boxers Lane and Cassell. As a student, Normand held several leadership positions in student organizations and on college committees. (804) 435-1965 Ms. Long earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech, a Master of Science in Engineering from The Catholic University of America, and she was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Strategic Intelligence by the National Intelligence University. Our Alumni Association has celebrated many successes over the years, delivering strong programming and services while operating with a high level of financial strength and viability. She served as a leader of PACKids, advocating for the creation of a free-standing childrens hospital in Richmond. Scott is currently serving as Vice President Commercial and Agriculture Lending at the Bank of Botetourt. He currently serves on the Essex County Board of Supervisors. All rights reserved. '14 B.S. The Georgia Tech Alumni 40 Under 40 program recognizes a sampling of our innovators, trendsetters, and people to watch. She was named the 2011 Undergraduate Woman of the Year and Greek Woman of the Year. Alexander grew up in Mechanicsville, Virginia. 100. 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. In October 2011, Eric and longtime friend Patrick Murtaugh founded Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Virginia. Camille M. DaDamio Camille M. DaDamio, Royal Oak, Michigan A design release engineer for General Motors Corporation, DaDamio earned a bachelor's in industrial and systems engineering in 2011 followed by a master's degree in engineering from the University of Michigan. The members of the Alumni Association's Board of Directors serve as ambassadors by helping to advocate for the university and more. Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors. Georgia Tech graduates are impactful leaders and trail blazers in almost every field, all over the globe. The "Virginia Tech Principles of Community" were reaffirmed on September 29, 2014 by the following eight individuals/organizations: Deborah Petrine, rector, Board of Visitors Timothy Sands, president, Virginia Tech Bernice Hausman, president, Faculty Senate Dan Cook, president, Staff Senate Elizabeth Lazor, president, Student Government Association 92 M.S. Currently, she is the director of database and grants administration at Children First in Sarasota County and serves as a member of the board for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Florida Chapter. 1960s Since she became an alumna, she has worked in youth programming, marketing, sales, agricultural education, and leader development. 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. A farmer's death sparks Hokie alumna's advocacy for wellness efforts in agriculture, A silver lining in the fight for clean water in India, Veterinary college alumni at forefront of effort to contain avian flu and its impacts, Virginia Tech alumnus puts best foot forward in walk across Italy. rgill@colonialfarmcredit.com. 901 Prices Fork Road in clothing textiles & related art, all from Virginia Tech. 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. (804) 443-6952 or (804) 445-3447 Virginia Tech Advancement Division, Virginia Tech Alumni Relations 2013 Chapter Officers Forum. Mr. Veatch of Alexandria, Virginia, is a successful entrepreneur, businessman, community leader, and philanthropist. He previously served as the Vice President of the State Affairs/Legal Department of the Health Insurance Association of America. Barlow is a 2016 fellow of Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR). Hill has served on boards for the Massey Cancer Center, the Richmond Performing Arts Center, and the Metropolitan Business Foundation. Account Executive, JustWorks, Charlie Phlegar 79, 87 Hear from Hardywood Park Craft Brewery team and Virginia Tech Food Science and Technology faculty about the partnership and recipe development and learn about the current university fermentation program and student engagement. Carrie has been recognized as one of North Americas Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect; one of the Top 10 under 40 emerging business leaders in the Shenandoah Valley by the Daily News-Record Business Journal; one of the Most Influential Virginians On the Move by Virginia Business magazine; and a Recent Outstanding Alumni by the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 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. Animal and Poultry Sciences He has a passion for horticulture and photography. Zach is a Legislative Assistant for a Member of Congress where he handles legislative issues for the Congressman including: Agriculture and Food, Animals, Trade, Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment, and Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Veatch was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1990 with a degree in Finance. 14 M.S. Blacksburg, VA 24061. Biochemistry Our mission is to promote the university in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. A past president of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, Spencer is a member of the R.B. VTCCA Board of Directors The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni Inc. serves as a conduit between the active Corps (cadets, commandant, staff) and Corps alumni. 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.