OFFICERS Chair of the Board. He showed livestock growing up and was an active participant in both 4-H and FFA. She serves as president of the Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation and is a member of the State Fair of Virginia Youth Development Board and its Scholarship Committee. Join/Renew Today Upcoming Events Mar 03 Heartland Chapter Centennial Celebration Mar 04 San Antonio Chapter Centennial Celebration Mar 09 Jessica M. Jones is a 2004 honors graduate of Virginia Techs College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Fall 2013 Meeting - October 25-26, 2013. He also assists his clients before state insurance departments and provides representation before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC"), Congress and federal agencies. He has a passion for horticulture and photography. Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life at Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia, United States . . While working with Governor Warner, Ms. James established the Governor's Healthy Virginians initiative, and advised the Governor on issues such as teacher quality, K-12 education, procurement, capital outlay, healthcare and higher education. Rachel enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Blacksburg, Virginia She recently retired from ownership of BCR Property Management after almost forty years of operation in Radford and Blacksburg. The Board of Trustees is responsible for managing UWAA affairs and setting the tone and direction for the association. 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. 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. In October 2011, Eric and longtime friend Patrick Murtaugh founded Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Virginia. Please vote for up to six nominees and return the ballot by April 1. . (804) 400-3226 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. Justice Elizabeth A. McClanahan She began her career in the AAEC department in 1993, serving 17 years in her teaching and extension position. Pastimes include weekend farming/gardening and attending VT football games. Hill, of Midlothian, retired from SunTrust Bank in 2012 as both chairman for the Mid-Atlantic banking operations and consumer banking executive. '16 B.S. She transitioned to the tobacco Leaf Procurement organization of Altria Client Services LLC in 2018 in a variety of roles supporting university relations, grower projects, stakeholder engagement, and corporate responsibility. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association; Alumni Legacy Circle; Golf Outings; TGBAA Scholarship; Records; Career Mentorship Program; Home; Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association; Board; Board. The Virginia Tech Foundation is governed by a 35-member Board of Directors and 4 ex-officio positions: 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. His 42-year career with SunTrust and its predecessors also included serving as chairman, president, and CEO of the Mid-Atlantic banking group, as well as head of the company's retail line of business. While at Virginia Tech participated in Sigma Alpha, Agronomy Club, and Forestry Club. Virginia Tech 926 West Campus Drive Derring Hall, Office 3066A Blacksburg, VA 24061 Office Phone: 1-2334 weiszr@vt.edu Holli Drewry A/P Faculty Representative Digital Content Strategist, Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS), 801 University City Blvd Blacksburg, VA 24061 Office Phone: 1-3682 hgdrewry@vt.edu Serena Young 72, M.S. 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. The Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors elected two new members. Cuando se ampla, se proporciona una lista de opciones de bsqueda para que los resultados coincidan con la seleccin actual. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations Talent Acquisition Manager, 100. '17 B.S. 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. 05 Ed.D. 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. Officers The Georgia Tech Alumni 40 Under 40 program recognizes a sampling of our innovators, trendsetters, and people to watch. Empleos Personas Learning Descartar Descartar. 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. Represent Virginia Agribusiness with a unified voice, serving as a liaison between the membership, Board of Directors and staff. He also served as a Campus Ambassador and National Student Advisory Team Member for the Agriculture Future of America organization and served as Virginia Techs first American Royal Scholar. Animal Science The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. He also chairs the Southern Regional Dairy Challenge planning committee. Patrick is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where he received a B.S. Since graduating from Virginia Tech, Zach has also earned his masters degree in Strategic Communication through Liberty University. Previously she served on the Advisory Board of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the Board of Directors of the Comprehensive Health Investment Project of Virginia, the Advisory Council for the Medical Care for Children Partnership of Fairfax County, Virginia, the Industrial Advisory Board of the CEED program for the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, and as President and a member of the Board of Directors for the National Capital Chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Descartar. Go Hokies! Dr. Turner held two college presidencies, including Interim President of Bostons Roxbury Community College and the President of Urban College of Boston. He served as the faculty representative to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in 2004- 2005. . mmegeath@yahoo.com. Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) 901 Prices Fork Road (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). The Alumni Association Board of Directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2015 through 2018. She served as a leader of PACKids, advocating for the creation of a free-standing childrens hospital in Richmond. For more information about Marshall's 2023 Homecoming celebrations, contact the Marshall University Alumni Association at (304) 696-3424 or for ticket information call 1-800-THE-HERD. 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. His practice concentrates in legal and compliance services relating to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("ACA"), privacy, state small-group and individual insurance reform regulation and the interaction between state and federal law. Account Executive, JustWorks, Charlie Phlegar 79, 87 The Alumni Association Board of Directors is comprised of 21 alumni volunteers who serve a three-year terms in three groups of seven members. All rights reserved. Recently, I asked the Class of 2019 to reflect on their time at Virginia Tech. SIMSREE Alumni Association Ampliar bsqueda. Public Administration. Agricultural and Applied Economics These cookies are used to improve your website and provide more personalized services to you, both on this website and through other media . Outside of work, Eric most enjoys spending his time with his wife and children. He earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from Virginia Tech in 1993. She is also a qualified Myers Briggs Type Indicator instructor and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). rhensley@vt.edu in Animal Science and a Master of Public Administration, both from Virginia Tech, and was a member of Class IV of the Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) Program. The Virginia Tech Foundation is governed by a twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) member Board of Directors and four ex-officio positions. Before his time on Capitol Hill, Zach worked as a Legislative Analyst in the Office of Congressional Relations at the United States Department of Agriculture. Jean Montague. Interested in holistic development of managerial manpower without compromising on the . The Alumni Board of Directors will convene to provide a recommendation of the top 5 nominees through a majority vote. While at Virginia Tech, Camille was an active student leader involved with Student Alumni Associates, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, and ISE Student Ambassadors. 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. 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. (540) 882-3945 or (540) 454-4405 Member . In his spare time, he likes to volunteer for local organizations, hunt, and golf. (304) 653-4897 Agricultural Engineering, Kilmarnock, Virginia Blacksburg, VA 24061. PSE National Alumni Association (NAA) - Chartering Member, 2022 . in food science and a minor in nutrition. agrhokie@aol.com Mr. Petersen is a member of the Virginia Bar Association, a member of the Board of Directors of the Professional Insurance Marketing Association ("PIMA") and received their President's Distinguished Service Award. 67 B.S. Ms. Long is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2017 Virginia Tech Distinguished Achievement Award, the Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Executive, two Presidential Rank Awards of Meritorious Executive, two Department of Defense Medals for Distinguished Service, and three National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medals. Dr. Linda Edmonds Turner '70 Denise (Shuster) Greenfield '88 Tracy Castle-Newman '90 Robyn Jones '05 Camille (DaDamio) Siskoy '11 Thursday, June 10 John Boyer Happy Hour 5 p.m. 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. Executive Vice President 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 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. Mr. Veatch of Alexandria, Virginia, is a successful entrepreneur, businessman, community leader, and philanthropist. All rights reserved. The members of the Alumni Association's Board of Directors serve as ambassadors by helping to advocate for the university and more. Alumni Relations | Alumni Relations | Virginia Tech Alumni Relations Join Hokies in Blacksburg Registration is open for two of our biggest events of the year. 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. 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. (434) 249-1952 Vice President for Advancement, Zach is dedicated to advocating on behalf of the agriculture and food industry through his work as a policy enthusiast and communicator. The members of the Alumni Associations Board of Directors serve as ambassadors by helping to advocate for the university and more. From Hokie Stone to the Game Ball Run to that huge Tech ring and beyond, read about some of the universitys greatest traditions. Carlton currently works at Mercedes-Benz in customer service. 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. 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. All La Salle alumni are eligible to vote. alumni, and industry partners to advance a world-class business education ecosystem with far-reaching societal impact," said Sarker. Ronnie has been employed for 37 years with Colonial Farm Credit and currently serves as Chief Lending Officer Branch Operations. Nominees must have earned a degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 10 or less years ago. ET Board members will be elected by a majority vote of the current Board of Directors. 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. He is very involved in the Golf Industry, serving in several capacities supporting the environmental and research efforts of the industry. Este botn muestra el tipo de bsqueda seleccionado. Learn More. Suite 4500 Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone (540) 231-2861 Questions About Gifts? Please vote for up to 11 nominees, and return the ballot by Friday, April 1. . 74 M.A. Mr. Charles "C.T." Crop & Soil Environmental Science In addition to managing Hobbs & Associates, Brad has launched several other successful businesses in the Southeast. Ms. Starlette B. Johnson. She is a third generation Hokie. 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. Herbert graduated with a bachelor's in biochemistry and a minor in chemical engineering from Auburn University, a master's degree from Auburn University, and a doctoral from University of Virginia. Annalisa Weigel has served as a member of the Alumni Association Selection Committee (AASC), on the MITAA Board of Directors as both a member-at-large and a young alumni representative, chair of the Annual Fund Board of Directors, class president for the Class of 1994, a Giving Day ambassador for the Annual Fund, an alumni engagement event speaker, and co-chair of the Fund Reunion Gift Committee. In her current role, she has specific responsibility for Client Strategy as well as being responsible for running multiple businesses. VMI Alumni Agencies Governing Boards. After graduation, she began working for F.W. She holds a B.S. He currently serves on the Essex County Board of Supervisors. '14 B.S. Ms. Carrie Chenery of Staunton, Virginia, is the founder and principal of Valley Pike Partners, an economic development and government relations consulting firm with a statewide mission to help companies, communities and organizations grow in Virginia. He is also very active in the HVAC industry serving on Boards with key HVAC manufacturing partners. For the past seven years, Herbert has taught the applied malting and brewing science course for the Department of Food Science and Technology at Virginia Tech. From there, she assumed the role of Manager for State Government Affairs for Troutman Sanders Strategies, before serving as Special Assistant to Governor Mark Warner. In 2010, she returned home to Lunenburg County to create and provide leadership to an agribusiness program at Southside Virginia Community College where she also served as an academic dean from 2015 to 2021. Ms. James was appointed on July 1, 2017 by Governor McAuliffe Holtzman Alumni Center hours: Take a look back at Virginia Tech's history as we approach the milestone of 100 years of women on campus. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 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 He previously served as the Vice President of the State Affairs/Legal Department of the Health Insurance Association of America. 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. Troy, Virginia Holtzman Alumni Center hours: Jones currently serves as president of the Pittsylvania Education Association along with other roles at the state level. Ms. Davis was awarded membership as an Honorary Alumna of Virginia Tech and received the William H. Ruffner Award from Virginia Tech. UVA Alumni Association. Edward H. "Ed" Baine is presidentDominion Energy Virginia. 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. Contents 1 Mission 2 Subsidiaries 3 See also 4 External links 5 References Ms. Davis is an active supporter of Virginia Tech, including providing the Indoor Practice Field, which is named in memory of her late husband, Patrick D. Cupp. She was responsible for the oversight and advancement of economic development efforts related to Virginias largest private industries of agriculture and forestry. A past president of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, Spencer is a member of the R.B. CALS Undergraduate Student Representative, Breanna Lytton Brian received a bachelor's degree in food science and technology from Virginia Tech and a master's in construction management from University of Washington. Smith, who resides in Pinehurst, N.C., is a retired U.S. Air Force general. Since 2017, she has served on the Governors Department of Health PANDAS/PANS Advisory Council. Creighton-Barney, president-elect of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors, is the first vice president for the Henrico County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., a public service organization. Dairy Science Learn more about the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, a nonprofit, 501c3 corporation founded in 1875. Dave volunteers at Glencoe Mansion, Museum, and Gallery in Radford. Our mission is to promote the university in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. She serves as the staff liaison for Finance and Audit Committees for the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Join the Alumni Business Directory We are proud supporters of the Bronco community. Hill attended Virginia Tech and the University of Richmond, and later graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers and the National School of Real Estate at Ohio State. Contact Us Find a contact within the Alumni Association. Cecil R. "Max" Maxson Jr., a Virginia Tech alumnus who later served 12 years on the university's Board of Visitors, died Dec. 8 at the age of 91. She currently serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority Board of Directors. 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. Rickard Seeds, Inc. as a sales representative for tobacco seed. 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. Kate spent over 12 years working at AB at four of their domestic breweries and became their Assistant Brewmaster in Williamsburg, VA. Knowing she always wanted to join the brewing industry, Kate accepted an opportunity to join the quality assurance team at Anheuser-Busch, Inc (AB). Career and Technical Education. Have wide perspective on fundamental pillars of learning and knowledge management, teaching-training, counseling-coaching, research and institution building. in clothing textiles & related art, all from Virginia Tech. 98 M.S. Registration is open for two of our biggest events of the year. Ms. Long served as the fifth Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and was the first woman to lead a major US intelligence agency. Conference membership changes. 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. Prior to this role, she worked as the Commissioners Office Director for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Rachel is excited to remain active on the board and work with such a great team of people! They serve as an advisory board to the Alumni Association. Published by the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech in . Dave is also an active member of Grove United Methodist Church in Radford where he serves on the Ministries Board and is secretary of the Administrative Board. 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. After graduation, Denise spent 22 years as an Intelligence Officer in the Marine Corps, earned a doctorate in English while living in the U.K., and currently serves on the Corps of Cadets Alumni Board of Directors. During his spare time, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Assistant Scoutmaster for his sons Scout Troop. As a student, Zach held several leadership positions in agricultural and political science student organizations. 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. '06 B.S. (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). Ms. Harris of Richmond, Virginia, is President and CEO of the Better Housing Coalition. 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). In August of 2021, she returned to Virginia Tech to provide leadership to the OMALS agribusiness concentration. 19 M.S. Mr. Petersen was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. She also pursued advanced training in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Albert Einstein University and served on the faculty at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Hospital for Special Surgery. Ms. Davis was appointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. Sarah Jane previously served as the Director of Member Services and Events with the Virginia Agribusiness Council. She is of the Owner/Innkeeper of Herring Hall Bed and Breakfast. 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. During her undergraduate years, she served as class president, and was an active member in Student Alumni Associates, and Order of the Gavel. . 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. He supports numerous philanthropic organizations through Board service and leadership including the American Heart Association - Hampton Roads, Neptune Festival Board of Directors, Norfolk Christian Schools, Salvation Army, Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, and the Virginia Tech Athletic Foundation. She has been serving as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Director of Industrial Accidents (DIA) since 2015.