Learn more about the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, a nonprofit, 501c3 corporation founded in 1875. 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. Additionally, Jones earned her doctoral degree in leadership studies from Lynchburg College in May 2016 and remains an active member of Virginia and Pittsylvania County Farm Bureaus Young Farmers and Womens Committee. January Postdoc Meet and Greet. She also worked with Small Grains Extension and Tobacco Extension groups. Ms. Harris is a member of Leadership Metro Richmond's Class of 1995. 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. With event space, state-of-the-art technology, and spacious meeting rooms, the Holtzman Alumni Center is designed to accommodate almost any event. 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. Previously, he served as senior managing director and head of portfolio operations at The Blackstone Group, as executive chairman of the board for Nielsen Holdings, and as She also holds a M.S. Robyn earned dual bachelors degrees in architecture and political science. She says that teaching hands-on, science-based, livestock production classes is fun and challenging. In early 2014, Kate joined Hardywood Park Craft Brewery where she started up their Quality Assurance Program. All rights reserved. 79 B.S. Dr. Linda Edmonds Turner received a Ph.D. in business administration, MBA, and a B.S. It is with great pleasure and overwhelming humility that I begin my tenure in this new role as president of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors. Our mission is to promote the university in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. New Alumni Association Board of Directors President Lance L. Smith (business administration '68) and board Vice President Matthew M. Winston Jr. (marketing '90) have begun one-year terms. Since graduation from Virginia Tech, Camille has worked for General Motors with roles in manufacturing engineering and product development. Vocational-Technical Education 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. At the end of the night, participants traded in their poker chips for raffle tickets and vied for their chance to . She recently retired from ownership of BCR Property Management after almost forty years of operation in Radford and Blacksburg. Agricultural and Applied Economics An Eagle Scout, Eric remains an avid outdoor adventurer, with a love of running, cycling, camping, and skiing. 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. 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. She was raised a foresters daughter in Southwest Virginia, where she found her voice around the family dinner table with her three older siblings. Agricultural Economics As a student at Virginia Tech, she held several leadership roles in student organizations, ranging from serving as a Hokie Camp Student Director and a Student Alumni Associate, to aCALS Ambassador and a mentor to first-year students in SGAs FLEX program. He also owns Foods For Thought Inc., which distributes natural Angus beef. Education, Waterford, Virginia Ms. Chenery was appointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. Calhoun has extensive expertise in a wide array of strategic, business, safety, and regulatory matters across several industries as a result of his executive, management and operational experience. He also chairs the Southern Regional Dairy Challenge planning committee. Jones currently serves as president of the Pittsylvania Education Association along with other roles at the state level. 04 B.S. Pastimes include weekend farming/gardening and attending VT football games. The Virginia Tech Foundation is governed by a twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) member Board of Directors and four ex-officio positions. He was then appointed Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services where he spent over 12 years serving under four governors. Join us for an inside look and tasting of Virginia Tech's licensed beer, Fightin Hokies Lager. 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. Tim serves on the Greenbrier Valley Conservation District and West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts, currently leading the association as its president. The 47-year-old came from humble beginnings in the heart of . 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. A highly respected leader in the hospitality industry for more than 35 years, Mark has a reputation for building strong relationships, executing excellence and growing the business. Brent Blevins '03 and '05 (center) shares a laugh with former U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (right) and Virginia Tech President Tim Sands at a recent Hokies on the Hill reception. 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. She currently serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority Board of Directors. Animal and Poultry Sciences Have wide perspective on fundamental pillars of learning and knowledge management, teaching-training, counseling-coaching, research and institution building. Every two years, the 21 Board of Directors plus the immediate past president elect new officers of the Board: President . 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. Sandra C. (Sandy) Davis is a native Virginian and resides in Blacksburg. 1960s As a medical student, she served as the president of the Student Government Association and the student member of the Board of Visitors at VCU. Take advantage of early bird rates today. Agricultural Education She has been serving as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Director of Industrial Accidents (DIA) since 2015. She has a B.S. A Connecticut native, Eric McKay holds his B.A. He serves as an Extensionspecialistin the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and coordinates the state 4-H dairy youth program. Agricultural Engineering, Kilmarnock, Virginia Animal and Poultry Sciences Mr. Veatch co-founded Apex Systems, what is now a billion-dollar business primarily in the field of IT staff augmentation. Jim Smith . For assistance, call 540-231-6285. You must be a dues paying member in good standing. The Cadet Member-at-Large for her class, she also served on the Ring Design Committee. Submit Your Application TGBAA Alumni Scholarship fund Talent Acquisition Manager, 14 M.S. Dr. Melissa Byrne Nelson earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech in 1992. (540) 312-9863. Zach is dedicated to advocating on behalf of the agriculture and food industry through his work as a policy enthusiast and communicator. 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. 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. 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. He served on Governor-elect McAuliffe's transition team and presently serves as the treasurer of Common Good VA, Governor McAuliffe's political action committee. in Agricultural Sciences in May 2017 with an emphasis in Applied Economic Management. '17 B.S. February Postdoc Meet and Greet. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ms. Martin is Founder and President of BrickhouseMartin Healthcare Engineering (BMHE). Sarker is director of diversity, equity and inclusion for MIS Quarterly and senior editor of the Journal of the Association for Information Systems. 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). Previous roles with the Office of the First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth, and Virginia Department of Health specifically focused on policies and laws impacting children, youth, and families at the state and federal level related to health, education, and access to services. Find a contact within the Alumni Association. He served as the faculty representative to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in 2004- 2005. . 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. Andy is an Associate Extension Specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension, assigned to the Catawba Sustainability Center. Tracy Castle-Newman is a managing director at Morgan Stanley in Institutional Equity Sales. 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. Away from finance, Mr. Kender is the chairman of the Chemical Engineering Department's Advisory Board, and is also a member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors, the university's Ut Prosim Society, and the College of Engineering's Committee of. He also assists his clients before state insurance departments and provides representation before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC"), Congress and federal agencies. rob@foodsforthoughtinc.com. alumni, and industry partners to advance a world-class business education ecosystem with far-reaching societal impact," said Sarker. Vice President for Advancement, in clothing textiles & related art, all from Virginia Tech. There are four governing boards that cast the vision and set the direction for the VMI Alumni Agencies. 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. Agricultural Sciences 901 Prices Fork Road He is very involved in the Golf Industry, serving in several capacities supporting the environmental and research efforts of the industry. (804) 443-6952 or (804) 445-3447 A 1982 Virginia Tech graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Shelley has worked in various segments of agriculture since graduation, including hog production, feed sales, pharmaceutical sales, veterinary medicine, and row crop and vegetable farming. Brian is a 2001 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering. Dave teaches three courses DASC 2474 (Dairy Science and Industry), DASC 3474 (Dairy Information Systems), and DASC 5004 (Dairy Science Graduate Seminar). Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Government . He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Grain Producers Association and the Northern Neck Farm Museum. 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. 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. Riham Alieldin is a physician and a medical educator. Normand is the Graduate Program Professional Coordinator for the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. A great majority of SPIA alumni are CPAP or UAP majors. Ms. Harris was appointed to the Virginia Tech Foundation Board in 2016 and also serves on the Board of the Virginia Housing Alliance. During his spare time, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Assistant Scoutmaster for his sons Scout Troop. 74 M.A. 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 . Chief Executive Officer. . Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) Secretary-Treasurer and COO Welcome to the Williamsburg Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association! He has a passion for horticulture and photography. 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. 103 total participants - 82 chapter officers - 37 chapter areas San Diego & Seattle Chapters traveled the furthest. Mr. Petersen of McLean, Virginia, is a principal at Arbor Strategies, LLC. Virginia Tech has named Nancy M. Moga, of Covington, Virginia, and Charles T. "Charlie" Wood, of Richmond, Virginia, as its Alumni Distinguished Service Award recipients for 2017. Executive Board President: Mike Fry, '84, President, Fort Mill, SC . Agricultural Technology Interested in holistic development of managerial manpower without compromising on the . Winston resides in Athens, Georgia, and serves as assistant to the president of the University of Georgia. 2023. 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. PSE National Alumni Association (NAA) - Chartering Member, 2022 . 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. All rights reserved. He serves on the following boards and organizations: Roanoke County Farm Bureau Board of Directors (Secretary/Treasurer), Botetourt County Extension Leadership Council (Chairperson for the past five years); Botetourt County Fair Committee; Botetourt County adult 4-H leader, Roanoke Valley Hokie Club & Roanoke Valley VT Alumni Association. in Engineering Administration, both from Virginia Tech. Agricultural and Applied Economics Contact Us | The Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Home Contact Us Contact Us Address 902 Prices Fork Rd. 86 M.S.Ed. Brad was honored to serve on Governor Glenn Youngkins transition team and delighted to be appointed to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. She is also a qualified Myers Briggs Type Indicator instructor and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors. 67 B.S. Long is the Chairman of the Board of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, and currently sits on the boards of T-Mobile, Parsons, COPT and Noblis. She is co-owner of Cotton Plains Farm, Inc., a multi-generational family farming operation. Mrs. Shelley Butler Barlow of Suffolk, Virginia, is the President of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services (VDACS). 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. Seven new directors are elected each year. 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. The former NFL star, Virginia Tech Hokies great and Thomas Dale Knights legend is making a positive impact in his hometown and beyond. Mr. Hill was appointed on July 1, 2015 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2019 by Governor Northam. 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. There is no membership fee to participate. From personally escorting a sample on a flight from Virginia to Iowa for testing, to joining a delegation on a trans-Pacific flight to Japan to convince trading partners the U.S. poultry supply is safe, alumni from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine are on the front lines in the battle to control the impacts of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak. Animal and Poultry Sciences 901 Prices Fork Road Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences. Patrick is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where he received a B.S. Holtzman Alumni Center hours: 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. 2013 Chapter Officers Forum. Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Blacksburg, Virginia 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. Rickard Seeds, Inc. as a sales representative for tobacco seed. (434) 242-4996 Dr. Laura Belmonte, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, will be leading the discussion with the five alumnae below. Our mission is to promote the university in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. The Board of Trustees is responsible for managing UWAA affairs and setting the tone and direction for the association. Economics. She serves as the staff liaison for Finance and Audit Committees for the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Baine is a member of the boards of directors of the Dominion Energy Credit Union, ChamberRVA, Venture Richmond, and CJW Medical Center. '17 M.S. Research and Development Geneticist, Neogen, 14 B.S. Dave volunteers at Glencoe Mansion, Museum, and Gallery in Radford. Ms. Long was appointed on July 1, 2017 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2021 by Governor Northam. Brian oversees the pilot processing plants for the Department of Food Science and Technology at Virginia Tech, and is responsible for specifying, installing, and operating equipment used in research, education, and extension. Previously, he served as President of the Virginia FFA Foundation and is a past member of the Essex County School Board. She subsequently was named Policy Director to Governor Terry McAuliffe, a position she held from 2014 to 2016. Blacksburg, VA Secondary Ed, Agriculture,'04 B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Gladys, Virginia Tappahannock, Virginia Ms. Harris was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. 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. Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.The position is set to start in August 2023. He served as head brewer and plant manager of two microbreweries and one brewpub, where he designed and produced dozens of beers for the market. 06 B.S. 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. Lea also works closely with our . 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. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. jessica.jones@pcs.k12.va.us. In her current role, she has specific responsibility for Client Strategy as well as being responsible for running multiple businesses. She most recently served as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry in the Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam where she worked to advance policy and budget priorities supporting Virginias first and third largest industries, agriculture and forestry. There are . Shelley was Virginia Farm Bureaus 2010 Farm Woman of the Year. She was responsible for the oversight and advancement of economic development efforts related to Virginias largest private industries of agriculture and forestry. Animal Science Bob retired in 2018 as the superintendent of the Eastern Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Center for Virginia Tech after 30 years of service to the 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. rhensley@vt.edu 05 Ed.D. 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. 92 M.S. Camille received her bachelors degree from Virginia Tech in industrial and systems engineering with a minor in leadership and social change. She has founded multiple marquisclients events focused on raising the profile of women portfolio managers. 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. Working in large corporate houses and educational groups has given me the opportunity to improve understanding of people, process, and strategic issues. 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. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He chairs the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' curriculum committee and is a member of the university's Undergraduate Curriculum Committee andthe CALS Diversity Council. 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. Any former student of the university's regular academic program for credit is considered an alumnus or alumna. 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. Eric began his career in the craft beer industry as a brewers apprentice in 2001, and subsequently spent eight years working on the distribution side of the business, culminating with his position as the marketing director for one of Americas largest craft beer wholesalers. Virginia Tech Advancement Division, Deseria Creighton-Barney 87 Following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather and great-uncle, Patrick studied brewing science at The Siebel Institute in Chicago as part of the World Brewing Academys Master Brewer Program that culminated with practical brewing training at The Doemens Academy in Munich, Germany. . You're One of Us! Navigating Feedback. Concurrently, she earned a masters degree in global automotive and manufacturing engineering from the University of Michigan. Linda enjoys giving back to her community, fueled by her interest in serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Alumni mailing addresses may be viewed online at alumni.vt.edu/directory by logging in with your Virginia Tech PID and password. hillcrestfarm100@gmail.com. Mr. William N. Park. . He showed livestock growing up and was an active participant in both 4-H and FFA. Tim is managing partner at Hillcrest Farm, a diversified cattle and row crop operation, where he oversees the farm's daily operations. The Alumni Association Board of Directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2012 through 2015. The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. On the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I assisted in board-led outreach campaigns . He was named senior vice presidentPower Delivery, Dominion Energy Virginia in 2019 and assumed his current position in October 2020. He is actively involved in his church and enjoys hunting, reading, and activities with his grandchildren. Assistant Director, Alumni Programs at UVA Alumni Association 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 Gills also enjoy time with their new granddaughter, Anne-Marie. Her expertise entails the design and implementation . Published by the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech in . ET Prior to that role, she was the senior program director for Virginia LISC, based in Richmond, which supported local organizations in developing more than $250 million in real estate in Central Virginia. A family of Hokies, his wife, Linda, is an 82 graduate of Clothing, Textiles, and Related Apparel; their son, Tyler 08, holds a B.S. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Dairy Science and a minor in Ag.
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