He also serves as the chapter advisor to Virginia Tech's Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Agriculture Fraternity. She is a third generation Hokie. Dave grew up on a 100-cow dairy farm in Gladys, Virginia, and now resides in Radford. He served as the Principal of Monroe Technology Center for 25.5 years. efrazier@willowoakscc.org. She says that teaching hands-on, science-based, livestock production classes is fun and challenging. Jones was selected as the 2015 American Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture National Runner-Up, the 2016 NAAE National Agriscience Teacher of the Year, and the 2017 American Farm Bureau Discussion Meet National Runner-Up. 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. Submit Your Application TGBAA Alumni Scholarship fund 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. Executive Board President: Mike Fry, '84, President, Fort Mill, SC . 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. Tappahannock, Virginia 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. That's why we're launching our Bronco Alumni Business Directory. 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. During her undergraduate years, she served as class president, and was an active member in Student Alumni Associates, and Order of the Gavel. More importantly, we provide additional resources to the commandant and staff in support of the strategic goals of the Corps. He was elected to the grade of Fellow in ASCE in 2006 . Secondary Ed, Agriculture,'04 B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Gladys, Virginia Brian is a 2001 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering. She has a B.S. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 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. Agricultural Economics The members of the Alumni Association's Board of Directors serve as ambassadors by helping to advocate for the university and more. 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. Este botn muestra el tipo de bsqueda seleccionado. Unirse ahora . Education, Waterford, Virginia He also completed the Executive Program at the University's Darden School of Business. (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). This position will also serve as the primary liaison for referring DVM practitioners in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia and will . 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. Please vote for up to 11 nominees, and return the ballot by Friday, April 1. . Alumni of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets are bound by a common experience. mmegeath@yahoo.com. Rob owns a cow/calf beef operation in central Virginia. As president of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association's Board of Directors, I have the honor of speaking at commencement each spring. SPIA alumni reside across the nation, but there is a particularly strong community in the Washington D.C. Metro area. We'll also induct the Class of 1971 into Cornerstone Alumni. member of Virginia Techs Pamplin Advisory Council and is coauthor of the book How Companies Win.. Ms. Chenery was appointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. Jones currently serves as president of the Pittsylvania Education Association along with other roles at the state level. 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. 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. Vice President for Advancement, Ms. Anna James of Suffolk, Virginia, is the Director of Business Development and Academic Affiliation at Sentara Healthcare. 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. Agricultural and Applied Economics 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. He became vice presidentPower Generation System Operations in 2013 and senior vice presidentTransmission & Customer Service in 2015. Andy is an Associate Extension Specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension, assigned to the Catawba Sustainability Center. ), who teaches Agri-Science at Read Mountain Middle School and leads a very active FFA program. Blacksburg, Virginia Alumni Association Board of Directors ballot Download PDF of ballot. As a student, Normand held several leadership positions in student organizations and on college committees. 89 M.S. 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. Since 2017, she has served on the Governors Department of Health PANDAS/PANS Advisory Council. 2013 Chapter Officers Forum. Agricultural and Applied Economics 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. Mr. Veatch of Alexandria, Virginia, is a successful entrepreneur, businessman, community leader, and philanthropist. Animal and Poultry Sciences She was named the Virginia Tech Black Alumni Association's 2016 Philanthropist of the Year and was recognized as a 2014 Outstanding Virginian by Equality Virginia. 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. Registration is open for two of our biggest events of the year. For assistance, call 540-231-6285. 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. Stefanie Kitchen Taillon is Assistant Director of Virginia Farm Bureau Governmental Relations. 79 B.S. 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. 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. 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. Since graduating from Virginia Tech, Zach has also earned his masters degree in Strategic Communication through Liberty University. 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. A draft university statement affirming Virginia Tech's commitments to academic freedom and the constitutional right of free speech, as well as recommendations for exercising and demonstrating these commitments in a manner that exemplifies Virginia Tech's Principles of Community, has been presented to President Tim Sands from the Task Force on Freedom of Expression and Inquiry. Mike is retired from Loudoun County Public Schools after working for 35.5 years. He was promoted to vice presidentShared Services in 2009 and became vice president Power Generation Merchant Operations in 2012. 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. Every two years, the 21 Board of Directors plus the immediate past president elect new officers of the Board: President . Cuando se ampla, se proporciona una lista de opciones de bsqueda para que los resultados coincidan con la seleccin actual. . 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. Scott is currently serving as Vice President Commercial and Agriculture Lending at the Bank of Botetourt. 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. 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. Ronnie has been employed for 37 years with Colonial Farm Credit and currently serves as Chief Lending Officer Branch Operations. Concurrently, she earned a masters degree in global automotive and manufacturing engineering from the University of Michigan. 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. Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) She was appointed to the Alumni Organization board of directors as the Ambassador Representative 2010-11. Suite 4500 Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone (540) 231-2861 Questions About Gifts? Normand is the Graduate Program Professional Coordinator for the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. 14 M.S. 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. Descartar. She is also a graduate of the Political Leaders Program through the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. Stefanie grew up on a row crop farm in Southampton County. In her current role, she has specific responsibility for Client Strategy as well as being responsible for running multiple businesses. The LSU Alumni leadership consists of a board of directors representing each region in the state of Louisiana. OFFICERS Chair of the Board. We came together from all walks of life, faced the challenges of a disciplined environment, and forged friendships that last a lifetime. 98 M.S. He previously served as the Vice President of the State Affairs/Legal Department of the Health Insurance Association of America. She recently retired from ownership of BCR Property Management after almost forty years of operation in Radford and Blacksburg. Join the Alumni Business Directory We are proud supporters of the Bronco community. Agricultural Education She began her teaching career in 2004 as the agricultural education/environmental science teacher and FFA advisor in Campbell County, VA. Agricultural Engineering Ms. Harris was appointed to the Virginia Tech Foundation Board in 2016 and also serves on the Board of the Virginia Housing Alliance. All La Salle alumni are eligible to vote. Postdoctoral Associates Town Hall and Listening Sessions. Blacksburg, VA 24061. 67 B.S. Dairy Science. Ms. Letitia A. 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. Calhoun is a member of the board of directors of Caterpillar Inc. and a member of the Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies. In October 2011, Eric and longtime friend Patrick Murtaugh founded Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Virginia. Take advantage of early bird rates today. The Board of Trustees is responsible for managing UWAA affairs and setting the tone and direction for the association. Introduction to Research Project Management. Fincastle, VA Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Bodie Fletcher '18 Ex officio President of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (not appointed by Governor), David Calhoun is president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company, a leading global aerospace company and provider of commercial airplanes; defense, space and security systems; and global services. Virginia Tech Advancement Division, Virginia Tech Alumni Relations Prior to this position he was a loan officer with Farm Credit of the Virginias and for more than 25 years, he served as manager of Southern States Roanoke Cooperative-Troutville/Rockingham Cooperative. (540) 449-1134. 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. (540) 460-3365 or (540) 291-2051 Veterinary instructors from Kenya, Uganda learn from and teach their peers at Virginia Tech; Production Management Medicine Faculty Members Earn Board Certification; Veterinary college's dean, Dan Givens, receives honor from Auburn University; Connect 2022 brings alumni, students together for weekend of networking and fun President, New Jersey Chapter Virginia Tech Alumni Association Mark began his career with Eurest in 2000 as a Senior Vice President. What a great combination! 901 Prices Fork Road Applied Economic Management and Environmental Horticulture 901 Prices Fork Road Talent Acquisition Manager, Mr. Petersen has spoken extensively on insurance reform matters and also has testified before Congress on insurance reform and privacy issues. 1960s In addition to managing Hobbs & Associates, Brad has launched several other successful businesses in the Southeast. Dr. Laura Belmonte, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, will be leading the discussion with the five alumnae below. 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. Knowing she always wanted to join the brewing industry, Kate accepted an opportunity to join the quality assurance team at Anheuser-Busch, Inc (AB). From Hokie Stone to the Game Ball Run to that huge Tech ring and beyond, read about some of the universitys greatest traditions. He is actively involved in his church and enjoys hunting, reading, and activities with his grandchildren. Justice Elizabeth A. McClanahan Patricks career in the beer industry includes several years in sales and management roles at a craft beer wholesaler in New York City followed by apprenticeships at various breweries, including Brauerei Heller-Trum in Bamburg, Germany, and Defiant Brewing Co. in Pearl River, NY. Assistant Director, Alumni Programs at UVA Alumni Association Outside of work, Eric most enjoys spending his time with his wife and children. Agricultural Technology 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. Eric, Katie and their son Palmer live in Midlothian. 86 M.S.Ed. 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. 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. rob@foodsforthoughtinc.com. Ronnie is also a member of the Tappahannock Rotary Club. Have wide perspective on fundamental pillars of learning and knowledge management, teaching-training, counseling-coaching, research and institution building. 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. The Alumni Association Board of Directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2015 through 2018. During her graduate program, Robyn served as the graduate student representative on the Board of Visitors and has maintained her involvement with her alma mater through the William Preston Society and working with her class reunion committee. 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. Any former student of the university's regular academic program for credit is considered an alumnus or alumna. Johnson has served in Virginia Tech Admissions since 1995 and currently is its interim director. 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. Animal and Poultry Sciences Since she became an alumna, she has worked in youth programming, marketing, sales, agricultural education, and leader development. Kate spent over 12 years working at AB at four of their domestic breweries and became their Assistant Brewmaster in Williamsburg, VA. Vocational-Technical Education Winston resides in Athens, Georgia, and serves as assistant to the president of the University of Georgia. A great majority of SPIA alumni are CPAP or UAP majors. 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. During his spare time, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Assistant Scoutmaster for his sons Scout Troop. 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. 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. 04 B.S. 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. '12 A.AG. Camille received her bachelors degree from Virginia Tech in industrial and systems engineering with a minor in leadership and social change. Tim serves on the Greenbrier Valley Conservation District and West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts, currently leading the association as its president. dixie@vt.edu. Empleos Personas Learning Descartar Descartar. He has served on the Board of Directors for Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization since 2004, Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Leadership Council, Old Dominion Golf Course Superintendents Association, and currently the Virginia Turfgrass Foundation. 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. Dr. Nelson is currently a partner and practicing physician with Pediatric Associates of Richmond, and has been voted by her peers a Top Doc by Richmond Magazine multiple times. Mr. William N. Park. Navigating Feedback. She holds a B.S. The Virginia Tech Foundation is governed by a twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) member Board of Directors and four ex-officio positions. Virginia Tech partnered with George Mason University, James Madison University, and UNC Charlotte. Ms. Harris was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. 72, M.S. in Engineering Administration, both from Virginia Tech. . 19 M.S. He serves as lead advisor for the Dairy Club and co-advisor for Students for Cultivating Change. '16 B.S. 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. 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. Descartar. '17 M.S. Blevins serves on the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors and is former president of the National Capital Region Alumni Chapter. Patrick is a member of the board of Directors of the Richmond Symphony. 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. 17 M.S. Zach is dedicated to advocating on behalf of the agriculture and food industry through his work as a policy enthusiast and communicator. Rachel and her husband, Kasey, have two children, Matthew and Katie. 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. Shelley was Virginia Farm Bureaus 2010 Farm Woman of the Year. Sandra C. (Sandy) Davis is a native Virginian and resides in Blacksburg. 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. '14 B.S. (434) 242-4996 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. As a student, Zach held several leadership positions in agricultural and political science student organizations. Baine is a member of the boards of directors of the Dominion Energy Credit Union, ChamberRVA, Venture Richmond, and CJW Medical Center. Tracy and her husband, Andrew, are members of the Ut Prosim Society. (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). In her professional career, she has held senior leadership positions in higher education, corporate, and government/public policy organizations. On the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I assisted in board-led outreach campaigns . Anne serves on the boards of the Rockbridge Historical Society, the Mountain Valley Preservation Alliance, and the Friends of Natural Bridge State Park. Dave teaches three courses DASC 2474 (Dairy Science and Industry), DASC 3474 (Dairy Information Systems), and DASC 5004 (Dairy Science Graduate Seminar). Carlton grew up on his parents dairy farm in Amelia County, Virginia where he tended to the young stock. Join us in connecting with local alumni, students, and the community to promote all things Virginia Tech. Dixie is the Agribusiness Concentration Coordinator for the online Master of Agricultural and Life Sciences (OMALS) degree at Virginia Tech and a member of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAEC) faculty. 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. Before joining BHC, she was vice president for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national non-profit community and economic development corporation. . Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. William A. Caldwell, the first student to enroll . '06 B.S. Ms. Harris is a member of Leadership Metro Richmond's Class of 1995. If you have issues accessing this webpage, please email vppg@vt.edu or call (540) 231-6232. Rachel enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. Join us in connecting with local alumni, students, and the community to promote all things Virginia Tech. Supplemental materials: ADP Guidelines (PDF) ADP Cover Page Template (DOCX) UDP Guidelines (PDF) UDP Cover Page (DOC) Chair (804) 443-6952 or (804) 445-3447 The Hon. In 2016, he was named senior vice presidentDistribution, Power Delivery Group. 2023. Business Representative, US Crop Protection, BASF, 11 B.S. They serve as an advisory board to the Alumni Association. Physical/Official Address: 512 South Kanawha Street | Beckley, West Virginia 25801 . Stefanie previously ran the Certified Farm Seekers Program, a component of the Virginia Farm Link Program, and has worked as a legislative aide in the Virginia General Assembly. Kansas City, MO 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.
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