Greetings from the SIMSREE Alumni Committee! We came together from all walks of life, faced the challenges of a disciplined environment, and forged friendships that last a lifetime. Seven new directors are elected each year. mmegeath@yahoo.com. Supply Chain Management (Michigan State University), Kimberly grew up on a cattle farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Before joining BHC, she was vice president for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national non-profit community and economic development corporation. 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. Agricultural and Applied Economics and is President of the Virginia . SPIA alumni reside across the nation, but there is a particularly strong community in the Washington D.C. Metro area. Zach is dedicated to advocating on behalf of the agriculture and food industry through his work as a policy enthusiast and communicator. 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 A graduate of Virginia Tech, Carrie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Policy & Planning and Agricultural & Applied Economics. Rachel is excited to remain active on the board and work with such a great team of people! The Virginia Tech Foundation is governed by a twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) member Board of Directors and four ex-officio positions. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Dairy Science and a minor in Ag. Executive Board President: Mike Fry, '84, President, Fort Mill, SC . 19 M.S. Since graduation from Virginia Tech, Camille has worked for General Motors with roles in manufacturing engineering and product development. The board of directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2016 through 2019. 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. in economics from Davidson College and MBA from Fordham University. 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. Beyond her responsibilities, Tracy has spent time elevating womens profiles both internally and externally. Numbering at least 15 members, the Board sets policy for the UWAA, serves as ambassadors to the alumni community and the public, and advocates for higher education. 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. Camille received her bachelors degree from Virginia Tech in industrial and systems engineering with a minor in leadership and social change. alumni, and industry partners to advance a world-class business education ecosystem with far-reaching societal impact," said Sarker. 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. Baine is a member of the boards of directors of the Dominion Energy Credit Union, ChamberRVA, Venture Richmond, and CJW Medical Center. Riham Alieldin is a physician and a medical educator. 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. 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. (540) 312-9863. Rachel enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. Mike currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Loudoun Farm Museum. Get to know each one of our members today. in Agricultural Sciences in May 2017 with an emphasis in Applied Economic Management. 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. Shelley was Virginia Farm Bureaus 2010 Farm Woman of the Year. He is also an independent insurance agent for West Virginia Insurance Company. Advisory Board. 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. Blacksburg, VA 24061. Vocational-Technical Education 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. Alumni mailing addresses may be viewed online at alumni.vt.edu/directory by logging in with your Virginia Tech PID and password. 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. ), 94 (AGED, M.S. In October 2011, Eric and longtime friend Patrick Murtaugh founded Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Virginia. . Sarah Jane took every opportunity to get her hands dirty and found her passion while working at the university dairy, representing the Georgia Beef Board, visiting farms during spring break, studying abroad, and interning with the Virginia Cooperative Extension. She enjoys playing competitive softball in tournaments around the country and watching college basketball and football. Member . Blacksburg, VA 24061. 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. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Grain Producers Association and the Northern Neck Farm Museum. January Postdoc Meet and Greet. Published by the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech in . Learn More. Georgia Tech graduates are impactful leaders and trail blazers in almost every field, all over the globe. 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. Originally from Farmville, Virginia, Normand was active in community service as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician. Since graduating from Virginia Tech, Zach has also earned his masters degree in Strategic Communication through Liberty University. Andy is an Associate Extension Specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension, assigned to the Catawba Sustainability Center. Virginia Tech Alumni Association Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) 901 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, VA 24061 Virginia Tech alumni . (804) 400-3226 08 M.S. Mr. Petersen has spoken extensively on insurance reform matters and also has testified before Congress on insurance reform and privacy issues. 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. 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. ), who teaches Agri-Science at Read Mountain Middle School and leads a very active FFA program. Board members are diverse in age, gender, ethnicity, and geographic area and reflect the various constituencies of the university. 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. In her professional career, she has held senior leadership positions in higher education, corporate, and government/public policy organizations. Tim is managing partner at Hillcrest Farm, a diversified cattle and row crop operation, where he oversees the farm's daily operations. She is also the Garden Coordinator for Healthy Suffolk, a local non-profit that supports community and school gardens. Mr. William N. Park. Este botn muestra el tipo de bsqueda seleccionado. Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors. Scott is married to Amy Clements Stevens 93 (ANSC, B.S. 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. Any former student of the university's regular academic program for credit is considered an alumnus or alumna. The LSU Alumni leadership consists of a board of directors representing each region in the state of Louisiana. Herbert graduated from the Master Brewers Program at UC Davis and passed the brewers exam from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling, London. 92 M.S. 2023. Empleos Personas Learning Descartar Descartar. 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. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Amanda Hodes, graduate research assistant, and grant principal investigators and advisory board members Bryan Carter, Ashley Shew, Riham Alieldin, Tyechia Thompson, Damon Davis, Eric Lyon, Wallace Lages, and Al Evangelista. Research and Development Geneticist, Neogen, 14 B.S. Camille is currently an Engineering Group Manager for Instrument Panels and Floor Consoles in Interior Thermal Cabin Comfort Global Product Engineering. Mr. Petersen was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. Ms. Harris was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. Setting and Managing Expectations. 15 B.S. As president of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association's Board of Directors, I have the honor of speaking at commencement each spring. Dave teaches three courses DASC 2474 (Dairy Science and Industry), DASC 3474 (Dairy Information Systems), and DASC 5004 (Dairy Science Graduate Seminar). 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. Carlton currently works at Mercedes-Benz in customer service. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations He also served as the CALS Ambassador representative to the CALS Alumni Organization Board of Directors. Denise was the first female to serve as Regimental Commander of the Corps of Cadets. 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. Brad was honored to serve on Governor Glenn Youngkins transition team and delighted to be appointed to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. Heidi Hertz currently works as a Government Relations Principal at Cozen OConnor Public Strategies. 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. Alumni of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets are bound by a common experience. As a prolific fundraiser and generous donor, Brad continues to invest in the communities where Hobbs families and customers live and work. and reappointed on July 1, 2021 by Governor Northam. Go Hokies! . Postdoc Resources Re-Orientation. She has been serving as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Director of Industrial Accidents (DIA) since 2015. 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. in general ecology from Michigan State University and has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in higher education administration at Harvard University. 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. She is a member of the Equity Operating Committee and has worked in Financial Services for over 30 years. 100. Dave grew up on a 100-cow dairy farm in Gladys, Virginia, and now resides in Radford. 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. 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. 53% of our alumni reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia, followed by the adjacent states of North Carolina and Maryland at second and third. 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. Postdoctoral Associates Town Hall and Listening Sessions. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Mr. Hill was appointed on July 1, 2015 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2019 by Governor Northam. 70 B.S. Alumni Relations | Alumni Relations | Virginia Tech Alumni Relations Join Hokies in Blacksburg Registration is open for two of our biggest events of the year. Animal and Poultry Sciences Brian worked for seven years in the automotive industry as a mechanical design engineer for Honda Research and Development and has eleven years of experience in the brewing industry with Hardywood as well as abroad in New Zealand with Galbraiths Ale House. Every two years, the 21 Board of Directors plus the immediate past president elect new officers of the Board: President . Suite 4500 Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone (540) 231-2861 Questions About Gifts? 901 Prices Fork Road Kate spent over 12 years working at AB at four of their domestic breweries and became their Assistant Brewmaster in Williamsburg, VA. Animal and Poultry Sciences She currently serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority Board of Directors. Mr. Charles "C.T." in food science and a minor in nutrition. The awards, which recognize alumni for contributions to Virginia Tech, are presented at University Commencement each year. Contact Us | The Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Home Contact Us Contact Us Address 902 Prices Fork Rd. Virginia Tech Advancement Division, Deseria Creighton-Barney 87 Elizabeth is committed to being a reliable, authentic spokeswoman for the agriculture community and developing young people to reach their full potential. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. 79 B.S. Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Bodie Fletcher '18 Alumni Chapters Committee. 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. Return to: Virginia Tech Alumni Association; Holtzman Alumni Center (0102); 901 Prices Fork Road; Blacksburg, VA 24061 efrazier@willowoakscc.org. 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. Awards The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. Agricultural Technology He is actively involved in his church and enjoys hunting, reading, and activities with his grandchildren. Mr. Baine was appointed on July 1, 2018 by Governor Northam and reappointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. Russell, who has served the college as interim dean during . He is also very active in the HVAC industry serving on Boards with key HVAC manufacturing partners. 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. Ms. Harris earned her bachelor's degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech and holds a master's degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University. The Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors elected two new members. She says that teaching hands-on, science-based, livestock production classes is fun and challenging. Blacksburg, VA 24061. The Alumni Association Board of Directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2015 through 2018. 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. Lea also works closely with our . in Civil Engineering; and their daughter, Hannah, is a 14 graduate with a B.S. '06 B.S. Ronnie has been employed for 37 years with Colonial Farm Credit and currently serves as Chief Lending Officer Branch Operations. 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. 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. The Alumni Board of Directors consists of 30 directors, eligible for election for up to two three-year terms. 86 M.S.Ed. Jones currently serves as president of the Pittsylvania Education Association along with other roles at the state level. (540) 460-3365 or (540) 291-2051 She has founded multiple marquisclients events focused on raising the profile of women portfolio managers. 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. 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. The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. rpitman@vt.edu. United Methodist Family Services, Rhonda Arsenault He served as the Principal of Monroe Technology Center for 25.5 years. There is no membership fee to participate. Robyn earned dual bachelors degrees in architecture and political science. Dr. Laura Belmonte, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, will be leading the discussion with the five alumnae below. There is no membership fee to participate. Chair Kimberly currently resides in Mechanicsville, VA with her husband Ian (that she met her first weekend at Virginia Tech) and her two boys Thomas & Waverly, that already respond in the proper way to Lets Go 04 B.S. VMI Alumni Agencies Governing Boards. Take advantage of early bird rates today. (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). Calhoun was appointed Boeing president and chief executive in January 2020. He serves on the Roanoke County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, the Virginia Farm Bureau Winegrape Commodity Advisory Board, andisPresident of the Virginia FFA Alumni Association. Holtzman Alumni Center hours: Nathan Lavinka 11 Also among her contributions to Virginia Tech is the Street Davis Performance Hall in the Moss Arts Center. Board of Directors. 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. Past President Ms. Davis was awarded membership as an Honorary Alumna of Virginia Tech and received the William H. Ruffner Award from Virginia Tech. Previously, he served as President of the Virginia FFA Foundation and is a past member of the Essex County School Board. Holtzman Alumni Center hours: More importantly, we provide additional resources to the commandant and staff in support of the strategic goals of the Corps. Anne is a Community Solutions Specialist on the Partnerships Team of the USDA/Rural Development Innovation Center. 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. After graduating, she became Director of Government Relations for Virginia Commonwealth University and the VCU Health System. Business Representative, US Crop Protection, BASF, 11 B.S. 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. He also owns Foods For Thought Inc., which distributes natural Angus beef. Dr. Nelson completed her residency at Cornell University Medical Center at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. 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. 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. Blacksburg, Virginia Alumni Association Board of Directors ballot Download PDF of ballot. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations The members of the Alumni Associations Board of Directors serve as ambassadors by helping to advocate for the university and more. She subsequently was named Policy Director to Governor Terry McAuliffe, a position she held from 2014 to 2016. Patrick is a member of the board of Directors of the Richmond Symphony. While at Virginia Tech, she was elected president of her class and president of the Student Government Association. Represent Virginia Agribusiness with a unified voice, serving as a liaison between the membership, Board of Directors and staff. All rights reserved. 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. 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. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. in hospitality management. She was responsible for the oversight and advancement of economic development efforts related to Virginias largest private industries of agriculture and forestry. While at Virginia Tech participated in Sigma Alpha, Agronomy Club, and Forestry Club. 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. He served as the faculty representative to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in 2004- 2005. . 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(540) 882-3945 or (540) 454-4405 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. Economics. Most of his spare time is spent working on his part time commercial cow-calf operation in Botetourt County and traveling to as many Hokie sporting events as possible. . 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. That's why we're launching our Bronco Alumni Business Directory. Research funding jumped 80 percent, from $10 million to $18 million, between fiscal years 2021 and 2022 alone. You're One of Us! Fincastle, VA 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. She is co-owner of Cotton Plains Farm, Inc., a multi-generational family farming operation. In his spare time, he likes to volunteer for local organizations, hunt, and golf. We'll also induct the Class of 1971 into Cornerstone Alumni. Justice Elizabeth A. McClanahan tpridgen@vt.edu. Board members are diverse in age, gender, ethnicity, and geographic area and reflect the various constituencies of the university. Hill, of Midlothian, retired from SunTrust Bank in 2012 as both chairman for the Mid-Atlantic banking operations and consumer banking executive. Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary have revived a beloved fundraising tradition: Casino Night. 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. The award winner receives a plaque from the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.