Winston resides in Athens, Georgia, and serves as assistant to the president of the University of Georgia. 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. 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. Beyond her responsibilities, Tracy has spent time elevating womens profiles both internally and externally. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Twenty-six schools joined new conferences or became independents, including five schools from Division II which started transitions to Division I this season and one in the process of transition from Division I to Division III.. As noted previously, Incarnate Word had announced plans to move from the Southland Conference to the Western Athletic Conference, but . Holtzman Alumni Center hours: Secondary Ed, Agriculture,'04 B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Gladys, Virginia Jean Montague. 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. Agricultural and Life Sciences Board of Directors SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals . He previously served as the Vice President of the State Affairs/Legal Department of the Health Insurance Association of America. VMI Alumni Agencies Governing Boards. Join us on a Zoom happy hour with Instructor John Boyer. Welcome to the Williamsburg Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association! Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) Join us for an inside look and tasting of Virginia Tech's licensed beer, Fightin Hokies Lager. 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. He also owns Foods For Thought Inc., which distributes natural Angus beef. Cuando se ampla, se proporciona una lista de opciones de bsqueda para que los resultados coincidan con la seleccin actual. Blacksburg, VA 24061. 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. Zach is dedicated to advocating on behalf of the agriculture and food industry through his work as a policy enthusiast and communicator. Andy is an Associate Extension Specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension, assigned to the Catawba Sustainability Center. He is also an independent insurance agent for West Virginia Insurance Company. Anne serves on the boards of the Rockbridge Historical Society, the Mountain Valley Preservation Alliance, and the Friends of Natural Bridge State Park. 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. Animal and Poultry Sciences Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Agricultural Sciences In 2016, he was named senior vice presidentDistribution, Power Delivery Group. . She has been serving as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Director of Industrial Accidents (DIA) since 2015. Navigating Feedback. He also assists his clients before state insurance departments and provides representation before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC"), Congress and federal agencies. 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. 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. Camille is currently an Engineering Group Manager for Instrument Panels and Floor Consoles in Interior Thermal Cabin Comfort Global Product Engineering. Virginia Tech Advancement Division, Virginia Tech Alumni Relations 05 Ed.D. The Gills also enjoy time with their new granddaughter, Anne-Marie. (804) 443-6952 or (804) 445-3447 Ms. Davis was awarded membership as an Honorary Alumna of Virginia Tech and received the William H. Ruffner Award from Virginia Tech. 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. Charles "C.T." Since joining Virginia Tech in 2013, Brians interest in brewing has expanded into malting and hop production/processing, packaging, and developing extension courses for the department. Seven new directors are elected each year. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations Tracy Castle-Newman is a managing director at Morgan Stanley in Institutional Equity Sales. On the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I assisted in board-led outreach campaigns . Have wide perspective on fundamental pillars of learning and knowledge management, teaching-training, counseling-coaching, research and institution building. You're One of Us! Smith, who resides in Pinehurst, N.C., is a retired U.S. Air Force general. Carlton currently works at Mercedes-Benz in customer service. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He became vice presidentPower Generation System Operations in 2013 and senior vice presidentTransmission & Customer Service in 2015. Legendary comedian Paula Poundstone will perform live from the Moss Arts Center. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Dairy Science and a minor in Ag. Alumni of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets are bound by a common experience. 00 B.S. Descartar. During his spare time, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Assistant Scoutmaster for his sons Scout Troop. Vice Chair of the Board. Job Overview: Middle School Teachers promote classroom community, deliver Montessori lessons, create and sustain a beautiful classroom environment, support the individual and collective needs of the students . Prior to her role in the Governor's Office she gained valuable, wide-ranging economic development, marketing, government relations and communication experience as the Manager of Legislation & Policy at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and as a Director of Government Affairs with the law firm Williams Mullen working across diverse industry sectors. (540) 460-3365 or (540) 291-2051 A great majority of SPIA alumni are CPAP or UAP majors. 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. Easterling has been recognized by Iowa State University with an Alumni Association Young Alumnus Award in 1998 and a College of Engineering Professional Progress in Engineering Award in 2003. 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. 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. Mike currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Loudoun Farm Museum. Awards The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. dixie@vt.edu. member of Virginia Techs Pamplin Advisory Council and is coauthor of the book How Companies Win.. Agricultural Technology Agricultural Economics She subsequently was named Policy Director to Governor Terry McAuliffe, a position she held from 2014 to 2016. Anne is a Community Solutions Specialist on the Partnerships Team of the USDA/Rural Development Innovation Center. She was responsible for the oversight and advancement of economic development efforts related to Virginias largest private industries of agriculture and forestry. Virginia Tech partnered with George Mason University, James Madison University, and UNC Charlotte. Suite 4500 Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone (540) 231-2861 Questions About Gifts? 17 M.S. 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. Ms. Long was appointed on July 1, 2017 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2021 by Governor Northam. Chair Normand is the Graduate Program Professional Coordinator for the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. This position will also serve as the primary liaison for referring DVM practitioners in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia and will . 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. 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. Sarah Jane serves as the Manager of Ag Education and Strategic Partnerships Programming with the State Fair of Virginia and Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA where she is excited to tell the ag story and cultivate a passion for agriculture in others. David Ford, Virginia Tech's vice president and dean for undergraduate education, has announced the appointment of Mildred Rigney Johnson as director of undergraduate admissions, effective Nov. 1. She has founded multiple marquisclients events focused on raising the profile of women portfolio managers. '14 A.AG. Alumni Chapters Committee. Officers Vice President for Advancement, 14 M.S. 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. 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. While at Virginia Tech participated in Sigma Alpha, Agronomy Club, and Forestry Club. In August of 2021, she returned to Virginia Tech to provide leadership to the OMALS agribusiness concentration. He showed livestock growing up and was an active participant in both 4-H and FFA. 98 M.S. Any former student of the university's regular academic program for credit is considered an alumnus or alumna. Alumni Association -The 12 members of the first graduating class of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College organized an Alumni Association on Aug. 11, 1875, and elected officers. 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. Learn More. Ms. Harris was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. Vocational-Technical Education Career and Technical Education. Ms. Martin is Founder and President of BrickhouseMartin Healthcare Engineering (BMHE). She received her B.S. Scientist, Novozymes Biologicals, 87 B.S. 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. (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). William A. Caldwell, the first student to enroll . Sarker is director of diversity, equity and inclusion for MIS Quarterly and senior editor of the Journal of the Association for Information Systems. Our mission is to promote the university in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. Working in large corporate houses and educational groups has given me the opportunity to improve understanding of people, process, and strategic issues. Get to know each one of our members today. Mr. Petersen was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. 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. Rachel and her husband, Kasey, have two children, Matthew and Katie. (540) 882-3945 or (540) 454-4405 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. 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. Go Hokies! Linda enjoys giving back to her community, fueled by her interest in serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. The award winner receives a plaque from the Virginia Tech Alumni Association. He is very involved in the Golf Industry, serving in several capacities supporting the environmental and research efforts of the industry. 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. Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) Postdoctoral Associates Town Hall and Listening Sessions. . He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Grain Producers Association and the Northern Neck Farm Museum. Return to: Virginia Tech Alumni Association; Holtzman Alumni Center (0102); 901 Prices Fork Road; Blacksburg, VA 24061 Take a look back at Virginia Tech's history as the university approaches the milestone of a century of women on campus. Pastimes include weekend farming/gardening and attending VT football games. 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. She is of the Owner/Innkeeper of Herring Hall Bed and Breakfast. 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. 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). She was appointed to the Alumni Organization board of directors as the Ambassador Representative 2010-11. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Black Alumni Reunion (April 14-16) Mr. Hill was appointed on July 1, 2015 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2019 by Governor Northam. Dr. Laura Belmonte, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, will be leading the discussion with the five alumnae below. Agricultural and Applied Economics Originally from Swoope, Virginia, Zach did not grow up on a farm, but quickly found his way to the barn. She is also the Garden Coordinator for Healthy Suffolk, a local non-profit that supports community and school gardens. Tappahannock, Virginia She is currently the President of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization (CALSAO) Board of Directors. Networking and Interviewing. Our Alumni Association has celebrated many successes over the years, delivering strong programming and services while operating with a high level of financial strength and viability. She also holds a M.S. 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 Robyn looked to further her education and earned a masters degree, also from Virginia Tech. jessica.jones@pcs.k12.va.us. Extension Youth Animal Science Specialist, Virginia Tech. Submit Your Application TGBAA Alumni Scholarship fund 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. Hill, of Midlothian, retired from SunTrust Bank in 2012 as both chairman for the Mid-Atlantic banking operations and consumer banking executive. 67 B.S. 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. 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. alumni, and industry partners to advance a world-class business education ecosystem with far-reaching societal impact," said Sarker. . Agricultural and Applied Economics Ms. Harris is a member of Leadership Metro Richmond's Class of 1995. Blacksburg, VA 24061. (804) 435-1965 Shelley was Virginia Farm Bureaus 2010 Farm Woman of the Year. 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 The members of the Alumni Associations Board of Directors serve as ambassadors by helping to advocate for the university and more. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. He is actively involved in his church and enjoys hunting, reading, and activities with his grandchildren. 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. Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors. Rickard Seeds, Inc. as a sales representative for tobacco seed. (540) 449-1134. She is a member of the Equity Operating Committee and has worked in Financial Services for over 30 years. Este botn muestra el tipo de bsqueda seleccionado. In addition to her VDACS board position, Barlow represents Virginias cotton industry on The Cotton Board, is the Suffolk USDA Farm Service Agency county committee chair, and serves on the Virginia Farm Bureaus AgPac Board of Trustees and Cotton Advisory Board. CALS Undergraduate Student Representative, Breanna Lytton With event space, state-of-the-art technology, and spacious meeting rooms, the Holtzman Alumni Center is designed to accommodate almost any event. Postdoc Resources Re-Orientation. Our mission is to promote the university in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. 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. '16 B.S. 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. Supplemental materials: ADP Guidelines (PDF) ADP Cover Page Template (DOCX) UDP Guidelines (PDF) UDP Cover Page (DOC) Baine joined the company in 1995 as an associate engineer and since has held numerous engineering, operational and management positions. in Engineering Administration, both from Virginia Tech. 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. Eric is the Director of Agronomy at Willow Oaks Country Club located in Richmond, VA, where he oversees all Turfgrass and Horticulture programs for the club. At the end of the night, participants traded in their poker chips for raffle tickets and vied for their chance to . Alumni mailing addresses may be viewed online at alumni.vt.edu/directory by logging in with your Virginia Tech PID and password. Troy, Virginia 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. Mike is retired from Loudoun County Public Schools after working for 35.5 years. Represent Virginia Agribusiness with a unified voice, serving as a liaison between the membership, Board of Directors and staff. She has served as mentor for the Tunstall High First Robotics Competition (FRC) team, president of the Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators, and president of the Virginia Association of Career and Technical Educators. For assistance, call 540-231-6285. In early 2014, Kate joined Hardywood Park Craft Brewery where she started up their Quality Assurance Program. Physical/Official Address: 512 South Kanawha Street | Beckley, West Virginia 25801 . The Alumni Association Board of Directors is comprised of 21 alumni volunteers who serve a three-year terms in three groups of seven members. 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. Ms. Starlette B. Johnson. Bob has been married to Helen for 51 years, and they have two children and two grandchildren. Tim is managing partner at Hillcrest Farm, a diversified cattle and row crop operation, where he oversees the farm's daily operations. As a student, Zach held several leadership positions in agricultural and political science student organizations. SPIA alumni reside across the nation, but there is a particularly strong community in the Washington D.C. Metro area. 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. 901 Prices Fork Road United Methodist Family Services, Rhonda Arsenault The LSU Alumni leadership consists of a board of directors representing each region in the state of Louisiana. There are four governing boards that cast the vision and set the direction for the VMI Alumni Agencies. 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. Jones currently serves as president of the Pittsylvania Education Association along with other roles at the state level. hokie@hughes.netoranne.herring@va.usda.gov. agrhokie@aol.com 100. ET Explore campus, have fun, and learn. As a prolific fundraiser and generous donor, Brad continues to invest in the communities where Hobbs families and customers live and work. An Eagle Scout, Eric remains an avid outdoor adventurer, with a love of running, cycling, camping, and skiing. 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. Daniel W. Bird Jr. 60 Honorary. 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.