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. Ms. Harris was appointed to the Virginia Tech Foundation Board in 2016 and also serves on the Board of the Virginia Housing Alliance. 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. Bob has been married to Helen for 51 years, and they have two children and two grandchildren. 2023. About | Virginia Tech Alumni Association The Alumni Board of Directors consists of 30 directors, eligible for election for up to two three-year terms. May 26, 2021 Participating panelists are, from left, Linda Edmonds Turner '70, Denise (Shuster) Greenfield '88, Tracy Castle-Newman '90, Robyn Jones '05, and Camille (DaDamio) Siskoy '11. 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. Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors. Blacksburg, VA rpitman@vt.edu. Alumni recognized for contributions to Virginia Tech He serves as an Extensionspecialistin the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and coordinates the state 4-H dairy youth program. He also serves as the chapter advisor to Virginia Tech's Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Agriculture Fraternity. Hill has served on boards for the Massey Cancer Center, the Richmond Performing Arts Center, and the Metropolitan Business Foundation. Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Blacksburg, Virginia Career and Technical Education, specializing in Agricultural and Extension Education, Hillsboro, West Virginia Pastimes include weekend farming/gardening and attending VT football games. Career and Technical Education. While at Virginia Tech, Camille was an active student leader involved with Student Alumni Associates, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, and ISE Student Ambassadors. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Grain Producers Association and the Northern Neck Farm Museum. 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. Daniel W. Bird Jr. 60 Honorary. 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. The Alumni Association Board of Directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2015 through 2018. Alumni Association | Virginia Tech Magazine | Virginia Tech The mission of the Alumni Association Board of Directors is to improve the professional quality, reputation and leadership of the School and its alumni, and to develop, strengthen and utilize the bonds of interest, influence and affection existing between the School, its alumni, its faculty and the business community. Stefanie Kitchen Taillon is Assistant Director of Virginia Farm Bureau Governmental Relations. They own a small cow/calf herd and grow hay to both feed their herd and sell to customers for their horses and cattle. Scott is married to Amy Clements Stevens 93 (ANSC, B.S. Agricultural Engineering 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). 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. Ms. Anna James of Suffolk, Virginia, is the Director of Business Development and Academic Affiliation at Sentara Healthcare. Sarker is director of diversity, equity and inclusion for MIS Quarterly and senior editor of the Journal of the Association for Information Systems. and reappointed on July 1, 2021 by Governor Northam. While living on upper quad, she received her bachelor's in international studies and was a member of various honor societies, including Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Tau Delta, the Gregory Guard Honorary Military Society, and Scabbard and Blade Honor Society. Advisory Board. Mr. Veatch co-founded Apex Systems, what is now a billion-dollar business primarily in the field of IT staff augmentation. Crop & Soil Environmental Science He became vice presidentPower Generation System Operations in 2013 and senior vice presidentTransmission & Customer Service in 2015. All rights reserved. In each, volunteer leaders of the highest caliber serve VMI alumni and the Institute by providing opportunities to connect and celebrate while securing the path for future graduates of the Virginia Military Institute. 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. Fall 2013 Meeting - October 25-26, 2013. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations 86 M.S.Ed. Winston resides in Athens, Georgia, and serves as assistant to the president of the University of Georgia. She currently serves on the VT Alumni Association Board of Directors and is an active member of the Southeast Michigan VT Alumni Chapter. Brad led the company to become one of the nations largest engineered product distribution companies with ten offices serving Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, and Washington DC employing over 170 employees. She was named the 2011 Undergraduate Woman of the Year and Greek Woman of the Year. Vice Chair of the Board. hokie@hughes.netoranne.herring@va.usda.gov. He also served as the CALS Ambassador representative to the CALS Alumni Organization Board of Directors. 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. 15 B.S. Kate has been with Hardywood for the last 6 1/2 years. Biochemistry She began her teaching career in 2004 as the agricultural education/environmental science teacher and FFA advisor in Campbell County, VA. In memoriam: Cecil R. Maxson, former member of the Virginia Tech Board She serves as the staff liaison for Finance and Audit Committees for the Alumni Association Board of Directors. in Civil Engineering; and their daughter, Hannah, is a 14 graduate with a B.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. Chief Executive Officer. 06 B.S. As a student, Zach held several leadership positions in agricultural and political science student organizations. The Alumni Association Board of Directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2012 through 2015. ET 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. Schedule | Alumni Relations | Virginia Tech Ms. Harris was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. Agricultural and Applied Economics (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). 04 B.S. LSU Alumni Association Leadership | Board of Directors Join us in connecting with local alumni, students, and the community to promote all things Virginia Tech. He also assists his clients before state insurance departments and provides representation before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC"), Congress and federal agencies. SIMSREE Alumni Association en LinkedIn: #simsree #alcom #simsreealumni 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. You must be a dues paying member in good standing. We'll also induct the Class of 1971 into Cornerstone Alumni. Networking and Interviewing. Animal and Poultry Sciences Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ms. Davis was appointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. Distinguished Professors 2022 Call for Nominations Alumni Distinguished Professor (ADP) and University Distinguished Professor (UDP) A call for nominations has been issued for faculty to be considered for appointment. Rickard Seeds, Inc. as a sales representative for tobacco seed. '14 A.AG. (540) 449-1134. Agricultural Technology Ms. Harris of Richmond, Virginia, is President and CEO of the Better Housing Coalition. Our mission is to promote the university in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. (804) 443-6952 or (804) 445-3447 Patrick is a member of the board of Directors of the Richmond Symphony. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The Alumni Association Board of Directors is comprised of 21 alumni volunteers who serve a three-year terms in three groups of seven members. Edward H. "Ed" Baine is presidentDominion Energy Virginia. The Board of Trustees is responsible for managing UWAA affairs and setting the tone and direction for the association. 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. Holtzman Alumni Center hours: Sarah Jane previously served as the Director of Member Services and Events with the Virginia Agribusiness Council. Mr. Veatch of Alexandria, Virginia, is a successful entrepreneur, businessman, community leader, and philanthropist. Virginia Tech Foundation - Wikipedia Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University . Mike currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Loudoun Farm Museum. Mr. Hobbs was appointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. Board of Directors | Alumni Relations | Virginia Tech 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. PSE National Alumni Association (NAA) - Chartering Member, 2022 . In addition to managing Hobbs & Associates, Brad has launched several other successful businesses in the Southeast. Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Government . The former NFL star, Virginia Tech Hokies great and Thomas Dale Knights legend is making a positive impact in his hometown and beyond. Talent Acquisition Manager, Sandra C. (Sandy) Davis is a native Virginian and resides in Blacksburg. February Postdoc Meet and Greet. Ms. James was appointed on July 1, 2017 by Governor McAuliffe In early 2014, Kate joined Hardywood Park Craft Brewery where she started up their Quality Assurance Program. Andy is an Associate Extension Specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension, assigned to the Catawba Sustainability Center. 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). As a prolific fundraiser and generous donor, Brad continues to invest in the communities where Hobbs families and customers live and work. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Carrie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Policy & Planning and Agricultural & Applied Economics. 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 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. Ms. Davis is an active supporter of Virginia Tech, including providing the Indoor Practice Field, which is named in memory of her late husband, Patrick D. Cupp. She is a member of the Equity Operating Committee and has worked in Financial Services for over 30 years. President 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. 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. 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. The Alumni Board of Directors consists of 30 directors, eligible for election for up to two three-year terms. He was then appointed Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services where he spent over 12 years serving under four governors. Virginia Tech Magazine . Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State If you have issues accessing this webpage, please email vppg@vt.edu or call (540) 231-6232. Alumni | School of Public and International Affairs | Virginia Tech Descartar. Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. Board of Trustees | Alumni - University Of Washington 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. All rights reserved. Ronnie has been employed for 37 years with Colonial Farm Credit and currently serves as Chief Lending Officer Branch Operations. Any former student of the university's regular academic program for credit is considered an alumnus or alumna. Mr. Petersen also advises clients on legal matters pertaining to minimum standards for supplemental and individual insurance products, association business, managed care, as well as other compliance issues. 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. . Research funding awarded to the veterinary college has tripled in a decade, with most of that growth - from roughly $7 million to over $18 million - occurring in the past five years. Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement/COO, Eligibility. Holtzman Alumni Center hours: Virginia Tech Advancement Division, Deseria Creighton-Barney 87 Annalisa Weigel has served as a member of the Alumni Association Selection Committee (AASC), on the MITAA Board of Directors as both a member-at-large and a young alumni representative, chair of the Annual Fund Board of Directors, class president for the Class of 1994, a Giving Day ambassador for the Annual Fund, an alumni engagement event speaker, and co-chair of the Fund Reunion Gift Committee. '17 M.S. Meet the Alumni Association President, President-Select, and New (304) 653-4897 On the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I assisted in board-led outreach campaigns . Secretary-Treasurer and COO Ms. Starlette B. Johnson. They serve as an advisory board to the Alumni Association. 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 very involved in the Golf Industry, serving in several capacities supporting the environmental and research efforts of the industry. The Gills also enjoy time with their new granddaughter, Anne-Marie. Alumni Association | Virginia Tech Magazine | Virginia Tech He is a registered professional engineer in Virginia. 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. During his spare time, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Assistant Scoutmaster for his sons Scout Troop. 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. Hear from Hardywood Park Craft Brewery team and Virginia Tech Food Science and Technology faculty about the partnership and recipe development and learn about the current university fermentation program and student engagement. Mr. Charles "C.T." Nominees must have earned a degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 10 or less years ago. A great majority of SPIA alumni are CPAP or UAP majors. He has served on numerous state and national boards and received numerous recognitions. As a student, Normand held several leadership positions in student organizations and on college committees. Dr. Nelson has served on the VCU-MCV Alumni Association Board and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board. Supplemental materials: ADP Guidelines (PDF) ADP Cover Page Template (DOCX) UDP Guidelines (PDF) UDP Cover Page (DOC) Este botn muestra el tipo de bsqueda seleccionado. Welcome! He is also an independent insurance agent for West Virginia Insurance Company. 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. She is of the Owner/Innkeeper of Herring Hall Bed and Breakfast. Carlton grew up on his parents dairy farm in Amelia County, Virginia where he tended to the young stock. 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. Camille M. DaDamio Camille M. DaDamio, Royal Oak, Michigan A design release engineer for General Motors Corporation, DaDamio earned a bachelor's in industrial and systems engineering in 2011 followed by a master's degree in engineering from the University of Michigan. Scott is currently serving as Vice President Commercial and Agriculture Lending at the Bank of Botetourt. 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. Shelley was Virginia Farm Bureaus 2010 Farm Woman of the Year. Troy, Virginia Blacksburg, VA 24061. During her undergraduate years, she served as class president, and was an active member in Student Alumni Associates, and Order of the Gavel. Contact Us Find a contact within the Alumni Association. Virginia Tech Advancement Division, Virginia Tech Alumni Relations 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. Distinguished Professors | Faculty Affairs | Virginia Tech 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. Virginia Tech 926 West Campus Drive Derring Hall, Office 3066A Blacksburg, VA 24061 Office Phone: 1-2334 weiszr@vt.edu Holli Drewry A/P Faculty Representative Digital Content Strategist, Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS), 801 University City Blvd Blacksburg, VA 24061 Office Phone: 1-3682 hgdrewry@vt.edu Serena Young Mr. Calhoun was appointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. Blacksburg, VA 24061. She currently serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority Board of Directors. 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. She is also a qualified Myers Briggs Type Indicator instructor and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Emma Baumgardner - Assistant Director, Alumni Programs - LinkedIn 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. Research funding skyrockets at veterinary college in recent years Previously, he served as President of the Virginia FFA Foundation and is a past member of the Essex County School Board. From Hokie Stone to the Game Ball Run to that huge Tech ring and beyond, read about some of the universitys greatest traditions.