Agricultural Technology Virginia Tech has named Nancy M. Moga, of Covington, Virginia, and Charles T. "Charlie" Wood, of Richmond, Virginia, as its Alumni Distinguished Service Award recipients for 2017. Executive Vice President 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. Agricultural Education Ms. Harris was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. Rachel and her husband, Kasey, have two children, Matthew and Katie. Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Midlothian, Virginia A family of Hokies, his wife, Linda, is an 82 graduate of Clothing, Textiles, and Related Apparel; their son, Tyler 08, holds a B.S. Supply Chain Management (Michigan State University), Kimberly grew up on a cattle farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Brian is a 2001 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering. Blacksburg, VA 24061. 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. The members of the Alumni Association's Board of Directors serve as ambassadors by helping to advocate for the university and more. Vice Chair of the Board. Cuando se ampla, se proporciona una lista de opciones de bsqueda para que los resultados coincidan con la seleccin actual. He is also very active in the HVAC industry serving on Boards with key HVAC manufacturing partners. Beyond her responsibilities, Tracy has spent time elevating womens profiles both internally and externally. Sarker is director of diversity, equity and inclusion for MIS Quarterly and senior editor of the Journal of the Association for Information Systems. Since 2017, she has served on the Governors Department of Health PANDAS/PANS Advisory Council. On the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I assisted in board-led outreach campaigns . In 2010, she returned home to Lunenburg County to create and provide leadership to an agribusiness program at Southside Virginia Community College where she also served as an academic dean from 2015 to 2021. Carlton grew up on his parents dairy farm in Amelia County, Virginia where he tended to the young stock. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Previously, he served as senior managing director and head of portfolio operations at The Blackstone Group, as executive chairman of the board for Nielsen Holdings, and as He is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Dairy Science and a minor in Ag. Ms. Harris was appointed to the Virginia Tech Foundation Board in 2016 and also serves on the Board of the Virginia Housing Alliance. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Alumni Board of Directors consists of 30 directors, eligible for election for up to two three-year terms. All rights reserved. Descartar. He was elected to the grade of Fellow in ASCE in 2006 . 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. 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. ET In 2007,she joined Pittsylvania County Public Schools as the agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor at Chatham Middle School and currently works in the county at Tunstall High School in the same capacity. In August of 2021, she returned to Virginia Tech to provide leadership to the OMALS agribusiness concentration. Dr. Turner arrived at Tech in the late '60s, when there were still only a few dozen Black students on campus and she was one of the first six Black women. Alumni Relations | Alumni Relations | Virginia Tech Alumni Relations Join Hokies in Blacksburg Registration is open for two of our biggest events of the year. Legendary comedian Paula Poundstone will perform live from the Moss Arts Center. We'll also induct the Class of 1971 into Cornerstone Alumni. 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. All rights reserved. Linda enjoys giving back to her community, fueled by her interest in serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Agricultural Engineering Suite 4500 Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone (540) 231-2861 Questions About Gifts? Herbert graduated with a bachelor's in biochemistry and a minor in chemical engineering from Auburn University, a master's degree from Auburn University, and a doctoral from University of Virginia. President Alumni mailing addresses may be viewed online at alumni.vt.edu/directory by logging in with your Virginia Tech PID and password. Herbert graduated from the Master Brewers Program at UC Davis and passed the brewers exam from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling, London. He also is a During his spare time, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Assistant Scoutmaster for his sons Scout Troop. As an active philanthropic investor, he formed the Veatch Charitable Fund which focuses on education, healthcare, and the community. (434) 249-1952 Holtzman Alumni Center hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. District Manager, Edko LLC, '90 B.S. 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. Every two years, the 21 Board of Directors plus the immediate past president elect new officers of the Board: President . Dr. Nelson completed her residency at Cornell University Medical Center at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. 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. Animal Science 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. 86 M.S.Ed. She was appointed to the Alumni Organization board of directors as the Ambassador Representative 2010-11. While at Virginia Tech, she was elected president of her class and president of the Student Government Association. Kansas City, MO Represent Virginia Agribusiness with a unified voice, serving as a liaison between the membership, Board of Directors and staff. The Virginia Tech Foundation is governed by a 35-member Board of Directors and 4 ex-officio positions: the President of Virginia Tech, the Rector of the Board of Visitors, the President of the VT Alumni Association, and the President of the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund. Dave volunteers at Glencoe Mansion, Museum, and Gallery in Radford. 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. Smith, who resides in Pinehurst, N.C., is a retired U.S. Air Force general. Georgia Tech graduates are impactful leaders and trail blazers in almost every field, all over the globe. She received her B.S. mmegeath@yahoo.com. 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 Before his time with the department, Normand worked as the live roof production manager at Riverbend Nursery in Riner, Virginia. PSE National Alumni Association (NAA) - Chartering Member, 2022 . Mr. Veatch of Alexandria, Virginia, is a successful entrepreneur, businessman, community leader, and philanthropist. 53% of our alumni reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia, followed by the adjacent states of North Carolina and Maryland at second and third. She has served on the boards of the City of Richmond's Economic Development Authority, the Federal Reserve Bank's Board of Governors' Consumer Advisory Council, the Virginia Housing Coalition, the Richmond Community Development Alliance, and Seven Hills Boys Middle School. All rights reserved. Winston resides in Athens, Georgia, and serves as assistant to the president of the University of Georgia. 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. SPIA alumni reside across the nation, but there is a particularly strong community in the Washington D.C. Metro area. Scientist, Novozymes Biologicals, 87 B.S. Go Hokies! 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. 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. Camille is currently an Engineering Group Manager for Instrument Panels and Floor Consoles in Interior Thermal Cabin Comfort Global Product Engineering. 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. . 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. 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. Assistant Director, Alumni Programs at UVA Alumni Association Kenbridge, Virginia He was promoted to vice presidentShared Services in 2009 and became vice president Power Generation Merchant Operations in 2012. and is President of the Virginia . Past President Barlow is a 2016 fellow of Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR). 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. Research funding jumped 80 percent, from $10 million to $18 million, between fiscal years 2021 and 2022 alone. 15 B.S. Jim Smith . Mr. Charles "C.T." She recently retired from ownership of BCR Property Management after almost forty years of operation in Radford and Blacksburg. Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Government . He was then appointed Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services where he spent over 12 years serving under four governors. Dave grew up on a 100-cow dairy farm in Gladys, Virginia, and now resides in Radford. 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). 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. He has served as a member of Boeings Board of Directors since 2009 and served as board chairman from October to December 2019. 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. in economics from Davidson College and MBA from Fordham University. Dr. Laura Belmonte, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, will be leading the discussion with the five alumnae below. In his spare time, he likes to volunteer for local organizations, hunt, and golf. 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. Eric began his career in the craft beer industry as a brewers apprentice in 2001, and subsequently spent eight years working on the distribution side of the business, culminating with his position as the marketing director for one of Americas largest craft beer wholesalers. 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. A Connecticut native, Eric McKay holds his B.A. Contact Us Find a contact within the Alumni Association. The Alumni Board of Directors consists of 30 directors, eligible for election for up to two three-year terms. His office is in Mechanicsville, VA. Julie earned her Ph.D. at Virginia Tech and in addition to Virginia Tech has served the University of Florida, University of the Pacific, Iowa State and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Join us in connecting with local alumni, students, and the community to promote all things Virginia Tech. (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). He is very involved in the Golf Industry, serving in several capacities supporting the environmental and research efforts of the industry. Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences. 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. rpitman@vt.edu. Ms. Martin was appointed on July 1, 2019 by Governor Northam. Rob owns a cow/calf beef operation in central Virginia. 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. United Methodist Family Services, Rhonda Arsenault . Blevins serves on the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors and is former president of the National Capital Region Alumni Chapter. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations 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. He became vice presidentPower Generation System Operations in 2013 and senior vice presidentTransmission & Customer Service in 2015. 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. This website stores cookies on your computer. Mike is retired from Loudoun County Public Schools after working for 35.5 years. Welcome! Ms. Long was appointed on July 1, 2017 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2021 by Governor Northam. Rachel is excited to remain active on the board and work with such a great team of people! Brent Blevins '03 and '05 (center) shares a laugh with former U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (right) and Virginia Tech President Tim Sands at a recent Hokies on the Hill reception. in hospitality management. 1940s career Jack Victor Hattem, Laguna Woods, Calif., has authored several books about the life and death of Marilyn Monroe. She was responsible for the oversight and advancement of economic development efforts related to Virginias largest private industries of agriculture and forestry. Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) 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. '12 A.AG. Empleos Personas Learning Descartar Descartar. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations '17 B.S. He also serves as the chapter advisor to Virginia Tech's Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Agriculture Fraternity. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research as well as an M.S. The Hon. As a student, Normand held several leadership positions in student organizations and on college committees. 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. Blacksburg, VA 24061. 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. Mr. William N. Park. You must be a dues paying member in good standing. 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. There are four governing boards that cast the vision and set the direction for the VMI Alumni Agencies. 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. (804) 443-6952 or (804) 445-3447 He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1990 with a degree in Finance. 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. Anne is a Community Solutions Specialist on the Partnerships Team of the USDA/Rural Development Innovation Center. 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. Take a look back at Virginia Tech's history as we approach the milestone of 100 years of women on campus. She is of the Owner/Innkeeper of Herring Hall Bed and Breakfast. Board members are diverse in age, gender, ethnicity, and geographic area and reflect the various constituencies of the university. Heidi Hertz currently works as a Government Relations Principal at Cozen OConnor Public Strategies. In her current role, she has specific responsibility for Client Strategy as well as being responsible for running multiple businesses. This position will also serve as the primary liaison for referring DVM practitioners in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia and will . Awards The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. 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. Virginia Tech has named five members of its Class of 1969 who have been crucial to the success and transformation of the university during the past five decades as Alumni Distinguished Service Award recipients for 2019. Blacksburg, VA 24061. She was named the 2011 Undergraduate Woman of the Year and Greek Woman of the Year. Carrie is the former Executive Director of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership (SVP), the regions economic development marketing organization. Join us on a Zoom happy hour with Instructor John Boyer. Mr. Veatch co-founded Apex Systems, what is now a billion-dollar business primarily in the field of IT staff augmentation. 70 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. Dr. Turner held two college presidencies, including Interim President of Bostons Roxbury Community College and the President of Urban College of Boston. '14 B.S. Bob has been married to Helen for 51 years, and they have two children and two grandchildren. She is a member of the Equity Operating Committee and has worked in Financial Services for over 30 years. William A. Caldwell, the first student to enroll . '17 M.S. Baine joined the company in 1995 as an associate engineer and since has held numerous engineering, operational and management positions. Education, Waterford, Virginia Interested in holistic development of managerial manpower without compromising on the . Justice Elizabeth A. McClanahan Working in large corporate houses and educational groups has given me the opportunity to improve understanding of people, process, and strategic issues. In 2010 Eric was selected as an Outstanding Alumnus from the Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences. '16 B.S. She has been serving as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Director of Industrial Accidents (DIA) since 2015. Ms. James was appointed on July 1, 2017 by Governor McAuliffe The board of directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2016 through 2019. in clothing textiles & related art, all from Virginia Tech. 103 total participants - 82 chapter officers - 37 chapter areas San Diego & Seattle Chapters traveled the furthest. A great majority of SPIA alumni are CPAP or UAP majors. 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. With event space, state-of-the-art technology, and spacious meeting rooms, the Holtzman Alumni Center is designed to accommodate almost any event. There's little that compares to the feeling in Lane Stadium on graduation day. 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. jessica.jones@pcs.k12.va.us. 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. Vice President for Advancement, member of Virginia Techs Pamplin Advisory Council and is coauthor of the book How Companies Win.. Public Administration. Edward H. "Ed" Baine is presidentDominion Energy Virginia. Originally from Farmville, Virginia, Normand was active in community service as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician. 79 B.S. (540) 449-1134. Kate spent over 12 years working at AB at four of their domestic breweries and became their Assistant Brewmaster in Williamsburg, VA. Networking and Interviewing. Pastimes include weekend farming/gardening and attending VT football games. Animal and Poultry Sciences She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. 67 B.S. Nominees must have earned a degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 10 or less years ago. 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. Alumni of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets are bound by a common experience. He previously served as the Vice President of the State Affairs/Legal Department of the Health Insurance Association of America. School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Peter Arnold Rachel enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. 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. Bob retired in 2018 as the superintendent of the Eastern Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Center for Virginia Tech after 30 years of service to the university. She is a third generation Hokie. He serves as an Extensionspecialistin the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and coordinates the state 4-H dairy youth program. She served as a leader of PACKids, advocating for the creation of a free-standing childrens hospital in Richmond. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations and reappointed on July 1, 2021 by Governor Northam. CALS Undergraduate Student Representative, Breanna Lytton Recently, I asked the Class of 2019 to reflect on their time at Virginia Tech. Dr. Melissa Byrne Nelson earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech in 1992. Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Bodie Fletcher '18 They serve as an advisory board to the Alumni Association. The TGBAA is currently seeking alumni who wish to join the Board of Directors. Economics. Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Blacksburg, Virginia Ms. Harris of Richmond, Virginia, is President and CEO of the Better Housing Coalition.