Postdoctoral Associates Town Hall and Listening Sessions. After undergrad, she came back home to pursue a Masters Degree at Virginia Tech in Agronomy with fieldwork at the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Blackstone. School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, 86 B.S. 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. 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. Account Executive, JustWorks, Charlie Phlegar 79, 87 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 also chairs the Southern Regional Dairy Challenge planning committee. 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. Mike currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Loudoun Farm Museum. The Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors elected two new members. Originally from Swoope, Virginia, Zach did not grow up on a farm, but quickly found his way to the barn. . This position will also serve as the primary liaison for referring DVM practitioners in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia and will . All rights reserved. Ms. Martin was appointed on July 1, 2019 by Governor Northam. Nominees must have earned a degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 10 or less years ago. 79 B.S. . SPIA alumni reside across the nation, but there is a particularly strong community in the Washington D.C. Metro area. mmegeath@yahoo.com. 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. Linda enjoys giving back to her community, fueled by her interest in serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. She was raised a foresters daughter in Southwest Virginia, where she found her voice around the family dinner table with her three older siblings. Stefanie grew up on a row crop farm in Southampton County. She has been serving as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Director of Industrial Accidents (DIA) since 2015. 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. Cecil R. "Max" Maxson Jr., a Virginia Tech alumnus who later served 12 years on the university's Board of Visitors, died Dec. 8 at the age of 91. Board members will be elected by a majority vote of the current Board of Directors. 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. In early 2014, Kate joined Hardywood Park Craft Brewery where she started up their Quality Assurance Program. Dr. Nelson was appointed on July 1, 2019 by Governor Northam. Biochemistry He served as the faculty representative to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in 2004- 2005. . 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. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1990 with a degree in Finance. She also holds a M.S. agrhokie@aol.com All rights reserved. alumni, and industry partners to advance a world-class business education ecosystem with far-reaching societal impact," said Sarker. Seven new directors are elected each year. in general ecology from Michigan State University and has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in higher education administration at Harvard University. CALS Undergraduate Student Representative, Breanna Lytton Meet the New Alumni Board of Directors President, Jeff Alexander August 10, 2022 Earlier this year, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Alumni Board of Directors elected its next president, Jeff Alexander. 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. efrazier@willowoakscc.org. Carlton grew up on his parents dairy farm in Amelia County, Virginia where he tended to the young stock. Welcome! Carrie has been recognized as one of North Americas Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect; one of the Top 10 under 40 emerging business leaders in the Shenandoah Valley by the Daily News-Record Business Journal; one of the Most Influential Virginians On the Move by Virginia Business magazine; and a Recent Outstanding Alumni by the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We came together from all walks of life, faced the challenges of a disciplined environment, and forged friendships that last a lifetime. Alexander grew up in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Secondary Ed, Agriculture,'04 B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Gladys, Virginia (and selected hours on football game weekends and special events). Animal and Poultry Sciences Andy is an Associate Extension Specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension, assigned to the Catawba Sustainability Center. She also worked with Small Grains Extension and Tobacco Extension groups. She transitioned to the tobacco Leaf Procurement organization of Altria Client Services LLC in 2018 in a variety of roles supporting university relations, grower projects, stakeholder engagement, and corporate responsibility. You must be a dues paying member in good standing. She currently serves on the VT Alumni Association Board of Directors and is an active member of the Southeast Michigan VT Alumni Chapter. Descartar. He also serves as the chapter advisor to Virginia Tech's Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Agriculture Fraternity. She has founded multiple marquisclients events focused on raising the profile of women portfolio managers. 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. 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. 08 M.S. She holds a B.S. 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. All rights reserved. President, New Jersey Chapter Virginia Tech Alumni Association Mark began his career with Eurest in 2000 as a Senior Vice President. He has a passion for horticulture and photography. He is married to Megan (08 CTE, 12 AEE) and had three children, Tess (17), Claire (16), and Andrew (14), who all love the Hokies! The Alumni Board of Directors consists of 30 directors, eligible for election for up to two three-year terms. Crop & Soil Environmental Science In 2016, he was named senior vice presidentDistribution, Power Delivery Group. 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. Ms. Anna James of Suffolk, Virginia, is the Director of Business Development and Academic Affiliation at Sentara Healthcare. Talent Acquisition Manager, She is of the Owner/Innkeeper of Herring Hall Bed and Breakfast. 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. More importantly, we provide additional resources to the commandant and staff in support of the strategic goals of the Corps. 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. There is no membership fee to participate. The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association; Alumni Legacy Circle; Golf Outings; TGBAA Scholarship; Records; Career Mentorship Program; Home; Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association; Board; Board. '17 B.S. Empleos Personas Learning Descartar Descartar. 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. Past President Stefanie Kitchen Taillon is Assistant Director of Virginia Farm Bureau Governmental Relations. She was responsible for the oversight and advancement of economic development efforts related to Virginias largest private industries of agriculture and forestry. For over 25 years, Brad Hobbs has served as the President and CEO of Hobbs & Associates, a family-owned, independent commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business founded in 1984. 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. 2013 Chapter Officers Forum. . Join/Renew Today Upcoming Events Mar 03 Heartland Chapter Centennial Celebration Mar 04 San Antonio Chapter Centennial Celebration Mar 09 Este botn muestra el tipo de bsqueda seleccionado. They serve as an advisory board to the Alumni Association. '06 B.S. Business Representative, US Crop Protection, BASF, 11 B.S. 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. She also pursued advanced training in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Albert Einstein University and served on the faculty at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dairy Science. Dr. Linda Edmonds Turner received a Ph.D. in business administration, MBA, and a B.S. Blacksburg, VA 24061. Tappahannock, Virginia He also completed the Executive Program at the University's Darden School of Business. She says that teaching hands-on, science-based, livestock production classes is fun and challenging. He also served as the CALS Ambassador representative to the CALS Alumni Organization Board of Directors. She began her teaching career in 2004 as the agricultural education/environmental science teacher and FFA advisor in Campbell County, VA. Scientist, Novozymes Biologicals, 87 B.S. That's why we're launching our Bronco Alumni Business Directory. The awards, which recognize alumni for contributions to Virginia Tech, are presented at University Commencement each year. He was named senior vice presidentPower Delivery, Dominion Energy Virginia in 2019 and assumed his current position in October 2020. Learn More. (804) 400-3226 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. Chair He has served as a member of Boeings Board of Directors since 2009 and served as board chairman from October to December 2019. Registration is open for two of our biggest events of the year. Assistant Director, Alumni Programs at UVA Alumni Association All rights reserved. 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. She received her B.S. Fincastle, VA (434) 249-1952 Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) 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. Join us in connecting with local alumni, students, and the community to promote all things Virginia Tech. in clothing textiles & related art, all from Virginia Tech. 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. Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.The position is set to start in August 2023. 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 (540) 460-3365 or (540) 291-2051 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Beyond her responsibilities, Tracy has spent time elevating womens profiles both internally and externally. 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. During her undergraduate years, she served as class president, and was an active member in Student Alumni Associates, and Order of the Gavel. 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. They own a small cow/calf herd and grow hay to both feed their herd and sell to customers for their horses and cattle. Dr. Laura Belmonte, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, will be leading the discussion with the five alumnae below. Away from finance, Mr. Kender is the chairman of the Chemical Engineering Department's Advisory Board, and is also a member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors, the university's Ut Prosim Society, and the College of Engineering's Committee of. SIMSREE Alumni Association Ampliar bsqueda. 100. '14 B.S. 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. Brad is committed to his faith, family, business, and community and enjoys attending family events with his wife Molly in support of their five children as well as playing tennis and golf. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He became vice presidentPower Generation System Operations in 2013 and senior vice presidentTransmission & Customer Service in 2015. Mr. Veatch co-founded Apex Systems, what is now a billion-dollar business primarily in the field of IT staff augmentation. Dave grew up on a 100-cow dairy farm in Gladys, Virginia, and now resides in Radford. 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. in economics from Davidson College and MBA from Fordham University. Tracy and her husband, Andrew, are members of the Ut Prosim Society. 86 M.S.Ed. A draft university statement affirming Virginia Tech's commitments to academic freedom and the constitutional right of free speech, as well as recommendations for exercising and demonstrating these commitments in a manner that exemplifies Virginia Tech's Principles of Community, has been presented to President Tim Sands from the Task Force on Freedom of Expression and Inquiry. The former NFL star, Virginia Tech Hokies great and Thomas Dale Knights legend is making a positive impact in his hometown and beyond. Stefanie previously ran the Certified Farm Seekers Program, a component of the Virginia Farm Link Program, and has worked as a legislative aide in the Virginia General Assembly. 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. He spent two years as a dairy cooperative fieldman before joining the Virginia Agribusiness Council where he worked for 13 years, the last ten as Executive Director. She is co-owner of Cotton Plains Farm, Inc., a multi-generational family farming operation. Kenbridge, Virginia He previously served as the Vice President of the State Affairs/Legal Department of the Health Insurance Association of America. Camille received her bachelors degree from Virginia Tech in industrial and systems engineering with a minor in leadership and social change. 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). Long is the Chairman of the Board of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, and currently sits on the boards of T-Mobile, Parsons, COPT and Noblis. 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. Troy, Virginia Camille is currently an Engineering Group Manager for Instrument Panels and Floor Consoles in Interior Thermal Cabin Comfort Global Product Engineering. 53% of our alumni reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia, followed by the adjacent states of North Carolina and Maryland at second and third. 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. He serves as lead advisor for the Dairy Club and co-advisor for Students for Cultivating Change. 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. VTCCA Board of Directors The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni Inc. serves as a conduit between the active Corps (cadets, commandant, staff) and Corps alumni. Mr. Calhoun was appointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. Vice President for Advancement, Our mission is to promote the university in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. hillcrestfarm100@gmail.com. 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. While at Virginia Tech participated in Sigma Alpha, Agronomy Club, and Forestry Club. These cookies are used to improve your website and provide more personalized services to you, both on this website and through other media . Ms. Harris of Richmond, Virginia, is President and CEO of the Better Housing Coalition. Ms. Davis was awarded membership as an Honorary Alumna of Virginia Tech and received the William H. Ruffner Award from Virginia Tech.