Dr. Linda Edmonds Turner '70 Denise (Shuster) Greenfield '88 Tracy Castle-Newman '90 Robyn Jones '05 Camille (DaDamio) Siskoy '11 Thursday, June 10 John Boyer Happy Hour 5 p.m. Camille 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. Alumni Association | Virginia Tech Magazine | Virginia Tech Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Midlothian, Virginia Since graduating from Virginia Tech, Zach has also earned his masters degree in Strategic Communication through Liberty University. As president of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association's Board of Directors, I have the honor of speaking at commencement each spring. The Alumni Board of Directors consists of 30 directors, eligible for election for up to two three-year terms. Barlow is a 2016 fellow of Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR). She serves as president of the Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation and is a member of the State Fair of Virginia Youth Development Board and its Scholarship Committee. (804) 435-1965 Vice President for Advancement, '06 B.S. Research funding jumped 80 percent, from $10 million to $18 million, between fiscal years 2021 and 2022 alone. During her graduate program, Robyn served as the graduate student representative on the Board of Visitors and has maintained her involvement with her alma mater through the William Preston Society and working with her class reunion committee. In October 2011, Eric and longtime friend Patrick Murtaugh founded Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Nelson completed her residency at Cornell University Medical Center at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. Business Representative, US Crop Protection, BASF, 11 B.S. Agricultural and Applied Economics Go Hokies! Jim Smith . 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. In addition, he serves on the board of visitors at Virginia Tech and the boards of directors of the Southeastern Electric Exchange, the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund, MEGA Mentors, The Valentine museum, as well as on the executive committees of the EPRI Research Advisory and AEIC Power Delivery. Join us in connecting with local alumni, students, and the community to promote all things Virginia Tech. Knowing she always wanted to join the brewing industry, Kate accepted an opportunity to join the quality assurance team at Anheuser-Busch, Inc (AB). Este botn muestra el tipo de bsqueda seleccionado. Virginia Tech Magazine . Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Secretary-Treasurer and COO Extension Youth Animal Science Specialist, Virginia Tech. Executive Vice President in Civil Engineering. Ms. Davis was awarded membership as an Honorary Alumna of Virginia Tech and received the William H. Ruffner Award from Virginia Tech. 2023. 74 M.A. Sandra C. (Sandy) Davis is a native Virginian and resides in Blacksburg. 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. Mr. Baine was appointed on July 1, 2018 by Governor Northam and reappointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. 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. 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. 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. 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. Alumni Association | Virginia Tech Magazine | Virginia Tech As a student, Normand held several leadership positions in student organizations and on college committees. Kate spent over 12 years working at AB at four of their domestic breweries and became their Assistant Brewmaster in Williamsburg, VA. (804) 400-3226 Sarah Jane previously served as the Director of Member Services and Events with the Virginia Agribusiness Council. He also served as the CALS Ambassador representative to the CALS Alumni Organization Board of Directors. Advisory Board. dixie@vt.edu. With event space, state-of-the-art technology, and spacious meeting rooms, the Holtzman Alumni Center is designed to accommodate almost any event. Ronnie is also a member of the Tappahannock Rotary Club. jessica.jones@pcs.k12.va.us. He served as head brewer and plant manager of two microbreweries and one brewpub, where he designed and produced dozens of beers for the market. Tappahannock, Virginia Kenbridge, Virginia For assistance, call 540-231-6285. Following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather and great-uncle, Patrick studied brewing science at The Siebel Institute in Chicago as part of the World Brewing Academys Master Brewer Program that culminated with practical brewing training at The Doemens Academy in Munich, Germany. Ms. Davis was appointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. Every two years, the 21 Board of Directors plus the immediate past president elect new officers of the Board: President . 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. Andy is an Associate Extension Specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension, assigned to the Catawba Sustainability Center. The 47-year-old came from humble beginnings in the heart of . 72, M.S. tpridgen@vt.edu. Board of Directors SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals . Creighton-Barney, president-elect of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors, is the first vice president for the Henrico County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., a public service organization. There are . OFFICERS Chair of the Board. From personally escorting a sample on a flight from Virginia to Iowa for testing, to joining a delegation on a trans-Pacific flight to Japan to convince trading partners the U.S. poultry supply is safe, alumni from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine are on the front lines in the battle to control the impacts of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak. Join the Alumni Business Directory We are proud supporters of the Bronco community. All rights reserved. Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life at Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia, United States . '14 A.AG. Also among her contributions to Virginia Tech is the Street Davis Performance Hall in the Moss Arts Center. Give today to Support Roll Call and help shape the experience of our Georgia Tech students. 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. 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. Jean Montague. Please vote for up to 11 nominees, and return the ballot by Friday, April 1. . Dr. Nelson has served on the VCU-MCV Alumni Association Board and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board. (540) 460-3365 or (540) 291-2051 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). Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association; Alumni Legacy Circle; Golf Outings; TGBAA Scholarship; Records; Career Mentorship Program; Home; Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association; Board; Board. The board of directors nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for election to three-year terms from 2016 through 2019. He currently serves on the Albemarle County Fair Board of Directors and sits on the board of directors for the Albemarle County Farm Bureau and the Charlottesville Southern States Cooperative. 53% of our alumni reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia, followed by the adjacent states of North Carolina and Maryland at second and third. At the end of the night, participants traded in their poker chips for raffle tickets and vied for their chance to . He served as the Principal of Monroe Technology Center for 25.5 years. 1960s Agricultural Education Stefanie Kitchen Taillon is Assistant Director of Virginia Farm Bureau Governmental Relations. 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. Alumni mailing addresses may be viewed online at alumni.vt.edu/directory by logging in with your Virginia Tech PID and password. 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. While at Virginia Tech participated in Sigma Alpha, Agronomy Club, and Forestry Club. Alumni Board | Virginia Tech Magazine The Georgia Tech Alumni 40 Under 40 program recognizes a sampling of our innovators, trendsetters, and people to watch. Kate graduated from North Carolina State University with a B.S. Middle School Math Teacher in Denver, CO for Montessori School of Denver Dr. Laura Belmonte, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, will be leading the discussion with the five alumnae below. During her undergraduate years, she served as class president, and was an active member in Student Alumni Associates, and Order of the Gavel. 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 In her professional career, she has held senior leadership positions in higher education, corporate, and government/public policy organizations. 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. Assistant Director, Alumni Programs at UVA Alumni Association 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. Board of Directors | Alumni Relations | Virginia Tech Introduction to Research Project Management. Ms. Harris was appointed to the Virginia Tech Foundation Board in 2016 and also serves on the Board of the Virginia Housing Alliance. 100 Years of Women at Virginia Tech Panel Agricultural Technology The LSU Alumni leadership consists of a board of directors representing each region in the state of Louisiana. Research and Development Geneticist, Neogen, 14 B.S. 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. 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. Crop & Soil Environmental Science Supply Chain Management (Michigan State University), Kimberly grew up on a cattle farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. 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. VMI Alumni Agencies Governing Boards. Distinguished Professors | Faculty Affairs | Virginia Tech Registration is open for two of our biggest events of the year. 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. He also assists his clients before state insurance departments and provides representation before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC"), Congress and federal agencies. Mike currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Loudoun Farm Museum. in general ecology from Michigan State University and has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in higher education administration at Harvard University. 04 B.S. A Virginia Tech alumna, she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management in 2002 before continuing on to complete her M.B.A. at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2010. February Postdoc Meet and Greet. Rob also holds membership in the National Cattlemens Beef Association, the Virginia Cattlemens Association, and the Virginia BCIA, and is assistant treasurer of the Charlottesville Masonic Lodge. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations He supports numerous philanthropic organizations through Board service and leadership including the American Heart Association - Hampton Roads, Neptune Festival Board of Directors, Norfolk Christian Schools, Salvation Army, Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, and the Virginia Tech Athletic Foundation. The Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors elected two new members. Dave volunteers at Glencoe Mansion, Museum, and Gallery in Radford. 2013 Chapter Officers Forum. He was then appointed Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services where he spent over 12 years serving under four governors. in Agricultural Sciences in May 2017 with an emphasis in Applied Economic Management. Mike is retired from Loudoun County Public Schools after working for 35.5 years. Mr. Calhoun was appointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. 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. On the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I assisted in board-led outreach campaigns . 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. Join us for an inside look and tasting of Virginia Tech's licensed beer, Fightin Hokies Lager. Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) He was named senior vice presidentPower Delivery, Dominion Energy Virginia in 2019 and assumed his current position in October 2020. While at Virginia Tech, she was elected president of her class and president of the Student Government Association. Career and Technical Education. Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement/COO, 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. . He is also presently serving as the president of Northam for Governor, Inc. Mr. Petersen earned his bachelor's degree from Washington University and holds a juris doctor degree from Georgetown University. Mr. Veatch was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. As an active philanthropic investor, he formed the Veatch Charitable Fund which focuses on education, healthcare, and the community. 901 Prices Fork Road She is a member of the Equity Operating Committee and has worked in Financial Services for over 30 years. 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. Welcome! 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. hokie@hughes.netoranne.herring@va.usda.gov. 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. 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. Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Blacksburg, Virginia in clothing textiles & related art, all from Virginia Tech. in Engineering Administration, both from Virginia Tech. Holtzman Alumni Center hours: Alumni Association | Virginia Tech Magazine A great majority of SPIA alumni are CPAP or UAP majors. (804) 443-6952 or (804) 445-3447 Director of Alumni and Referring Practitioner Relations and is President of the Virginia . Have wide perspective on fundamental pillars of learning and knowledge management, teaching-training, counseling-coaching, research and institution building. Baine joined the company in 1995 as an associate engineer and since has held numerous engineering, operational and management positions. 19 M.S. member of Virginia Techs Pamplin Advisory Council and is coauthor of the book How Companies Win.. Texas Tech Alumni Association - Home Account Executive, JustWorks, Charlie Phlegar 79, 87 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season - Wikipedia 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. Ms. Carrie Chenery of Staunton, Virginia, is the founder and principal of Valley Pike Partners, an economic development and government relations consulting firm with a statewide mission to help companies, communities and organizations grow in Virginia. Nominees must have earned a degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 10 or less years ago. Rachel enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. Faculty Spotlight: Brittany Ciepluch | Virginia-Maryland College of Russell, who has served the college as interim dean during . He is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Dairy Science and a minor in Ag. 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. Board of Directors 2022-23 - UCLA Alumni - University Of California 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. She began her teaching career in 2004 as the agricultural education/environmental science teacher and FFA advisor in Campbell County, VA. Biochemistry rgill@colonialfarmcredit.com. 100. Brian is an active member in the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) and the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA).