Robyn earned dual bachelors degrees in architecture and political science. Alumni welcome Innovation Campus | Innovation Campus | Virginia Tech 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. After graduation, Denise spent 22 years as an Intelligence Officer in the Marine Corps, earned a doctorate in English while living in the U.K., and currently serves on the Corps of Cadets Alumni Board of Directors. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations President Virginia Tech Alumni Association Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) 901 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, VA 24061 Virginia Tech alumni . 74 M.A. She served as a leader of PACKids, advocating for the creation of a free-standing childrens hospital in Richmond. jessica.jones@pcs.k12.va.us. Welcome to the Williamsburg Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association! 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! 100. Board of Trustees | Alumni - University Of Washington School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, 86 B.S. 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. 92 M.S. Ms. Long was appointed on July 1, 2017 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2021 by Governor Northam. Stefanie Kitchen Taillon is Assistant Director of Virginia Farm Bureau Governmental Relations. Those ex-officio positions include 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. (434) 242-4996 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. He currently serves on the Essex County Board of Supervisors. Since graduation from Virginia Tech, Camille has worked for General Motors with roles in manufacturing engineering and product development. Mr. Hobbs was appointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. 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 . Any former student of the university's regular academic program for credit is considered an alumnus or alumna. . 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. Dr. Nelson was appointed on July 1, 2019 by Governor Northam. Scientist, Novozymes Biologicals, 87 B.S. 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. Alumni | School of Public and International Affairs | Virginia Tech Virginia Tech to present Alumni Distinguished Service Awards to Nancy 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. Hill, of Midlothian, retired from SunTrust Bank in 2012 as both chairman for the Mid-Atlantic banking operations and consumer banking executive. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Grain Producers Association and the Northern Neck Farm Museum. 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. 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. The awards, which recognize alumni for contributions to Virginia Tech, are presented at University Commencement each year. Prior to that role, she was the senior program director for Virginia LISC, based in Richmond, which supported local organizations in developing more than $250 million in real estate in Central Virginia. Anne serves on the boards of the Rockbridge Historical Society, the Mountain Valley Preservation Alliance, and the Friends of Natural Bridge State Park. Board of Directors - Alumni Association - La Salle University Mr. William N. Park. in Engineering Administration, both from Virginia Tech. vice chairman of General Electric Company (GE) and president and chief executive officer of GE Infrastructure. From Hokie Stone to the Game Ball Run to that huge Tech ring and beyond, read about some of the universitys greatest traditions. He served as the faculty representative to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in 2004- 2005. . Rob owns a cow/calf beef operation in central Virginia. Take a look back at Virginia Tech's history as we approach the milestone of 100 years of women on campus. '14 A.AG. During his spare time, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Assistant Scoutmaster for his sons Scout Troop. Alumni Weekend (June 8-11) Celebrate being a Hokie! 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. 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. 72, M.S. Supply Chain Management (Michigan State University), Kimberly grew up on a cattle farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Board of Directors 2022-23 - UCLA Alumni - University Of California A Connecticut native, Eric McKay holds his B.A. Mr. Baine was appointed on July 1, 2018 by Governor Northam and reappointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. 00 B.S. Dr. Melissa Byrne Nelson earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech in 1992. They serve as an advisory board to the Alumni Association. 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. The Virginia Tech Foundation is governed by a twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) member Board of Directors and four ex-officio positions. '14 B.S. She is also the Garden Coordinator for Healthy Suffolk, a local non-profit that supports community and school gardens. Deseria Creighton-Barney Named Co-Recipient of Ut - Virginia Tech Prior to her leadership role at SVP, Carrie worked in the Virginia Office of the Governor where she was appointed the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry. Veterinary college alumni at forefront of effort to contain avian flu Mr. Petersen chairs the firm's privacy group. 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. He was named senior vice presidentPower Delivery, Dominion Energy Virginia in 2019 and assumed his current position in October 2020. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Find a contact within the Alumni Association. Virginia Tech Advancement Division, Virginia Tech Alumni Relations (540) 460-3365 or (540) 291-2051 in hospitality management. Dairy Science. His office is in Mechanicsville, VA. Animal and Poultry Sciences After graduation, she began working for F.W. If you have issues accessing this webpage, please email vppg@vt.edu or call (540) 231-6232. Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Midlothian, Virginia Tom is the Facilitiesoffficemanager for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. 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. Seven new directors are elected each year. Winston resides in Athens, Georgia, and serves as assistant to the president of the University of Georgia. Setting and Managing Expectations. Virginia Tech Foundation - Wikipedia Brian is an active member in the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) and the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA). He served as the Principal of Monroe Technology Center for 25.5 years. 53% of our alumni reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia, followed by the adjacent states of North Carolina and Maryland at second and third. (804) 400-3226 Patrick is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where he received a B.S. 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. Mr. Charles "C.T." About Darden - Leadership - UVA Darden School Of Business Originally from Swoope, Virginia, Zach did not grow up on a farm, but quickly found his way to the barn. She enjoys playing competitive softball in tournaments around the country and watching college basketball and football. President, New Jersey Chapter Virginia Tech Alumni Association Mark began his career with Eurest in 2000 as a Senior Vice President. 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 began her teaching career in 2004 as the agricultural education/environmental science teacher and FFA advisor in Campbell County, VA. Jean Montague. Past President She previously served as the Deputy Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence. Published by the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech in . 70 B.S. 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. efrazier@willowoakscc.org. Mildred Rigney Johnson. There are . Mr. Calhoun was appointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin. Williamsburg Hokies | Virginia Tech Alumni Association He is also very active in the HVAC industry serving on Boards with key HVAC manufacturing partners. 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. Tracy and her husband, Andrew, are members of the Ut Prosim Society. 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. 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 serves as an Extensionspecialistin the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and coordinates the state 4-H dairy youth program. Rachel enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. 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. ), who teaches Agri-Science at Read Mountain Middle School and leads a very active FFA program. Research funding jumped 80 percent, from $10 million to $18 million, between fiscal years 2021 and 2022 alone. 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. Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association | WVU Tech Alumni | West Virginia Awards The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. 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. rob@foodsforthoughtinc.com. Postdoc Resources Re-Orientation. Prior to this role, she worked as the Commissioners Office Director for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. 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. Faculty Spotlight: Brittany Ciepluch | Virginia-Maryland College of He chairs the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' curriculum committee and is a member of the university's Undergraduate Curriculum Committee andthe CALS Diversity Council. 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. 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. 2010-11 Alumni Award Recipients | College of - Virginia Tech 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. 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. As a student, Zach held several leadership positions in agricultural and political science student organizations. Take a look back at Virginia Tech's history as the university approaches the milestone of a century of women on campus. At the end of the night, participants traded in their poker chips for raffle tickets and vied for their chance to . 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. Economics. Represent Virginia Agribusiness with a unified voice, serving as a liaison between the membership, Board of Directors and staff. Este botn muestra el tipo de bsqueda seleccionado. Governing Boards | VMI Alumni Agencies Advisory Board | College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | Virginia Tech Prof. (Dr.) Naveen Das - Vice Chancellor (Officiating) & Pro Vice