Supplemental materials: ADP Guidelines (PDF) ADP Cover Page Template (DOCX) UDP Guidelines (PDF) UDP Cover Page (DOC) Troy, Virginia (540) 641-0217 Alexander grew up in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Contact Us Find a contact within the Alumni Association. January Postdoc Meet and Greet. in Agricultural Sciences in May 2017 with an emphasis in Applied Economic Management. Past President This season will mark the third time the Monarchs have come to Huntington as the Homecoming opponent, with the Herd taking victories in 2021 and 2017. Twenty-six schools joined new conferences or became independents, including five schools from Division II which started transitions to Division I this season and one in the process of transition from Division I to Division III.. As noted previously, Incarnate Word had announced plans to move from the Southland Conference to the Western Athletic Conference, but . In his spare time, he likes to volunteer for local organizations, hunt, and golf. She has a B.S. Prior to this role, she worked as the Commissioners Office Director for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. 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. 06 B.S. 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. Interested in holistic development of managerial manpower without compromising on the . Elizabeth is committed to being a reliable, authentic spokeswoman for the agriculture community and developing young people to reach their full potential. She serves as the staff liaison for Finance and Audit Committees for the Alumni Association Board of Directors. The awards, which recognize alumni for contributions to Virginia Tech, are presented at University Commencement each year. 1960s Awards The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. 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. Rob owns a cow/calf beef operation in central Virginia. United Methodist Family Services, Rhonda Arsenault He serves on the Roanoke County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, the Virginia Farm Bureau Winegrape Commodity Advisory Board, andisPresident of the Virginia FFA Alumni Association. He served as the faculty representative to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in 2004- 2005. . Ex officio President of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (not appointed by Governor), David Calhoun is president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company, a leading global aerospace company and provider of commercial airplanes; defense, space and security systems; and global services. 901 Prices Fork Road He also chairs the Southern Regional Dairy Challenge planning committee. She also holds a M.S. Russell, who has served the college as interim dean during . Introduction to Research Project Management. All rights reserved. With event space, state-of-the-art technology, and spacious meeting rooms, the Holtzman Alumni Center is designed to accommodate almost any event. In 2016, he was named senior vice presidentDistribution, Power Delivery Group. 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. Descartar. Holtzman Alumni Center (0102) She began her career in the AAEC department in 1993, serving 17 years in her teaching and extension position. Learn more about the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, a nonprofit, 501c3 corporation founded in 1875. 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. (304) 653-4897 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. alumni, and industry partners to advance a world-class business education ecosystem with far-reaching societal impact," said Sarker. 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. Blacksburg, VA All rights reserved. and is President of the Virginia . Dr. Nelson was appointed on July 1, 2019 by Governor Northam. He also owns Foods For Thought Inc., which distributes natural Angus beef. Scott is currently serving as Vice President Commercial and Agriculture Lending at the Bank of Botetourt. '17 B.S. Dave volunteers at Glencoe Mansion, Museum, and Gallery in Radford. President, New Jersey Chapter Virginia Tech Alumni Association Mark began his career with Eurest in 2000 as a Senior Vice President. 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 Tracy Castle-Newman is a managing director at Morgan Stanley in Institutional Equity Sales. Research funding jumped 80 percent, from $10 million to $18 million, between fiscal years 2021 and 2022 alone. in food science and a minor in nutrition. 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. 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. 86 M.S.Ed. Patrick is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where he received a B.S. Originally from Swoope, Virginia, Zach did not grow up on a farm, but quickly found his way to the barn. Blacksburg, VA 24061. All rights reserved. She has been serving as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Director of Industrial Accidents (DIA) since 2015. He served as the Principal of Monroe Technology Center for 25.5 years. They serve as an advisory board to the Alumni Association. Before his time on Capitol Hill, Zach worked as a Legislative Analyst in the Office of Congressional Relations at the United States Department of Agriculture. 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. 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). She currently serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority Board of Directors. Welcome! She is also a graduate of the Political Leaders Program through the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. Smith, who resides in Pinehurst, N.C., is a retired U.S. Air Force general. 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. Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Midlothian, Virginia . Ms. Anna James of Suffolk, Virginia, is the Director of Business Development and Academic Affiliation at Sentara Healthcare. rhensley@vt.edu Carlton currently works at Mercedes-Benz in customer service. He was elected to the grade of Fellow in ASCE in 2006 . Agricultural and Life Sciences 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. Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary have revived a beloved fundraising tradition: Casino Night. Concurrently, she earned a masters degree in global automotive and manufacturing engineering from the University of Michigan. 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 As a student, Zach held several leadership positions in agricultural and political science student organizations. 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. There is no membership fee to participate. She is also a member of the universitys Ut Prosim Society and Legacy Society. You must be a dues paying member in good standing. in clothing textiles & related art, all from Virginia Tech. 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. 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. On the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I assisted in board-led outreach campaigns . Animal and Poultry Sciences LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Black Alumni Reunion (April 14-16) There's little that compares to the feeling in Lane Stadium on graduation day. 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. Biochemistry While at Virginia Tech participated in Sigma Alpha, Agronomy Club, and Forestry Club. 53% of our alumni reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia, followed by the adjacent states of North Carolina and Maryland at second and third. 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. Brian was the first employee at Hardywood, and over the past 8 1/2 years he has helped develop recipes and branding, brew on multiple brewhouses, and design multiple brewing systems and facilities. Ms. Harris was appointed on July 1, 2016 by Governor McAuliffe and reappointed on July 1, 2020 by Governor Northam. ), 94 (AGED, M.S. Join us for an inside look and tasting of Virginia Tech's licensed beer, Fightin Hokies Lager. (804) 443-6952 or (804) 445-3447 Dave grew up on a 100-cow dairy farm in Gladys, Virginia, and now resides in Radford. Board of Directors. The Alumni Association funds several awards presented to outstanding contributors to the university. Dairy Science Executive Vice President In addition to being a full-time classroom teacher, Jones serves as a Virginia state milk commissioner for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and works as a National AgriScience Ambassador Trainer for DuPont USA, Lab-Aids, Inc., the National Association of Agricultural Educators and the National FFA. 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. 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. Calhoun was appointed Boeing president and chief executive in January 2020. They serve as an advisory board to the Alumni Association. In this capacity, she is responsible for the management and information technology services that the firm provides to its healthcare clients. 92 M.S. 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. 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. Also among her contributions to Virginia Tech is the Street Davis Performance Hall in the Moss Arts Center. She served as a leader of PACKids, advocating for the creation of a free-standing childrens hospital in Richmond. 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. Ms. Harris of Richmond, Virginia, is President and CEO of the Better Housing Coalition. Originally from Farmville, Virginia, Normand was active in community service as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician. The 47-year-old came from humble beginnings in the heart of . He serves as an Extensionspecialistin the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and coordinates the state 4-H dairy youth program. 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. Hill, of Midlothian, retired from SunTrust Bank in 2012 as both chairman for the Mid-Atlantic banking operations and consumer banking executive. Barlow is a 2016 fellow of Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR). hillcrestfarm100@gmail.com. Account Executive, JustWorks, Charlie Phlegar 79, 87 In August of 2021, she returned to Virginia Tech to provide leadership to the OMALS agribusiness concentration. 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.