General Information
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. is an independent not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) foundation.
Mission
To drive a thriving culture of innovative support and philanthropy that enables Virginia Western to dramatically transform individual lives, strengthen communities, and advance economic development.
Objectives
- Foster lifelong relationships, partnerships and collaborations with all stakeholders
- Support access to lifelong learning opportunities
- Attract and soundly steward financial resources
- Advocate and enact innovative initiatives
- Enhance awareness of the Foundation and the College
Privacy Policy
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation, Inc. will not sell, trade or share donor’s personal or contact information with any other organization. Donor names may be published in Virginia Western Educational Foundation communication materials and media, unless a donor chooses for his/her name not to be listed and so notes in writing to the Virginia Western Educational Foundation.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of an array of hard-working, committed professional and civic leaders who have a true vision for Virginia Western and its connection to the community.
Leadership
- Board Chair: Russ Ellett
- Board Vice Chair: W. Heywood Fralin
- Board Treasurer: Chris Carey
- Board Secretary: Tammy Moss Finley
- Immediate Past-Chair: Deborah L. Petrine
- Local Board Chair: Todd Putney
- College President: Dr. Laura Treanor
Committee Chairs
- Chair, Development Committee: Barton “Bart” J. Wilner
- Chair, Finance & Audit Committee: J. David Wine
- Chair, Nominating Committee: Russ Ellett
- Chair, Scholarship & Foundation Grants Committee: David Dantzler
At-Large Members
- Kenneth J. Belton
- Abney S. Boxley, III
- Nicholas C. Conte, Esq.
- Christopher Desimone, Esq.
- Katherin A. Elam
- William J. Farrell II
- Joseph Gaither
- Scott A. Graeff
- Edwin C. Hall
- Leon P. Harris
- Joseph Hoff
- Rick James, P.E.
- Stephen W. Lemon, Esq.
- George W. Logan
- John D. Lugar
- Jamal Millner
- Mark R. Pace
- Andrew J. Parker
- Kirtesh Patel
- Angela S. Penn
- J. Kenneth Randolph
- Neil D. Wilkin Jr.
- Barton J. Wilner
- J. David Wine
Directors Ex-Officio
Nicholas F. Taubman
Directors Emeriti
- G. Len Boone
- G. Franklin Flippin
- William H. Fralin, Jr.
- Edwin “Ed” C. Hall – Active Special Assignment
- Stanard F. Lanford
- Elizabeth W. Payne, Ed.D.
- John B. Williamson, III
Scholarship & Foundation Grants Committee Members
- Phil Barbour
- Elvir Berbic
- Sarah Bowman
- Morgan Brown
- David Dantzler
- Shanna Flowers
- Joseph Gaither
- Ann Hackworth
- Leon Harris
- Sheila Herron
- Rolando Holmes
- Dr. Hal Irvin
- Shirl Duke Lamanca
- Dr. Mazen Madhoun
- Jamal Millner
Staff
Executive Director
| Herbert-Ashton, Marilyn | |
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| Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Director of Grants and Special Projects and Dean of Nursing Fishburn Hall F214A | | |
Staff
| Ayala-Gonzalez, Xochitl | |
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| Educational Support Specialist III Chapman Hall C108 | | |
| Combs, Syreeta | |
| Philanthropy Relations Officer Fishburn Hall F204B | | |
| DiMarco, Wanda | |
| Development Operations Assistant Fishburn Hall | | |
| Mansfield, Amanda | |
| Philanthropy Director Fishburn Hall F214D | | |
| Payne, Carolyn | |
| CCAP & Scholarship Program Coordinator Fishburn Hall F214B | | |
| Tarrant, Carole | |
| Coordinator of Development Fishburn Hall F214C | | |
| Tyree, Frank | |
| Educational Support Specialist III Humanities H213C | | |