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: Deborah L. Petrine
- Board Vice Chair: Russ Ellett
- Board Treasurer: Chris Carey
- Board Secretary: Tammy Moss Finley
- Immediate Past-Chair: William J. Farrell, II
- Local Board Chair: John R. Francis
- College President: Robert H. Sandel, Ed.D.
Committee Chairs
- Chair, Development Committee: Barton “Bart” J. Wilner
- Chair, Finance & Audit Committee: J. David Wine
- Chair, Nominating Committee: W. Heywood Fralin
- Chair, Scholarship & Foundation Grants Committee: Edwin “Ed” C. Hall
At-Large Members
- Kenneth J. Belton
- Abney S. Boxley, III
- Nicholas C. Conte, Esq.
- David Dantlzer
- Christopher Desimone, Esq.
- Katherin A. Elam
- W. Heywood Fralin
- Scott A. Graeff
- Edwin C. Hall
- Leon P. Harris
- Joseph Hoff
- Rick James, P.E.
- Stephen W. Lemon, Esq.
- George W. Logan
- Mark R. Pace
- Andrew J. Parker
- Kirtesh Patel
- J. Kenneth Randolph
- Barton J. Wilner
- J. David Wine
Directors Ex-Officio
Nicholas F. Taubman
Directors Emeriti
- G. Len Boone
- G. Franklin Flippin
- William H. Fralin, Jr.
- John R. Francis, Jr.
- Stanard F. Lanford
- Elizabeth W. Payne, Ed.D.
- John B. Williamson, III
Scholarship & Foundation Grants Committee Community Volunteers
- Phil Barbour
- Elvir Berbic
- Shanna Flowers
- Sheila Herron
- Rolando Holmes
- Dr. Hal Irwin
- Shirl Duke Lamanca
- Elizabeth A. Testerman
- Leon F. Vinci, DHA
- Sandy Workman