Key Committees
Hundreds of dedicated volunteers invest their time and knowledge to conduct the business of United Way of Roanoke Valley. Their efforts are organized in a network of groups that coordinate to fulfill the mission of improving lives for people in our community.
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The Community Impact Cabinet acts as United Way of Roanoke Valley’s impact policy advisory group, assisting in developing and maintaining United Way’s overall impact strategy. It guides United Way's investment of community resources and relationships with local organizations, government and businesses aimed at achieving measurable improvements in the quality of life in the Roanoke Valley.
Chair Kerri Thornton Carilion Clinic
Gwen Basham William Fleming High School
Beth Doughty Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jim Ford Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
John Heitz Retired, Atlantic Mutual Companies
Barry Henderson SunTrust
Pam Kestner-Chappelear Council of Community Services
Tom McKeon Roanoke Higher Education Center
David Nova Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge
John Pendarvis Family Service of Roanoke Valley
Charlotte Porterfield Community Volunteer
Ann Richardson Community Volunteer
Carly Oliver
Foundation for Roanoke Valley
Dave Nuckolls Advance Auto Parts
Wayne Strickland Roanoke-Alleghany Regional Commission
Kathy Stockburger Kathy Stockburger Consulting
Carol Tuning City of Roanoke
Prab Jain Virginia Transformer
Lee Wilhelm J. M. Turner & Co.
Danielle Yarber xpedx
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This group oversees the annual Resource Distribution process. After United Way partner agencies submit applications and program funding requests, volunteers organized into Program Panels review applications and recommend funding for approval by the United Way Board of Directors. As part of the work, panels conduct site visits for program review conferences with Partner Agency representatives. The Administrative Review Panel focuses on an agency's ability to responsibly manage United Way funds and is comprised mostly of Certified Public Accountants knowledgeable in examining agency audits, balance sheets, budgets, and such.
Administrative Review
Chair John Christopher McLeod and Co.
Colleen Dresser American Red Cross
David Wright Anderson and Reed
Bobby Williamson Roanoke Higher Education Center
Jerrie Ginn Virginia Lutheran Homes
Novel Martin Medical Facilities of America
Elizabeth Scheidt Staff
Marie Muddiman Staff
Building Self-Sufficiency
Chair Donna Brock Evaluation Consulting Services, Inc.
Sandra Pratt Community Volunteer
Spurgeon Keith Community Volunteer
Cindy Kinney Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Brenda Fleming Yokohama Tire Corporation
Mike Carter Norfolk and Southern
Lillian King Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Michael Snodgress Bank of America
Kitty Branch Staff
Child Care
Chair Gwen Basham Roanoke City Public Schools
Patrick Dixon Wachovia
Cynthia Harrison Carilion
Bob Nave Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc.
Ron Hollingsworth Norfolk Southern
Mary Staples FNB Roanoke Valley
Emily Sesler Wachovia
Lynn Wilner Community Volunteer
Marie Muddiman Staff
Crisis Intervention
Chair Kirk Ballin Easter Seals
Debra Christensen Carilion
Lynda Hagee WSLS
Christie Jackson Wachovia
Anita Powell Optical Cable Corporation
Courtney Glosser Zincastle Software Systems
Martha McMahon Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Pat Rucker Allstate Insurance Company
Terry Smith Community Volunteer
Terry Aldhizer Staff
Health Education
Chair Jodie Caplan Carilion
Lacy Legard-Hoyt Wachovia Bank
Jeff DeBell Community Volunteer
Garry Lautenschlager Advance Auto Parts
Robin Spicer Wachovia
Steve Waterman Cox Communications
Elizabeth Wooser ADMMicro
Marie Muddiman Staff
Housing
Chair Diane Conner RGC Resources
Cathy Belcher Carilion
Renee Rochford Carilion
Sarah Baumgardner Western Virginia Water Authority
Ginger Bullington Allstate
Lu Davidson Holt Allstate
Jennifer Lamanca Community Volunteer
Jeffrey Marks WDBJ Television
Carolyn Warren Allstate
Jas Ghumman Staff
Marie Muddiman Staff
Improving Health and Wellness
Chair Susan Murphy-Campbell Wachovia Bank Retirement Services
David Bailey General Electric
Helen Butler Brain Injury Services of SWVA
Ron Childress Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Renee Entsminger Carilion
Leah Gissy LeClair Ryan
Holly Beck Community Volunteer
Jimmy Milam Advance Auto Parts
Roger Kienzle Staff
Quality of Life for Older Adults
Chair David Nuckolls Advance Auto Parts
Karen Belcher The Roanoke Times
Rick Hiner Express Personnel Services
Gloria Manns Manns Counseling Services
Susan O'Malley
Friendship Retirement Community
Sheila Harper Allstate
Julie Wheeler Better Business Bureau
Jean Sokolofski The Roanoke Times
Todd Handy Staff
Strengthening Families I
Chair Regina Mabe Carilion Labs
Kim Swisher
Carilion
Kim Hayes Cox Communications
Lisa Reyes Allstate
Sherry Shepherd Allstate
Lea Whitaker Staff
Strengthening Families II
Chair Ryan Fedak Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern
Keisha Chavis Pepsi Bottling Group
Debra Fedak Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Robyn Porterfield Radford University
Jane Shoemaker Norfolk Southern
Sean Stotser Advance Auto Parts
Nadia Summo xpedx
Donna Tatum Express Personnel
Debra Brauch Staff
Youth Development I
Chair Anita Reed Allstate Insurance Company
Ann Richardson Community Volunteer
Susan Perry Hollins University
Sam Robinson ITT
Philip Flarsheim Community Volunteer
Michele Canull Metalsa Roanoke, Inc.
Benjamin Smith Advance Auto Parts
Kim Waker Wachovia
Dr. Mark Werner Carilion
Abby Verdillo
Staff
Youth Development II
Co-Chair Angie Rodgers First Citizens Bank
Co-Chair David Sullivan Carilion
Tracy Brown The Roanoke Times
Wanda Casey Community Volunteer
Michelle Long Advance Auto Parts
Clarine Spetzler Community Volunteer
Ted Williams xpedx
Abby Verdillo Staff
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
This standing committee of the Board of Directors oversees the administration and business processes that support the organization’s mission areas, such as finance, pledge processing, technology, facilities management, compensation, and benefits.
Chair Lee Wilhem J.M. Turner
Ed Garner Retired, Norfolk Southern
Vic Gilchrist Bank of America
Lucas Snipes Carrington Place at Botetourt Commons
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POLICY COMMITTEE
This committee establishes agency policies that reflect United Way expectations of its Partner and Eligible Agencies. When required, this committee reviews possible violations of United Way agency policies and offers applicable recommendations to the United Way Board of Directors.
Chair Jean Glontz Community Volunteer
John Heitz Retired, Atlantic Mutual Companies
Novel Martin Medical Facilities of America
Thomas L. McKeon Roanoke Higher Education Center
John Pendarvis Family Service of Roanoke Valley
Ann Richardson Community Volunteer
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SUCCESS BY 6™ LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
This group includes representatives from the UW Board, nonprofit agencies working on children’s issues, local government, public school systems, and child care providers. They shape the direction of UW’s school readiness initiative, and are responsible for annual planning, implementation, and evaluation of the various strategies targeted towards improving the quality of care among home- and center-based child care providers.
Chair Danielle Yarber xpedx
Amazetta Anderson Virginia Water Project
Johna Campbell Community Volunteer
Vernie Strouth Greenvale School
Kathy Carter Roanoke City Library
Janice Dinkins-Davidson Children’s Advocacy Center
Christina Fisher Temple Emanuel Pre-School
Dr. Judy Fleming Consultant in Education
Donna Foley Child Care Link
Mary Ann Gibson Roanoke City Schools
Joanne Greenawald Community Volunteer
Kim Gregory VA Western Community College
Vickie Haynie Family Services of the Roanoke Valley
Ann Janney-Schultz Consultant, Head Start
Courtney Penn TAP Head Start and Roanoke City School Board
Dr. Douglas Pierce Pediatrician (ret.) and CHIP Board of Directors
Ann Richardson United Way Board of Directors
Tristan Robertson Easter Seals
Sharon Sheppard Roanoke County Schools
Mary Steinhardt Early Childhood Education Professor (ret.)
Kathy Stockburger United Way Board of Directors & Roanoke City School Board Chair
Thayer Walker Community Volunteer
Diane Washenberger Salem City Schools
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EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER BOARD
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a federal program administered by the US Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, entrusted through the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services for homeless and hungry individuals in local communities. United Way of America governs the EFSP, and United Way of Roanoke Valley provides staff support to the the local Emergency Food and Shelter Board, which mirrors the composition of the national Board.
Chair Shane Etter Blue Ridge Behavorial Healthcare
Vice Chair Carol Tuning City of Roanoke
Joyce Earl Roanoke County Department of Social Services
Philip Flarsheim Roanoke Jewish Community Council
Capt. Richard White Salvation Army
Rev. Gary Robbins Greene Memorial United Methodist Church
Tanya Williams American Red Cross Volunteer
Debbie Denison Roanoke Area Ministries
Jim Stephens Craig County Social Services
Krystal Thompson Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Freddie Lark Total Action Against Poverty
Clarine Spetzler United Way of Roanoke Valley
Marie Muddiman Staff
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2007 CAMPAIGN CABINET
These volunteers are responsible for all aspects of planning and implementing the 2007 Community Campaign.
Campaign Chair
Mike Coppola
Business Group
Elwyn Murray, Advance Auto Parts
Tocqueville Society
Garnett Smith
Presidents Circle
Mark and Cynthia Lawrence
Pacesetters
Paul Klasing, Advance Auto Parts
Loaned Executive Support Initiative
Harold McLeod, Wachovia Bank
Chuck Lockard,
Allstate Insurance Company
Employee Campaign Manager Council
telesa McLeod, Advance Auto Parts
Public Sector Group
Nancy Gray, Hollins University
Special Initiatives
Youth: Jean Glontz, Lucy Walton
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