SVP Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

The Shenandoah Valley Partnership recently welcomed three new board members at the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025 for a three year term. The Board guides the organization in fulfilling its mission to facilitate regional and local economic development efforts through and in support of member jurisdictions, private partners and strategic alliances.

New Board Members include:

  • Ms. Carolyn Bragg, Board of Supervisors, Augusta County
  • Mr. John King – President, VA Poultry Growers Cooperative
  • Ms. Kehris Snead – Senior Property Manager, Cathcart Group

For Fiscal Year 2025-2026, SVP’s Executive Committee includes:

  • Mr. Andy Vanhook, Chair Imaginative Producer, Appeal Production
  • Mr. Lucas Cade, Vice Chair Economic Development Manager, SVEC
  • Mr. Chris Ellis, Secretary/Treasurer Senior Vice President, Huntington National Bank
  • Mr. Greg Hitchin, City Designee Economic Development & Tourism Director, City of Waynesboro
  • Mr. Robin Sullenberger, County Designee Economic Development Authority, County of Highland
  • Mr. Charles Hendricks, Immediate Past Chair Principal, The Gaines Group Architects
  • Dr. Patrice Ludwig, James Madison University Representative  Interim Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation, James Madison University

A full SVP Board Member roster can be found here.

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