Back row (left to right): Susie Shomo, Paula Lam, Graham Witt, Kevin Longenecker, Aaron Green, Keith Robinson, Christian Herrick, Jacob Hull, Anthony Slater
Front row (left to right): Pam Miller, Lena Osborne, Susan Steele-Ward, Donna Harper, Paige Hawkins, Victoria Landis, Amanda Nott, Susan Totty
Not Pictured: Kathleen Gass, Sheila Paladino, Tammi Privott, Sheila Smith, Dr. Charlette McQuilkin, Dr. Oskar Scheikl
Front row (left to right): Pam Miller, Lena Osborne, Susan Steele-Ward, Donna Harper, Paige Hawkins, Victoria Landis, Amanda Nott, Susan Totty
Not Pictured: Kathleen Gass, Sheila Paladino, Tammi Privott, Sheila Smith, Dr. Charlette McQuilkin, Dr. Oskar Scheikl
All powers shall be exercised by and the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed under the direction of the Board of Directors. The Board shall consist of no more than 25 persons who have demonstrated a general interest and concern for, as well as an ability to decide and address issues impacting upon elementary and secondary education in Rockingham County, Virginia.
Officers and Executive Committee for 2022-2023
Board of Directors, 2022-2023
*Ex-officio Board Member School Board- Dr. Charlette McQuilkin
Administrative Assistant, Pam Miller
REFI Emeritus Board – Class of 2009
Individuals who have faithfully served and made real contributions to the educational foundation may be honored as Emeritus Board of Directors. Specific criteria must be met of serving two full terms on the board and leading the organization by holding an office, being a committee chairperson or program chairperson. These individuals must be voted on by the current board and inducted at an annual REFI Board meeting.Inducted Aug. 27, 2009 at the REFI Board of Directors Retreat and Meeting
Officers and Executive Committee for 2022-2023
- President – Susie Shomo
- President Elect - Vacant
- Secretary – Donna Harper
- Treasurer – Kevin Longenecker
- Executive Director – Victoria Landis
- Educational Resources (Teacher Supply Depot, Educational Grants and Materials, REFI Council) – Co-team leaders, Graham Witt & Lena Osborne
- Development (Annual Giving, Fundraising Events, Corporate Giving and Sponsorship) – Co-team leaders, Amanda Nott, Paige Hawkins & Anthony Slater
- Governance (Strategic Planning, Financial Management and Audit, Board Membership) –Team leader, Aaron Green
Board of Directors, 2022-2023
- Kathleen Gass, Blue Ridge Community College
- Aaron Green, Pendleton Community Bank
- Donna Harper, James Madison University
- Paige Hawkins, James Madison University
- Christian Herrick, Randy's Do It Best Hardware
- Jacob Hull, Nielsen Builders, Inc.
- Paula Lam, James Madison University
- Victoria Landis, Executive Director (REFI)
- Kevin Longenecker, Interchange
- Amanda Nott, Jenzabar
- Lena Osborne
- Sheila Paladino, Rockingham County
- Tammi Privott, Atlantic Union Bank
- Keith Robinson, Interchange
- Anthony Slater, A-Able Plumbing
- Sheila Smith, James Madison University
- Susie Shomo, Blue Ridge Community College
- Susan Steele-Ward, PB Mares
- Susan Totty
- Graham Witt
*Ex-officio Board Member School Board- Dr. Charlette McQuilkin
Administrative Assistant, Pam Miller
REFI Emeritus Board – Class of 2009
Individuals who have faithfully served and made real contributions to the educational foundation may be honored as Emeritus Board of Directors. Specific criteria must be met of serving two full terms on the board and leading the organization by holding an office, being a committee chairperson or program chairperson. These individuals must be voted on by the current board and inducted at an annual REFI Board meeting.Inducted Aug. 27, 2009 at the REFI Board of Directors Retreat and Meeting
- Douglas Driver
- Mark Froehlich
- Ellen Layman
- Marcia McGrath
- Betty Martin
- Alice Tutwiler