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 2021-2022
Board of Directors, 2020-2021
*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 2021-2022
- 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 leader, Graham Witt & Lena Osborne
- Development (Annual Giving, Fundraising Events, Corporate Giving and Sponsorship) – Co-team leaders, Amanda Nott & Paige Hawkins
- Governance (Strategic Planning, Financial Management and Audit, Board Membership) –Team leader, Aaron Green
Board of Directors, 2020-2021
- 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
- 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
- Shelia Smith, James Madison University
- Susie Shomo, Blue Ridge Community College
- Susan Steele-Ward, PB Mares
- Susan Totty
- Julia Wallace Carr, James Madison University
- 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