Pictured (from left to right): Top row; Kathleen Gass, Aaron Green, Kevin Longenecker, Susie Shomo, Dr. Oskar Scheikl, Christian Herrick, Andrew Graves, Keith Robinson, Graham Witt, Paula Lam, and Paige Hawkins Bottom row; Susan Steel-Ward, Julia Wallace-Carr, Amanda Nott, Dr. Charlette McQuilkin, Katie LaPira, Lena Osborne, Sheila Paladino, Gerry Beam, Donna Harper and Anthony Slater. Not pictured, Gwyneth Brandt, Tammi Privott and Ed Smith.
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 2020-2021
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
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 2020-2021
- President – Susie Shomo
- President Elect - Vacant
- Secretary – Donna Harper
- Treasurer – Kevin Longenecker
- Executive Director – Katie LaPira
- Educational Resources (Teacher Supply Depot, Educational Grants and Materials, REFI Council) – Team leader, Graham Witt
- Development (Annual Giving, Fundraising Events, Corporate Giving and Sponsorship) – Co-team leaders, Lena Osborne, Amanda Nott
- Governance (Strategic Planning, Financial Management and Audit, Board Membership) –Team leader, Aaron Green
Board of Directors, 2020-2021
- Gerald Beam
- Gwyneth Brandt, Brandt Research Consulting, LLC
- Kathleen Gass, Blue Ridge Community College
- Andrew Graves, Grave Whetzel Law
- 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
- Katie LaPira, Executive Director (REFI)
- Kevin Longenecker, Interchange
- Amanda Nott, Jenzabar
- Sheila Paladino, Rockingham County
- Lena Osborne
- Tammi Privott, Atlantic Union Bank
- Keith Robinson, Interchange
- Anthony Slater, A-Able Plumbing
- Susie Shomo, Blue Ridge Community College
- Ed Smith, Past Executive Director and Retired RCPS Assistant Superintendent
- Susan Steele-Ward, PB Mares
- 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