Inspiring Leadership

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Inspiring Leadership
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Inspiring Leadership
2007-08 Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Program:
“Growing an engaged group of dedicated leaders...”
Table of Contents
Leadership Program Summary.......................................................................................................................2
2007-2008 Leadership Participants...............................................................................................................3
Session I: Welcome........................................................................................................................................4
Session II: Camp Horizons............................................................................................................................5
Session III: Crime in Our Community..........................................................................................................6
Session IV: Education ..................................................................................................................................7
Session V: Healthcare & Wellness.................................................................................................................8
Session VI: Diversity.....................................................................................................................................9
Session VII: Environment...........................................................................................................................10
Session VIII: Government...........................................................................................................................11
Session IX: The Arts....................................................................................................................................12
Session X: Graduation.................................................................................................................................13
Participant Profiles......................................................................................................................................14
800 Country Club Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone: 540-434-3862
Fax: 540-434-4508
E-mail: information@hrchamber.org
Website: www.hrchamber.org
2007-08 Participants
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME.....................................................................................................ORGANIZATION
Black, Brenda.............................................................................................................................. Harrisonburg Tourism
Breeden, Linda............................................................................................................. Blue Ridge Community College
Cale, John..................................................................................................................................Lenhart Obenshain, PC
Custer, Loretta “Sue”....................................................................................................Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Diehl, Tabby............................................................................................................................................ Alltel Wireless
Elliott, Linda..........................................................................................................................James Madison University
Ferrell, Eva............................................................................................................................. ERA Kline & May Realty
Freeman, Ann Marie..................................................................................................................... Rockingham County
Gitchell, M. Andrée ....................................................................................................Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Hahn, Donna...............................................................................................................Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Helmuth, Paul...............................................................................................................................Rockingham County
Jones, Stan........................................................................................................................................... Endless Horizons
King, Sherry...........................................................................................................................James Madison University
Lind, Seth.....................................................................................................................................Nielsen Construction
Long, Jerrica.................................................................................................................................... Rockingham Group
Nesselrodt, Carolyn...........................................................................................Virginia Mennonite Retirement Center
Painter, Meghan...........................................................................................................Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Plank, Don.......................................................................................................... Coldwell Banker Funkhouser Realtors
Prillaman, Meghan......................................................................................................................RMH Wellness Center
Ramsey, Ron................................................................................................................ Blue Ridge Community College
Rhodes, Philip...............................................................................................................................Rockingham County
Rittenhouse, Wanda.....................................................................................................Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Robertson, Lori............................................................................................................Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Stroop, Lori........................................................................................................................................ Costco Wholesale
Stultz, Diana................................................................................................................................. Rockingham County
Sunde, Sarah...........................................................................................................................James Madison University
Tirado, Mille................................................................................................................Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Wolfe, Laura Reedy.................................................................................................................. ERA Kline & May Realty
Leadership
Program Summary
Introduction
The Community Leadership Program, offered by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, has
traditionally been an avenue for the development of tomorrow’s community leaders. This is a way for a new
employee, or one who is moving up the company ladder, to make valuable contacts while building lifelong
relationships with other businesspeople in the community. Investing in this networking and training program is a
wonderful retention tool and shows your commitment to your employer’s future.
Objectives
Objectives of the Leadership Program include:
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Introducing participants to other emerging and current leaders
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Building strong business and personal networks
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Skills training in communications, leadership/management style and team work
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Fostering an awareness of community issues
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Hands-on volunteerism
2007-2008
Participants
Pictured, from left to right
First Row:
Andrée Gitchell, Tabby Diehl, Sue Custer, Paul Helmuth
Second Row: Stan Jones, Mille Tirado, Laura Reedy Wolfe, Ann Marie Freeman, Diana Stultz, Sarah Sunde,
Lori Robertson
Third Row:
Carolyn Nesselrodt, Eva Ferrell, Donna Hahn, Brenda Black, Don Plank, Philip Rhodes,
Linda Elliott, Seth Lind, Linda Breeden, Jerrica Long
Fourth Row:
Lori Stroop, Meghan Prillaman, John Cale, Ron Ramsey, Wanda Rittenhouse, Meghan Painter
Not Pictured: Sherry King
Session
I
Welcome
Session 1: Welcome
September 13, 2007
The opening session of the 2007-2008 Chamber Leadership Program was held at the Massanutten Regional Library in
downtown Harrisonburg. The session focused on group introductions, an ice breaker networking game to get to know one
another, and was punctuated with inspirational comments defining leadership by Dick Morin, Chamber Ambassador, and
Letitia Bates, one of last year’s CLP participants and current committee member. In addition, there were introductions to the
program sessions and projects for our groups.
The featured speaker was Gregory Justice from the Department of Theatre Arts at Virginia Tech. Greg captivated us by
discussing how business professionals could benefit from the art of theater. He shared techniques for enhancing business
presentations as an actor would enhance his stage performance by projecting positive energy. His presentation was inspiring
and made us look forward to future sessions.
Chick-fil-A provided a great lunch for ending our session.
Session
II
Camp Horizons
Session II: Camp Horizons
September 27, 2007
Camp Horizons hosted the second session designed to acquaint group participants with each other and our respective
businesses. After chicken tossing to help us remember the names of fellow participants, we attempted utilizing our skills with
hula hoops, tower building, and various other activities including crossing land mines and untwisting human knots. The
activities were all fun and challenged us to work as a team to accomplish the task at hand. Kim Betts did an outstanding job
leading our morning “games.”
Camp Horizons focuses on both summer camping experiences for children and corporate team building throughout the year.
After a morning of outside activity, we enjoyed a lovely lunch provided by the camp. Enjoyable conversations could be heard
inside the facility now that participants were more familiar with each other.
The day ended with a few of our more adventurous members taking advantage of the invitation to stay and experience the
ropes course.
Session
III
Crime
in Our Community
Session III: Crime in Our Community
October 11, 2007
This session gave our group the opportunity to explore crime in our community. Although Harrisonburg was recently named
the second safest small city in America by Farmers Insurance Company, our participants listened intently as law enforcement
officers explained the issues this area faces and how these problems are being handled. RUSH Task Force and the Regional
Narcotics Task Force gave us an overview of the prevalence of drugs in this area along with the reasons Harrisonburg is
attractive to such activity. RUSH is focused on identifying, targeting, investigating and prosecuting individuals and
organizations that distribute or manufacture narcotics in our community. During the presentation, we watched a trained K9
search the room and find a package containing drugs planted earlier in the morning.
After the information on RUSH, the CHARGE Task Force enlightened us on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County gang
activities. During this part of the presentation, we were educated on gang signs, symbols and colors. Unfortunately, this huge
national problem is present in our area schools and jail.
The Emergency Operations Center downtown was our venue for this session. We toured the facility and watched as 911
dispatchers handled various calls. After the session, participants enjoyed lunch at Dave’s Taverna.
Session
Education IV
Session IV: Education
November 8, 2007
The Education Session was held in JMU’s Memorial Hall, formerly Harrisonburg High School. Round table discussions were
led by educational leaders in the community, including Dr. James Perkins, President of Blue Ridge Community College; Dr.
Carol Scheppard, Vice President and Dean of Bridgewater College; Dr. Beryl Brubaker, Provost of Eastern Mennonite
University; Ms. Donna Harper, Office of the President, James Madison University; Dr. Donald Ford, Superintendent of
Harrisonburg City Schools; and Dr. Carol Fenn, Superintendent of Rockingham County Schools. This impressive panel shared
some of the challenges and opportunities of their respective schools as well as future goals and growth. We discussed the
diversity challenges of our local schools both economically and educationally. The superintendents discussed how Federal
programs such as No Child Left Behind put school systems at a disadvantage. JMU’s growth was also a topic of interest. Ms.
Harper shed light on the planning and management of the issue as well as the impact the growth will have on the community.
The session ended with a lunch provided by JMU Catering. Participants were then invited to the Science on a Sphere
demonstration. We learned that JMU is the only non-museum facility with this exhibit. We saw the effects of Global Warming
on the sphere with some 500 other programs available. What a treat!
Session
V
Health & Wellness
Session V: Health and Wellness
December 13, 2007
This session on Health and Wellness was hosted by the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Center. Melissa Fortner and Judith
Trumbo brought in guest speakers to discuss a variety of issues, including Health Care topics presented in a panel format. The
panel included Eugene Diener with LD&B Insurance, David Cockley with JMU, our own Andree Gitchell with RMH and
Rich Sider, the new director with the Rockingham Free Clinic. Topics included insurance and benefits trends, business and
economic impact and the impact of healthcare expense, with emphasis on demands in our own community and the special
concerns here. The underlying answer to begin solving the healthcare crisis in America must be personal responsibility.
After a short break, we heard from Dick Harper, Gerry Lehman and Cindy Ferek from the Rockingham Public Schools. They
discussed the issues of childhood obesity and the wellness plan for the schools and also Cindy’s exciting project at TA for incorporating a fitness agenda into the Driver Education program. It was not only insightful but had far reaching attributes for the
community. This program was entered into a national competition for incorporating wellness in our schools.
Ben Burks, VMRC Vice President of Life Enrichment, addressed the group on taking a Holistic Vision toward wellness.
Heather Yoder of VMRC then demonstrated some stretches and exercises that could be done at a desk by almost anyone.
The last speaker of the day was Dave Grembi of Rockingham Memorial Hospital regarding the new Open Heart Surgery
center. Mr. Grembi mentioned the additional personnel coming on board to make this program state of the art. RMH is also
developing special relationships with other hospitals to make this program a reality sooner with the completion of the new
hospital. The day ended with a delicious and healthy salad and sandwich buffet catered by VMRC.
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Session
Diversity VI
Session VI: Diversity
January 10, 2008
Our new year began with a program at JMU’s Festival Center. After a brief period for coffee and chatter, we were introduced
to Brent Finnegan, the filmmaker of a WVPT documentary on the plight of the Hispanic population’s migration into our area.
The film was moving and gave us new insight on the reasons behind the rise in the immigrant society in our locality. Following the film, we engaged a panel of experts in the issues associated with the Hispanic population in the Valley. Laura Zarrugh
of JMU, Sam Nickels, an advocate for the immigrants, Finnegan, and Aaron Cook, a local attorney dealing with the special
problems associated with the immigration in our area, addressed the impact of the surge in the Hispanic community over the
last 10 years.
The problems with Federal immigration laws and enforcement seem pervasive in our community and the costs associated with
assimilation are issues to local taxpayers. The labor needs of our community seem to attract the Hispanics, but the issues with
healthcare, education and legalities create an enormous monetary impact. The education we received as a result of this question
and answer panel will help us better understand the issues on both sides and develop solutions. The incredible lunch buffet of
Central American cuisine was a treat. We believe that food brings us closer together.
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Session
EnvironmentVII
Session VII: Environment
February 14, 2008
February brought us a program on new development in our community. Meeting at the Massanetta Springs Conference
Center, we boarded a school bus and ventured out to see first hand what is going on in the eastern part of Rockingham
County. Escorted by Stephen King, the assistant county supervisor, we toured the new Cub Run Elementary School adjacent
to Montevideo Middle School, the new RMH site and various new residential developments including Crossroad Farms,
Preston Lake and The Glen. We discussed the impact on the county of these developments and issues associated with the approval of these new projects. Infrastructure is the critical element to approving any plan. Smart growth is key and just because
a development sounds innovative and good for the area, transportation, education and implementation are all factors to be
considered in the approval process. Upon our return to Massanetta Springs, we enjoyed a nice soup, salad and sandwich bar
and got to know one another better.
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Session
VIII
Government
Session VIII: Government
March 13, 2008
From the moment Jim Gilchrist got the session started in the new city council chambers, we were filled with information about
the operation of our government. The first speaker was Kurt Hodgen, Harrisonburg City Manager, who gave us an overview of
the local offices. He was followed by Joe Paxton, his counterpart in the county.
The difference in local government operations between the city and county is significant. Wayne Harper, our former clerk of
the court, informed us about our court system operation and jury selection. The last speaker was Dr. Robert Roberts, professor
of political science at JMU, whose insight was interesting regarding the role of all local governments in the Commonwealth of
Virginia. Our state is unique in its organization and management substantiated by its grade (A-) compared with other states.
It made us proud to be Virginian!
The morning’s session was packed with information and as a result, we are all better informed about the role of our
governments from local to Federal. We enjoyed a delicious lunch in the Municipal building afterwards.
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Session
The Arts IX
Session IX: The Arts
April 10, 2008
Our session on the Arts at Court Square Theater began with a beautiful production from the Rockingham Ballet Company.
What a way to start our day! We then heard poetry from three JMU students who both impressed and inspired us with their
work. Eddie Bumbaugh then addressed our group regarding Downtown Renaissance and some of the projects slated in the
near future. It was exciting to hear more about housing opportunities on the drawing board and plans for future
development. Our participants then broke into two groups and walked throughout the downtown area, making stops at the
Oasis and Franklin St. Galleries as well as the Children’s Museum and the Hardesty Higgins House where the Harrisonburg
Tourism offices are located. It was an incredibly gorgeous day for a walking tour and seeing first hand what our downtown area
really has to offer. We ended our session with lunch at Dave’s Taverna.
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Session
Graduation X
May 8
May 8, 2008
As the Spotswood Country Club hosts our graduation ceremony, we will hear a brief summary of all sessions and reflect on
the past eight months. Our guest speaker, Cheryl Tally, Ph.D., from James Madison University, will offer words of advice and
encouragement immediately preceding the presentation of our certificates. This ceremony will be an opportunity for all of us
to reflect on the lessons learned, the friendships created, and the knowledge imparted during the Chamber Community Leadership Program. It will also serve as a reminder of the initiative that we all must take in utilizing our talents, techniques and
leadership skills to strengthen the character, structure, integrity and overall quality of our community.
Congratulations to the Graduates
of the
2007-2008 Chamber Community Leadership Program!
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Participant Profiles
Brenda Black
Tourism Manager, Harrisonburg Tourism
540-432-8940
tourism@ci.harrisonburg.va.us
Born in Trenton, NJ / In area for 11 years
Graduate of Mercer County Community College and ATI Career Institute,
where I received my certification in Hospitality and Tourism
Community Activities: Recreation and Travel Soccer
Professional Experience: I was born into the Hospitality Industry. At seventeen I worked in Princeton New Jersey
on the campus of Princeton University, and also at the Nassau Inn and the Hyatt Regency Hotel. For nine years I
worked special events and reservations. After leaving New Jersey I spent ten years working in the medical field. I
worked for Physicians in both Manassas and Harrisonburg. My responsibilities included processing insurance claims
and referrals. When my youngest was born I opened a home day care center and did part time bookkeeping for
Black and Sengers and Global Trade Consultants. After three years of taking care of little ones it was time to
return to work outside the home. I returned to the hospitality industry as Office Manager
for the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Convention and Visitor Center.
I’m currently the Tourism Manager for Harrisonburg Tourism and Visitor Services as
well as Operations Manager of the Hardesty-Higgins House.
Achievements: My husband opened Randy’s Music Shop and Lesson Studios in Broadway in 2005. My two older
children moved out on their own and my youngest had two parents both starting new businesses. I think my
greatest achievement was the ability to balance work and family, while providing our youngest daughter the
stability we provided our older two children. I believe achieving balance in life is key to your health and well-being.
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Participant Profiles
Linda Breeden
Off Campus Operations Manager, Blue Ridge Community College
540-453-2330
breedenl@brcc.edu
Born in Charlottesville, VA / In area 13 years
Graduate of Blue Ridge Community College
Community Activities: I volunteer as much as possible with my children’s schools,
sports activities and church activities
Professional Experience: I have been employed with BRCC for 6 years. I started working at Blue Ridge in the
admissions office as an enrollment specialist. Recently, I applied for and was given the opportunity to work in
Workforce Services and Continuing Education for BRCC as the Off Campus Centers Operation Manager for the 2
off campus sites, one in Harrisonburg and one in Fishersville at the Augusta Medical Center. Before coming to
BRCC, I was employed at Poly-Bond, Inc., now PGI, in Waynesboro, VA There I worked at various positions be
fore being promoted to Customer Service Manager. In this position, I worked very closely with our customers, sales
managers, and manufacturing.
Achievements: I do not have one certain thing in my life that I consider to be a #1 achievement. I only try to do
the best I can at each commitment I make, whether this is in my personal life or my business life. Every day is a
learning experience.
John F. Cale
Attorney, Lenhart Obenshain, PC
540-437-3100
jcale@lenhartobenshain.com
Graduate of Williams College and University of Virginia School of Law
Born in Morgantown, WV / In area for 25 years
Community Activities: Community Leadership Program participant,
Reading Volunteer, Rotary Reads
Achievements: Graduating Law School and passing the Bar
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Participant Profiles
Loretta “Sue” Custer
Corporate Accounts Manager, Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Center for Corporate Health
540-564-5656
lcuster@rhcc.com
Born in Charlotte, NC / In area for 35 years
Graduate of Ferrum College
Community Activities: Broadway Band Boosters, MS Walk,
Member of West Side Baptist Church
Professional Experience: I have worked at RMH for 23 years in several different
departments in different capacities. I love working with the public.
Achievements: My children
Tabby Diehl
Business Sales, Alltel Wireless
540-810-7075
Tabitha.Diehl@alltel.com
Born in Staunton, VA / In area 6 months
Graduate of Blue Ridge Community College
Community Activities: Shen Valley Builders Association, BNI, Soccer Mom,
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, Member of Memorial
Baptist Church in Staunton and on several committees within the church
Professional Experience: Worked for CellOne for 6 years prior to its becoming Alltel. Prior to that
I worked for Electric Connection in Staunton for 10 years doing accounts payables and receivables.
Achievements: Becoming a mom!
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Participant Profiles
Linda Elliott
Director of Donor Relations, James Madison University
540-568-8791
elliotlm@jmu.edu
Born in Virginia Beach, VA / In area for 20 years
Graduate of James Madison University
Community Activities: Association of Fund Raising Professionals
Professional Experience: I have worked for JMU for
20 years as of February 2008. I have worked with Procurement,
Residence Life and University Advancement during my tenure at JMU.
Achievements: Reaching my current position within the University.
Eva Ferrell
Real Estate Agent, ERA Kline and May Realty
540-434-3530
eva@evaferrell.com
Born in Nashville, TN / In area for 16 years
Graduate of University of TN
Community Activities: Realtor Association, Chamber of Commerce, Shenandoah
Valley Builder’s Association, Church work
Professional Experience: Instructor at Johnson and Wales University,
Restaurant Marketing Manager for national chain
Achievements: Married 35 years to same man and while only raising one child, he is a college graduate
and living a productive and independent life, and we really like him too.
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Participant Profiles
Ann Marie Freeman
Director, Court Services Unit, Rockingham County
540-564-3143
amfreeman@rockinghamcountyva.gov
Born in Harrisonburg, VA / In area for 37 years
Graduate of Eastern Kentucky University
Community Activities: Harrisonburg Junior Women’s Club,
Member of Singers Glen Baptist Church
Professional Experience: Probation Officer for Rockingham-Harrisonburg Court Services Unit
Achievements: Becoming a mother.
M. Andrée Gitchell, LCSW
Director, Behavioral Health, Rockingham Memorial Hospital
540-564-5960
agitchel@rhcc.com
Born in Harrisonburg, VA / In area all my life
JMU (undergrad) and VCU(graduate school)
Community Activities: Steering Committee, Healthy Community Council;
Co-facilitator, HCC Priority Action Team: Accessible, Affordable Health
Care and Mental Health Care; JMU Community Development Team; active
member, Covenant Presbyterian Church
Professional Experience: I was the first social worker employed at RMH in the mid 70’s and have remained at RMH
my entire professional career. While at RMH, I had the opportunity to build a department of Social Services as well
as an Employee Assistance Program. In the early 90’s I transitioned to the development and management of
outpatient mental health services for the Hospital. I now manage the RMH Center for Behavioral Health, including
the Mental Health Center for inpatient psychiatric care.
Achievements: I survived and enjoyed being a career mom and have built a good marriage and healthy relationships
with my two wonderful children (and son-in-law!)
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Participant Profiles
Donna Hahn
Health Care Administration, Rockingham Memorial Hospital
540-433-4114
dhahn@rhcc.com
Born in Staunton, VA / In area for 51 years
Graduate of Eastern Mennonite College and University of Virginia
Community Activities: Past President, Commonwealth Center for Children
Advisory Council
Professional Experience: Began Clinical Nursing practice in 1978 with
subsequent experience in many different health care settings. Management experience
began in 1986 as Assistant Director for Home Health. Past 7 years have been at the Senior
Leadership Level in community hospital organizations
Achievements: Raising my child
Paul Helmuth
EMS Officer, Rockingham County Department of Fire & Rescue
540-432-1972
phelmuth@rockinghamcountyva.gov
Born in Lancaster, PA / In area for 20 years
Professional Experience: Have worked in the Emergency Medical
field for 17 years. Prior to that I worked in the commercial radio business.
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Participant Profiles
Stan Jones
Business Development, Endless Horizons
540-896-7600
jonest@horizonsva.com
Born in Hagerstown, MD / In area for 30 years
Graduate of James Madison University
Community Activities: Elks Hoop Shoot, Denton Foundation
Charity Golf Tournament
Professional Experience: Small business owner and marketing/sales management
Sherry King
Director of Parent Relations, James Madison University
540-568-8064
kingsf@jmu.edu
Born in China Grove, NC / In area for 11 years
Graduate of Radford University
Professional Experience: Associate Director of Alumni Relations, JMU
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Participant Profiles
Seth Lind
Project Manager, Nielsen Construction
540-434-7376
slind@nielsen-inc.com
Born in Jamestown, NY / In area for 3 years
Graduate of Ithaca College
Community Activities: Assistant Wrestling Coach Harrisonburg High School
Professional Experience: Superintendent/Project Manager for Residential and
Commercial Buildings.
Achievements: Being married and owning a home.
Jerrica Long
Financial Analyst, Rockingham Group
540-434-5344
jlong@rockinghamgroup.com
Born in Harrisonburg, VA / Associates Degree in Office Systems Technology from
Blue Ridge Community College and a BA in Business Administration - Accounting
from Mary Baldwin College
Community Activities: Active in our church; contributing member of the Mount
Solon Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad; have participated in local fundraisers for American Heart Association, The
Salvation Army, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, American Cancer Society, and The United Way
Professional Experience: Cashier, Bookkeeper, Certified Professional Secretary, Accountant, Notary Public
Achievements: The number one achievement in my life to date has been completing my bachelors degree. Attaining
this goal while working fulltime has given me an appreciation for time management and a sense of self-satisfaction
in knowing that with a little hard work and dedication, anything can be achieved.
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Participant Profiles
Carolyn Nesselrodt
Executive Assistant, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
540-564-3703
cnessel@vmrc.org
Born in Arlington, VA / In area for 8 years
Community Activities: Neighborhood Watch
Professional Experience: Federal Government, State Government, Surgi-Center
Ambulatory Surgery, Administrative Assistant for the Commonwealth’s Attorney,
Banking/Trust Department
Achievements: Turning my life over to God.
Meghan C. Painter
Physician Billing Coordinator, Rockingham Memorial Hospital
540-564-5791
mpainte2@rhcc.com
Born in Harrisonburg, VA / In area for 28 years
Graduate of James Madison University
Community Activities: American Academy of Professional Coders,
president elect of our new local chapter
Professional Experience: I worked for 5 years at Harrisonburg
Medical Associates, in various positions.
Achievements: Being a mother of my 11 year old daughter, and attending and
graduating college while raising her.
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Participant Profiles
Don Plank
Association Manager/Realtor, Coldwell Banker Funkhouser Realtors
540-434-5150
don@cbfunkhouser.com
Born in Marysville, OH / In area for 5 years
Graduate of Ohio State University/Vanderbilt University
Community Activities: Various activities I have participated in since moving to the
area five years ago are Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Camp Dragonfly, After-School
Hispanic Tutoring Program, Citizens Police Academy, and various Church
Volunteer Activities
Professional Experience: Previous experiences include working as a loan officer, special education teacher,
consultant, and camp counselor.
Achievements: Probably the most difficult and rewarding thing I ever did was to work for two years as a counselor
at a camp for boys with emotional and behavior disorders. To watch a young boy begin to trust again after having
destroyed most of the relationships around him was tremendously rewarding. I was stretched in ways I never in
knew I could be stretched, but I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.
Meghan Prillaman
Membership and Healthy Lifestyles Supervisor, RMH Wellness Center
540-564-5611
mprillam@rhcc.com
Born in Salem, VA / In area for 4 years
Graduate of James Madison University
Community Activities: I am a returning student to JMU working on my second
degree and I am a member of the Triathlon club. I frequently bike with the
Shenandoah bicycle club during the warmer months and love it. I love taking advantage
of the beautiful area that I live in and all the opportunities for outside activities.
Professional Experience: I have been working at the RMH Wellness Center since graduation from JMU.
Achievements: Triathlons. The sport is very demanding and challenging and I absolutely love it. I like the fitness
benefits of such an endurance sport. Being able to swim, bike, and run while in a competitive arena is just truly
amazing. I recommend this sport to anyone!
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Participant Profiles
Ron Ramsey
Supervisor, BRCC-Harrisonburg Center
540-432-3690
ramseyr@brcc.com
Born in Staunton, VA / In area all my life.
Graduate of Bridgewater College
Community Activities: Member, Staunton City School Board; member, Valley
Alliance for Education -- Advisory Committee; board member, Oak Grove
Theater; board member, Valley Symphonic Concerts; board member, CenterStage!; member, Ovation Singers;
member, Covenant Presbyterian Church -- choir, Facilities Committee; volunteer,
Habitat for Humanity; volunteer, New Directions.
Professional Expericence: Office/Business Manager, American Shakespeare Center; Office/Box Office Manager,
ShenanArts Inc.; Fulfillment Director, InService America; Programmer/Analyst, InService America; etc.
Achievements: serving as a member of the Staunton City School Board.
Philip Rhodes
Engineering Technician, Rockingham County Public Works
540-564-3024
prhodes@rockinghamcountyva.gov
Born in Harrisonburg, VA / In area for 34 years
Graduate of Virginia Tech
Community Activities: Member of Linville Creek Church of the Brethen.
Professional Experience: After graduating from college, I spent 7 1/2 years at
the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Harrisonburg Residency as a Permit Supervisor.
Achievements: Starting a family (wife and three great boys).
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Participant Profiles
Wanda G. Rittenhouse
Practice Manager, RMH Center for Corporate Health
540-564-5110
writtenh@rhcc.com
Born in Harrisonburg, VA / In area for 51 years
Graduate of RMH School of Nursing, Blue Ridge Community College
Community Activities: Vol., Board Member Grottoes Vol. Fire Dept. Member of
Central Virginia Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Chair of Church
Relations Team at Grottoes Church of the Brethren.
Professional Experience: Occupational Health Nurse for 24 yrs. with various industries in R’ham and
Augusta Co.; School Nurse for Staunton City Schools.
Achievements: Being a Mom
Lori Robertson
Director, Perioperative Services, RMH
540-437-8277
Lroberts@rhcc.com
Born in Scranton, PA / In area for 3.5 years
Graduate of PA and in the virtual classroom
Community Activities: Harrisonburg Community Health Center Board of
Directors, Girl Scout Leader, volunteer with Massanutten swim team and
ski team activities.
Professional Experience: Began in Healthcare in 1990 as a nursing assistant. Following my nursing degree held staff
positions in home health, long term care, home IV therapy, Shock-Trauma Neuro Trauma, Transplant, Advanced
Endoscopy and Vascular Surgery teams. Nursing leadership has taken me from team leading at the University of
Maryland to clinical management on the eastern shore of Maryland to my present and most satisfying fit with
RMH. In my spare time, I teach medication aides med administration and I enjoy freelance writing.
Achievements: Leading 22 Girl Scouts through a Nursing Badge coursework.
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Participant Profiles
Lori Stroop
Membership Marketing Manager, Costco Wholesale
540-568-2021
w238mbr@costco.com
Born in Harrisonburg, VA / In area for 31 years
Achievements: My son.
Diana Cobb Stultz
Zoning Adminstrator/Subdivision Agent, Rockingham County
540-564-3030
dstultz@rockinghamcountyva.gov
Born in Harrisonburg, VA / In area for 54 years
Community Activities: Church and bowling
Professional Expericence: Sold Real Estate and managed 400 rental units.
Achievements: On a personal note, my greatest achievement is never
losing my faith in the many difficult times in my life. My belief in God got me through the early deaths of my
father, both of my brothers and my husband. On a professional note, my greatest achievement has been 27 years of
service to Rockingham County residents.
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Participant Profiles
Sarah Sunde
Coordinator, University Program Board, James Madison University
540-568-7892
sundesa@jmu.edu
Born in Madison, SD / In area for 2 years
Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato
Community Activities: Harrisonburg Junior Women’s Club, Shenandoah Valley
Women’s Soccer League
Professional Experience: Northern Regional Director, Golden Key; International Honour Society, 2001 – 2003
Achievements: I believe my greatest achievement has been the educational opportunities afforded me in my lifetime.
My undergraduate degree helped me learn about the student affairs profession and connected me to wonderful
mentors who offered support and assistance. My graduate degree challenged me to think critically and delve deeper
into my intellect and offered a chance to better understand how I can challenge and support students in their
learning, growth, and development. Through education, I have learned that the world is full of possibilities and I
have taken advantage of so many of those because I have opened myself up to new learning experiences.
Mille Tirado
Health Promotion Specialist, RMH
540-564-7388
mtirado@rhcc.com
Born in Bronx, NY / In area for 6 years
Graduate of Bronx, NY
Community Activities: I facilitate three grandparents support groups. When
I have the time and am available I help translate
for the doctors and patients at the Free Clinic.
Professional Experience: Worked for the Board of Education in a Bilingual Class room setting, assisted teacher in
the supervision of students indoors and outdoors, classroom activities and trips. Assisted children with gaining
independence and self-confidence in their selection of materials for work or play. Prepared lesson plans in reading,
mathematics and English as a Second Language to limited English proficient children. Responsible for the payroll of
all teacher Interns assigned at the school.
Achievements: Getting my Bachelors Degree.
29
Participant Profiles
Laura Reedy Wolfe
Realtor, ERA Kline & May Realty
540-437-3635
Laura.Wolfe@era.com
Born in Harrisonburg, VA / In area for 27 years
Graduate of James Madison University
Community Activities: Coach and play softball and volleyball in
Rockingham County/City of Harrisonburg, An ambassador for the
HR Chamber of Commerce, On the HRAR Community Outreach Committee,
President for the Harrisonburg Business Builders BNI Chapter.
Professional Experience: Sales Executive for an Offset Printing Firm.
Achievements: A mother.
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Community Leadership Program Yearbook
2006-2007
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
Bailey
Pam
Bates
Letitia
Bennett
Ian
Campbell Scott
Gardner
Matthew
Ghant
Walt
Hull
Jacob
Kacmarski
Matthew
Katsorelos
Tammy
Kile
Susan
Kite
Tracy
Kolodinsky
Bob
Lam
Rebecca
Landridge
Nick
Long
Lisa
Matallana
Jorge
Nesselrodt
Anganette
Phares
Neil
Piszker
Liza
Roberts
Mary
Schennum
Stephanie
Sencindiver
Dee Dee
Smith
Sally
Sours
Rebekah
Todd
Arica
Willetts
Carrie
Womack
Dawn
ORGANIZATION
Camp Horizons
Rockingham Group
Rockingham County
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
James Madison University
Nielsen Builders Inc.
Harrisonburg Redevelopment & Housing
Rockingham County
RMH Center of Sleep Medicine
James Madison University
James Madison University
Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver PLC
James Madison University
Blue Ridge Community College
James Madison University
Valley Geriatrics Inc.
Nielsen Builders Inc.
Community Bank
May Supply Company
Rosetta Stone
Harrisonburg Rockingham Emergency
Communications Center
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Shenandoah Valley Partnership
PBGH LLP
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
3131
Community Leadership Program Participants
2005-2006
32
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Brunk
Bryant
Buracker
DuBois
Fortner
Kearnes
Ketron
Kiser
Lewis
Maitland
Michelsen
Moyers
Nichols
Pirooz
Robinson
Royer
Ruff
Sandel
Smith
Stauffer
Whitmore
Woodson
Yoder
Gayl
Henry
Dwight
Marcia
Melissa
Chris
Paul
Marshall
Kristi
Marilyn
Melisa
Bradley
Andrea
Jane
James
Rebecca
Holly
Ben
Linnette
Julie
Jennifer
Wayne
Ed
Valley Association for Independent Living
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
PBGH, LLP
Valley Association for Independent Living
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Frazier Quarry
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
A.G. Edwards & Sons
James Madison University
WVPT Shenandoah Valley Ed. Television
Litten & Sipe, LLP
Clark & Bradshaw, PC
PBGH, LLP
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
James Madison University
Maxine Z. Magri, CPA
Diveley Lind & Associates
Vision Technology Group L.L.C.
May Supply Company
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Blue Ridge Community College
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
PBGH, LLP
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
2004-2005
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Betts
Bizzoco
Boshart-Yoder
Bovia
Brannock
Coddington
Daly
George
Heavener
Hensley
Hernandez
Holland
Hughes
Kurtz
Light
MacArthur
McGuire
Meck
Patterson
Perry
Trissel
Waid
Kim
Guy
Teresa
Teresa
Heather
Jonathan
Jeff
Angela
Teresa
Kris
Angela
Stan
Laura
Troy
Matthew
Janet
Misty
John
Erin
Michelle
Derik
Ryan
Camp Horizons
Peter Poirot, CPA, PC
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
First Citizens Bank
Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir
Estes Insurance
Truck Enterprises
Clear Channel
Showalter Insurance
Cell One
Rockingham County
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
SunTrust Bank
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rockingham Group
Rockingham County
HR Chamber of Commerce
Great Eastern Purveyors
ERA Kline May Realty
Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver
3333
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
2003-2004
34
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Austin
Botkin
Carroll
Elliott
Amison
Bilbrey
Burks
Chapman
Fulk
Garrison
Harris
Haushalter
Hylton
Iten Porter
Harman
Harrison
Hedrick
Irons
Jodrie
Kniefel
Lyman-Braner
Ritzler
Rouse
Showalter
Leary
Major
Robinson
Rozmus
Souder
Stephenson
Turner
Yoder
Angela
Lisa
Kristy
Cheryl
Jennie
Christine
Ben
Jennifer
Travis
Anita
Linda
Rick
Dan
Robin
Jeremy
Jonathan
Lelia
Sarah
Michelle
Kevin
Kirk
Joel
Yolanda
Sherman
Sandy
Brenda
Pattie
Mike
Jeffrey
Lori
Zane
Norman
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
Cell One
Legacy Group Productions
Gemeinschaft Home
March of Dimes
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Banta
Rockingham Group
Rockingham National Bank
Harrisonburg Health and Rehab.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Nielsen Builders
Arts Council
WHSV-TV3
Nielsen Builders
Rockingham Harrisonburg ASAP
Cell One
Banta
Cargill
Showalter Insurance
Four Points by Sheraton
Rockingham Heritage Bank
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
WHSV-TV3
Rockingham Group
Banta
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
PBGH
Banta
Banta
PBGH
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
2002-2003
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Allmendinger
Baurman
Beierle
Carr
Cave
Connelly
Crosby
DesMarais
Hall
Hansbrough
Hevener
Leatherwood
Mason, Sr. Michaels
Moyers
Roadcap
Schmidt
Showalter
Jim
Clarence
Tom
Randy
Lori
Dorothy
Susan E.
Marc
John
Jenny
Cary
Ann
Michael
Christine
Bonnie
Debby
Bert
Tonja
County of Rockingham
DeWitt & Associates, Inc.
BB&T Shomo & Lineweaver Insurance
Cellular One
Ntelos
Blue Ridge Community College
BRCC/DuPont Training Project
Second Bank and Trust
Camp Horizons
RMH Center for Corporate Health
Hartman Motor Sales, Inc.
Blue Ridge Community College
Institute for Excellence
HR Chamber of Commerce
Blue Ridge Community College
R & A Packaging, Inc.
WVPT Shen. Valley Education Television
Cellular One
3535
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
2001-2002
36
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Bausserman
Farly
Jenner
Jordan
King
Layman
O’Byune
Stroud
Stutzman
Sunderlin
Teter
Tschetter
Jerry
Susan
Hadley
Kimberly
Stephen
Becky
Frank
Marilyn
Yvonne
Matthew
Jeff
Loretta
Rockingham County
Rockingham County
Rockingham County
Rockingham Group
Rockingham County
Cellular One
Rockingham County
F & M Shomo & Lineweaver
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Clark & Bradshaw, P.C.
SunCom
SB Hoover & Company L.L.P.
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
2000-2001
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Allen
Anderson
Armentrout
Bajumpaa
Beierle
Bell
Bennett
Bingay
Buckwalter
Callahan
Carr
Early
Garber
Hall
Harris
Lantz
Mayer
Morrow
Morrow
Quigg
Rhea
Roadcap
Shipe
Spitzer
Strite
Thompson
Vaughn
Vincie
Wendelken
Wolfe
Wood
Yost
Kaye
Angela
Nancy
Rajan
Tom
Richard
Kim
Matthew
Matthew
Mark
Randy
Debbie
Michael
John
Jeff
Pearl
Denise
Garry
Katie
Sandra
Todd
Debbey
Theron
Lisa
I. Gerald
Debra
Billy
John
Janet
Sallie
Todd
Greg
Strong Oak Spine Care & Physics
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Myositis Ass’n
Big Brothers Big Sisters
F & M Shomo & Lineweaved
Truck Enterprises
At Work Personnel Services
WMRA
Frienship Industries
Clark & Bradshaw, P.C.
Cellular One
AES
McGladrey & Pullen
Camp Horizons
Jeff Harris & Associates
VMRC
Media Partners
Rocco Feeds
JMU
Friendship Industries
Clark & Bradshaw, P.C.
R & A Packaging, Inc.
Cellular One
Cellular One
Shenandoah
RMH
Rockingham County
Phibbs, Burkholder
Coors Brewing Co.
Myositis Assoc. of America
Triad Engineering, Inc.
VMRC
3737
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1999-2000
38
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Boland
Cave
Cole
Comer
Dickson
Dovel
Evick
Feather
Hamilton
Hicklin
Jordan
Justice
Kunz
Leffel
Lilley
Mazur
McDaniel
McIntyre
McIntyre
Mendez
Moomaw
Peterson
Rosen
Ross
Schaudt
Schweitzer
Seitz
Shell
Shiflet
Smiley
Smith
Spitzer
Stuart
Sullivan
Suter
Swinehart
Taylor
Young
Sheree
Wendy
Carey
Teresa
Tracie
Christina
Laura
Vernon
David
Don
Velma
Lonnie
Eric
Denise
Todd
Monica
David
Sandra
Malcom
Tom
Sandra
Delores
Pam
Brooke
Gary
Regina
Randall
James
Stacy
Tim
Jeff
Lisa
Jim
Mary
Krista
Bryan
Becki
Matthew
Frienship Industries
AtWork Personnel Service
CMDS
Banta Book Group
Crestar Bank
Wampler Foods, Inc.
Clark & Bradshaw, P.C.
The Troyer Group, Inc.
CMDS
Nielsen Builders
Shental Service Co.
Wampler Foods, Inc.
CMDS
Shental Service Co.
RMH Center for Corporate Health
Rockingham Group
Rockingham Group
First Citizens Bank
CFW Communications
Rockingham Group
McGladrey & Pullen
VMRC
Nielsen Builders
Banta Book Group
VMRC
VMRC
The Troyer Group, Inc.
CFW Communications
McGladrey & Pullen
Banta Book Group
S.B. Hoover & Co.
Cellular One
Banta Book Group
Blue Ridge Community College
S.B. Hoover & Co.
ROCCO
Wampler Foods, Inc.
Rockingham Group
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1998-1999
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Armentrout
Brubaker
Callahan
Carr
Garrison
Harvey
Hess
Hottle
Howerton
Hulvey
Landes
Lemish
May
Miller
Mullen
Noel
Wallinger
Watts
Williams
Nancy
Thomas
Mark
Randy
Rose
Larry
Athena
Steven
Robert
Dale
Jennifer
Don
Patty
Tracy
Valerie
Beverly
Don
Steven
Cindy
Armentrout
Bluestone
Clark and Bradshaw
Cellular One
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Bridgewater Auto
S.B. Hoover & Co.
Lantz Construction
WMRA
JMU
Four Points by Sheraton
JMU
ROCCO
Shentel Service
WVPT Shen. Valley Education Television
JMU
F & M Shomo & Lineweaver
Scott & Stringfellow
Nautilus Fitness
3939
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1997-1998
40
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Ansell
Barnes
Beierle
Budd
Clements
Clever
Comer
Cooper
Coulter
Davenport
Dever
DeVita
Falconer
Hawley
Hevener
Himmel
Hoffman
Hook
Hoover
Hughes
Kroll
Layman
Light
Marcey-Miller
Martin
McMillian
Miller
Mowen
Musselman
Ringgold
Rittenhouse
Ross
Shifflett
Sites
Smilowitz
Snell
Souder
Stanchfield
Talley
Taylor
Mary
Karen
Tom
Ted
Elizabeth
Ken
Carrie
Anthony J.
Kathy
Becky
John
Sylvia
Cindy
Erica
Pam
Robert M.
Douglas
Tom
Jennifer
Deb
John
Travis
Linda
Patty
Jenny
Frank
Karen
David B.
Joyce
Vicki
Rhonda
Glen A.
Eileen
Belinda
Lori
Pat
Michael
Kim
Denise A.
Jennifer
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Ray Carr Tires, Inc.
ShenTel/Personal
Coors Brewing
Blue Ridge Community College
S.B. Hoover & Company
Sunnyside Retirement Community
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Hunter McGuire School
Blue Ridge Community College
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Horizons Consultants
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Clark & Bradshaw
Rocco, Inc.
Friendship Industries, Inc.
Rockingham County
WLR Foods
Rockingham County
Nielsen Builders, Inc.
Crestar Bank
ShenTel/Personal
Coors Brewing
ABC Temporaries
CFW Cellular
Rocco, Inc.
Computer Mngmt. Development Services
ABC Temporaries
Sheraton Four Points Hotel
Cassco Ice & Cold Storage
Rocco, Inc.
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
CFW Cellular
S.B. Hoover & Company
Nielsen Builders, Inc.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Dominion Business School
WVPT Public TV
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1996-1997
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Bajumpaa
Baughn
Bland
Cave
Crider
Cross
Day
Dean
Denman
DuVal
Farrall
Johnson
Johnson
Mason
Mason
Owens
Saltzman
Smucker
Solomon
Stoneman
Stutzman
Sutter
Sypko
Thompson
Valentine VanPelt
Warble
Weaver
Rajan
Mark
Beth
Lori
Sarah
Darryl
Robert
Sarah
Carla
Tom
Lee Anna
Richard
David
Mike
George
Ann Marie
Andrew
David
Guillermo
Evelyn D.
Curtis
Troy
Vici
Chris
Christy
Daisy
Sheri
Keith
Camp Horizons
Coor Brewing Company – Shenandoah
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
CFW Cellular
S.B. Hoover & Company, L.L.P.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Nations Bank
Rocco, Inc.
Nielsen, Inc.
WMRA
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
McGladrey, Hendrickson & Pullen
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Coor Brewing Company – Shenandoah
McGladrey, Hendrickson & Pullen
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
S.B. Hoover & Company, L.L.P.
CMDS
WLR Foods, Inc.
Dominion Business School
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Shomo & Lineweaver Insurance Agency
Sheraton Four Points Hotel
Rocco, Inc.
Sheraton Four Points Hotel
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Computer Management Development
Services//CMDS
4141
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1995-1996
42
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Barber
Conner
Custer
Davis
Denham
Driver
Driver
Emswiller
Garnett
Garrison
Harrison
Henderson
Hess
Hinkle
Hoy
Humphries
Johnson
Litten
Longenecker
McGuffin
Miller
Mitchell
Mullen
Page
Shinaberry
Smith
Soper
Stewart
Strong
Wachter
Wastyn
Margaret
Sally Jane
Quentin
Michael
Lillian
Christopher
James Lou
Gayle
Rose
Ellen
Rhonda
Athena
Kevin
Gary
Kevin
Rick
Jeff
Kevin
Stefanie
Tracey P.C.
Rhonda
Valerie M.
Robin
Ellen
Joan
Ted
Joanne
Carolyn
Scott
Linda
Rockingham Heritage Bank
Bridgewater College
WLR, Inc.
Cline Energy, Inc.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Lantz Construction Co., Inc.
McGladrey & Pullen, L.L.P.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Friendship Industries, Inc.
Rockingham County Administration Center
S.B. Hoover & Company, L.L.P.
Frazier Quarry, Inc.
R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Inc.
McGladrey & Pullen, L.L.P.
Nielsen Construction Company, Inc.
S.B. Hoover & Company, Inc.
Rocco, Inc.
Rockingham County Administration Center
Shentel Service Company
Elliott, Troyer & Martin, CPA’s
WVPT Public Television
Sunnyside Retirement Community
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Time Warner Cable
Frazier Quarry, Inc.
Cellular One
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Nielsen Construction Company, Inc.
Bridgewater College
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1994-1995
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Beam
Black
Butterworth
Driver
Fuller
George
Gravely
Hofacker
Hoole
Kray
Lam
Landes
Lillicrap
Moomaw
Myers
Oppy
Patterson
Solomon
Spicer
Stewart
Strawderman
Trotter
Vaughan
Vaughan
Vincent
Weakley
Williams
Wright
Young
Carolyn
Nancy
Terry
Douglas G.
Jane
Greg
Lori
Robert
Emily
Ed
Karen
Jennifer
Diane
Mary
Emilie
Gail
E. Stan
Bev
Kelly
Nita
Jennifer
Scott
Richard
Billy
Betsy
Skip
Carolyn
Debora
Helen
Jefferson National Bank
WLR Foods, Inc.
Shenandoah Shared Hospital Services, Inc.
Lantz Construction Co., Inc.
Blue Ridge Community College
First Virginia Bank Shenandoah Valley
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
S.B. Hoover & Company, CPA
WVPT Public Television
Shenandoah Shared Hospital Services, Inc.
McGladrey & Pullen, CPA’s
Sheraton – Harrisonburg
WHSV – TV
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Comm.
S.B. Hoover & Company, CPA
Manpower Tempory Services
Moss Construction Company, Inc.
WVPT Public Television
First Union National Bank of Va.
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Rocco Turkeys
Valley Wellness Center
Rocco Turkeys
Rockingham County
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Shomo & Lineweaver Insurance Agency
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
WLR Foods, Inc.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
4343
Community Leadership Program Yearbook - 1993-1994
44
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Armentrout
Beachy
Bishop
Boyd
Butterworth
Carr
Craun
Davies
Engelbrecht
Ghodes
Gnagey
Grant
Heeb
Heisey
Huddle
Immesoete
Jackson
Jacobs
Lambert
Landes
Laser
Lindsay
McNeal
Minnick
Moomaw
Mowbray
Perry
Phibbs
Phillips
Polglase
Preston
Roberge
Schaeffer
Shorb
Shuey
Snoddy
Thomas
Van Horn
Wilson
Wilson
Winston
Kathy
R. Scott
Sandy
Jeff
Terry
Randy
Joyce
John
Steven
Sherry
Keith A. Doris
Walter
William
John K.
Laura
Cary
Susan H.
Angie
Alan
Amy
Cheryl
Diane
Barry
J. Thomas
Suzanne
Thomas
Allen
Sarah
Geoff
Neil
Roger
Tom
Jerry
Judith
Neal
Bryan
Brad
Jeannie
Joe
Marvin
S.B. Hoover & Company
Elliott, Troyer & Martin, CPA’s
Rocco Further Processing
WLR Foods, Inc.
Shenandoah Shared Hospital Services, Inc.
Cellular One
Manpower
WLR Foods, Inc.
Rocco Turkeys, Inc.
S.B. Hoover & Company
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Shenandoah Shared Hospital Services, Inc.
Coors Brewing Company – Shenandoah
McGladrey & Pullen
Rockingham County Fire & Rescue Dept.
General Growth – Valley Mall
Sheraton – Harrisonburg
CFW Cellular
WLR Foods, Inc.
S.B. Hoover & Company
WVPT Public Television
S.B. Hoover & Company
Merck & Company, Inc.
Twin State Supplies, Inc.
Nielsen Construction Company, Inc.
WSVA – WQPO
McGladrey & Pullen
McGladrey & Pullen
Sheraton – Harrisonburg
James Madison University
CFW Cellular
Coors Brewing Company – Shenandoah
James Madison University
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Comm.
Bridgewater College
Rocco Distribution Center
Central Fidelity Bank
WLR Foods, Inc.
Coors Brewing Company – Shenandoah
Coors Brewing Company – Shenandoah
Rocco, Inc.
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1992-1993
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Beckerdite
Billingsley
Bradfield
Burns
Cole
Crosby
Dean
Ferrell
Grogg
Helmuth
Hulvey
Husen
Karaffa
Lemish
Litten
Martindale
Mauzy
Nisly
Norford
Nutter
Propst
Raynes
Ritchie
Runion
Snider
Stark
Sundquist
Van Baars
Yoder
Patrick
Kirk
Beverly
Mike
Debra
Susan
Tammy
Calvin
Keith
Margee
Dale
Rick
John
Michael
Cindy
Steve
Betsy
Marvin
Lev
Randy
Rudy
Deborah
Angela
Tim
Debbie
Jill
Paul
Sven
Kevin
Valley Mall
S.B. Hoover & Company
S.B. Hoover & Company
WLR Foods, Inc.
WVPT Public Television
Blue Ridge Community College
Kwik Kopy
Rocco Further Processing
WLR Foods, Inc.
Rocco, Inc.
James Madison University
WLR Foods, Inc.
Rocco Turkey’s Inc.
TELEdevelopment Company
S.B. Hoover & Company
WLR Foods, Inc.
Silver Service Catering
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Bridgewater Healthcare Foundation
Nautilus
Cline Energy, Inc.
Shenandoah Shared Hospital Services
Sheraton – Harrisonburg
WLR Foods, Inc.
WLR Foods, Inc.
Rocco, Inc.
RMC, Inc.
Greater University Fund
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
4545
Community Leadership Program Yearbook - 1991-1992
46
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Campbell
Canter
Carlton
Celentano
Clausen
Claybrook Jr.
Cupp
Dahmer
Detwiler
Dillon
Dunahoo
Good
Grattan
Guynn
Hastings
Hoaglans
Holsinger
Jolly
Jones
Kiser
Kurtz
Lawson
Lee
Martin
Miller
Morris
Noftsinger Jr.
Payne
Puckett
Reeves
Rigby
Shirkey
Sipe
Skinner
Smith
Snyder
Stecker
Stickley
Swicegood
Thompson
Waller
Wheeler
Whitmore
Thomas
John
Wade
P. Denis
Steve
Richard
Timothy
Gerald
Elbert
Bob
Leonard
Patricia
Colleen Carr
Avery
Charles
James
Susan
Julie
Buffi
Dawn
Jacqueline
Bobby
Robert
Bruce
Luke
Stacy
John
Shelia
Kenneth
Phil
Deborah
Dennis
Zizi
Mary
Jeffrey
John
Alice
Carolyn
Dewey
Larry
Charlotte
Libby
Terry
WLR, Inc.
Dentist – Self Employed
Rocco Turkeys, Inc.
Merck & Co., Inc.
WLR, Inc.
Attorney – Self Employed
Miller & Hern
WLR, Inc.
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
WLR, Inc.
Merck & Co., Inc.
Ray Carr Tires
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rocco Turkeys, Inc.
Rocco Turkeys, Inc.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Shenandoah Shared Hospital Services, Inc.
Holiday Inn
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Jefferson National Bank
Merck & Co., Inc.
Better Environment Solutions
Eastern Mennonite College
Computer Works
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
James Madison University
WLR, Inc.
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cline Energy
Valley Wellness Center
Rockingham Petroleum
CFW Cellular
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
First American Bank of Virginia
CFW Cellular
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Dayton Learning Center
Shenandoah Shared Hospital Services, Inc.
Virginia Power
WLR, Inc.
Rocco Turkeys, Inc.
Pleasant View Homes
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1990-1991
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Bailey
Biller
Breeden
Browning
Bryd
Chandler Jr.
Clark
Conley
Cosby
Dahmer
Denlinger
Detamore – Hunsberger
Dittmar
Flick
Flores
Franklin
Garcia
Glick
Glover
Heatwole
Hoisington
Jones
Keeler
Kwolek
Larkins
May
Mitchell
Moran
Peace
Powell
Reedy
Smyer, Jr.
Sopelak
Strickler
Symons
Van Der Eems
Wallinger
Willis
Wood
Renae H.
Tony Eugene
Barbara A.
David
Ted
Jack W.
Kathy A.
Steve
Stephen B.
Debra C.
Marvin D.
Daniel R.
Jane
David L.
Alex
James R.
Sue
David F. Deborah A.
Steven R. Rebecca
Steve
Anne B.
Margaret R.
Helen L.
Patricia
Mark
Frank
Warren G.
Jeb
Marian B.
F. Virgil
Mary Jo
Kathryn C.
Robert Allen
Paul L.
Donald W.
Kevin S.
James R.
Sheraton Inn
Nielsen Construction Co., Inc.
Dominion Bankshares, Inc.
McGladrey & Pullen
Rockingham Development Corp.
Rosson – Troilo Goodyear of Harrisonburg
Valley Wellness Center
Rockingham Poultry, Inc.
The Frazier Quarry
Wampler – Longacre, Inc.
Dominion Farm Loan Corp.
WLR Foods, Inc.
Enterprise Travel
Friendship Industries, Inc.
Rocco Turkeys, Inc.
Litten Real Estate
Rocco Turkeys, Inc.
RMC, Inc.
Cavalier Food, Ltd.
Elliott & Troyer
First American Bank of Virginia
Rocco Farms Turkey Division
Dominion Bank
First Virginia Bank
Merck & Co., Inc.
Rocco, Inc.
Coors Brewing Company
Blue Ridge Community College
WLR Foods, Inc.
Wampler – Longacre, Inc.
Sovran Bank, N.A.
Investors Savings Bank
Merck & Co., Inc.
Jefferson National Bank
County of Rockingham
Early & Associates, Inc.
Shomo & Lineweaver
Dominion Bank, N.A.
Rocco Turkeys, Inc.
4747
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1988-1989
48
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Ackerman
Barrick
Collins
Erdman
Goins
Graves
Hall
Harrigan
Hoffman
Hulvey
Lazorack
Lee
Lemish
Mannasmith
Maupin
Miller
Mongold
Prichard
Rhea
Runion
Sless
Vincie, III
Walls
Weyrick
Suzanne
Donald
Lynn
George
Judy L.
Reid
Steven A.
Jack
Randy
Mary Jo
Metro
David W.
Donald
R. Tim
Mary Anne
Edgar
Sonja Jean
Benjamin L.
Brenda J.
Chris
Stephen G.
John L.
Bud
Connie
Merck & Company
Merck & Company
Merck & Company
Merck & Company
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Merck & Company
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Merck & Company
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Blue Ridge Community College
Litten Real Estate, Inc.
James Madison University
Home – Land Realty Co., Inc.
Harrisonburg Insurance Agency
Rocco Feeds, Inc.
Berbes Trailer Company
Rocco Turkeys Inc.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rocco Turkeys Inc.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Phibbs, Burkholder, Geisert & Hoffman
City/County Schools
Service Stationers
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1986-1987
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Cain
Cuevas
Davis
Fiore
Gahagan
Holt
Huffman
Knowles
Morin
Potter
Packard
Price
Replogle
Showalter
Strickler
Strunk
Troyer
Veno
Wade
Watts
Weaver
Whitehurst
Williams
Williams
Jane
Pablo
A. Vernon
Michael
James A.
Bill B.
J. Lyle
Barry S.
Richard R.J.
Kerry P.
John E.
Gail Elizabeth
Jim
Neil David
Scott
Edward
William J.
William
Partricia H.
Holly
Myron Gregory
Kristin E.
Willard G.
John
Cain Associates
Riddleberger Brothers, Inc.
Venture Enterprises, Inc.
Shomo & Lineweaver
Merch & Co., Inc.
The Curiosity Shop
Shenandoah Valley Pepsi
ValCom Computer Center
Daily News Record
Merck & Co., Inc.
Walker Manufacturing Company
Rocco Enterprises, Inc.
Good Printers, Inc.
McGladrey, Hendrickson & Pullen
Rocco Enterprises, Inc.
First American Bank of Virginia
Certified Public Accountant
Rockingham County Planner
Sovran Bank
WVPT – TV
Rockingham Construction Company
Bridgewater College
RMC, Inc.
Rocco Enterprises, Inc.
4949
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1985-1986
50
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Alley
Anderson
Bleam
Butler
Christ
Delawder
Elliott
Gahagan
Gehring Jr.
Gordon
Gwynn
Hartt
Herstam
Johnston
Lamb Jr.
Lennon
Lott
McNulty
Morello
Nichols
Paulin
Pierce
Robison
Sampson
Saylor
Sears
Seward
Smith
Sonner
Strickler
Trobaugh
Williams
York
Marilyn
Kari
Howard
James E.
LaVonne
Chris
Bruce
Frances C.
Frank F.
Kent L.
Brenda
James Robert
Lawrence
Michael G.
Carl R.
Michael R.
George
Charlotte
Tami Richardson
Russell K.
Marshall Eugene
R. Richard
Denoses E.
John G.
J. Lewis
Kathryn R.
Revlan Kay
Randall K.
Geoffrey H.
Robert
Danny R.
Keith
Debby
WVPT
Rockingham County Data Processing
Merck, Sharpe & Dohme
Crosfield Data Systems, Inc.
Dominion Bank
The Cleaning People
Elliott & Troyer, CPA’s
McGladrey Hendrickson & Pullen
Ray Carr Tires, Inc.
Home – Land Realty Co., Inc.
Dominion Bank
Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau
Sovran Bank, N.A.
Ray Carr Tires, Inc.
RMC, Inc.
WHSV – TV
Merck and Company, Inc.
Career Development Consultants
Valley Mall
Dominion Bank
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Carrier Library – James Madison University
Merck, Sharpe & Dohme
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
First American Bank of Virginia
WVPT
Electrical Wholesalers, Inc.
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Bridgewater College
Merck and Company, Inc.
Merck and Company, Inc.
WVPT
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1984-1985
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Baker
Bolton
Bowen
Bradfield
Cain
Castellucci
Diffenderfer
Doyle Jr.
English
Gravely
Harker
Harris
Hayslett
Hazelwood
Heatwole
Hilton
Holloway
Huffman
Jones
Long Jr.
Moore
Packard
Price
Replogle
Showalter
Strickler
Strunk
Troyer
Veno
Wade
Watts
Weaver
Whitehurst
Williams
Williams
M. Hite
James Lester
John
Mary F.
Jane H.
Robert S.
Lisa Marie
Thomas O.
Stephen B.
Holland H.
Marlin E.
Rosetta W.
Neil
Gary R.
Michael D.
Leta
Lisa L.
W. Lee
Roger A.
John F.
Craig W.
John E.
Gail Elizabeth
Jim
Neil David
Scott
Edward
William J.
William
Partricia H.
Holly
Myron Gregory
Kristin E.
Willard G.
John
Merck, Sharp & Dohme
Rockingham Milling Company
Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau
Dominion Bank
WMRA-FM James Madison University
Merck, Sharp & Dohme
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.
First American Bank of Virginia
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Dominion Bank
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.
Dominion Bank
First American Bank of Virginia
Dunham-Bush, Inc.
Ray Carr Tires, Inc.
Classique Designs
Landbank Equity Corporation
Shomo & Lineweaver, Inc.
United Virginia Bank
Lantz Construction Company
Calhoun’s Restaurant
Walker Manufacturing Company
Rocco Enterprises, Inc.
Good Printers, Inc.
McGladrey, Hendrickson & Pullen
Rocco Enterprises, Inc.
First American Bank of Virginia
Certified Public Accountant
Rockingham County Planner
Sovran Bank
WVPT – TV
Rockingham Construction Company
Bridgewater College
RMC, Inc.
Rocco Enterprises, Inc.
5151
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1983-1984
52
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Brinkman
Broaddus
Eshleman
Jones
Mayes
Meech
O’Brien
Patterson
Sever
Showalter
Ward
Weidemann
John
Jack
David
Carroll
Margie
H. Thomas
Bill
A. Zach
Joanne
Nelson
Dick
Craig
Rockingham National Bank
Cassco Corporation
WBTX
Massanutten Vo-Technical Center
City of Harrisonburg Mayor
Packaging Corporation of America
County Office Building
First Virginia Bank – Planters
Rockingham National Bank
Williamson’s Pharnacy, Inc.
Valley Mall Management & Leasing Office
Blue Ridge Community College
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1982-1983
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Abbott
Albrite
Andrews
Armstrong Jr.
Boffo
Davis
Dispanet
Eberly
Frazier Jr.
Garber
Goodall
Gray
Higgins
Homan
Jones
Lowry
McAnulty
McComas
Miller
Mullen
Pascale Jr.
Reeves
Rose
Salvino
Sever
Shingler
Simmons
Turner
Ulrich
Urban
Weidemann
Wekelo
Whitesel
Yager
Zameroski
Eward F.
Gary S.
Wilbur C.
Wayne
Dennis P.
Clifford Hugh
Kenny
Wendell J.
James Draper
John
Paul B.
Sharon S.
John
Ann E.C.
Stan M.
Michael W.
William W.
Dan
Kaye Flory
Peter F.
Charles A.
John Blair
Lin
Michael J.
Joanne
John J.
Galen E.
Mary Miller
Eric P.
Edward J.
Craig
Alfred
Patricia L.
Ann Rice
Ronald M.
Walker Manufacturing Company
Massanutten Bank & Trust
Rockingham National Bank
United Virginia Bank
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.
WSVA/WQPO Radio
Truck Enterprises, Inc.
Rockingham County Board of Supervisors
Rockingham National Bank
Bridgewater Home
Merck & Company, Inc.
Cassco Corporation
Merck & Company, Inc.
Rockingham National Bank
Telephone Systems & Services Corp.
Home-Land Realty Company
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative
WHSV – TV
WQPO/Gilmore Broadcasting Group
Rockingham National Bank
Harrisonburg Jaycees
Merck & Company, Inc.
James Madison University
Merck, Sharpe & Dohme
Rockingham National Bank
Walker Manufacturing Company
Rockingham National Bank
WSVA/WQPO Radio
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Merck, Sharpe & Dohme
Blue Ridge Community College
Harrisonburg/Rockingham Comm. Services
Rockingham National Bank
United Virginia Bank
Walker Manufacturing Company
5353
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1981-1982
54
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Anascavage
Clatterbuck
Cuevas
Denton
Dingus
Donaldson
Fertitta
Fiore
Frey
Gooden
Gravatt
Hart
Jacob
Knighton
Krouse
Landes
Lilly
Lineweaver
Mason
Milam
Mills
Morris
Morrison
Moyers
Mullin
Munns
Necsary
Neff
Riner
Ritchie
Shroyer
Smith
Spirn Trubitz
Van Pelt
Thomas
Charles
Pablo
Terri
Burlin
Nancy
Terry
Michael
Rory
Buddy
Douglas P.
Sally
James Elizabeth
William
Herman
Stephen L.
W. Price
James Jeffrey
Garth
Glenn
Charles
Richard
William
Sandra
Bob
John
Gary Wayne
Donald
Michael
Bruce
Susan
Marc
Marion
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
United Virginia Bank
Riddleberger Brothers, Inc.
J.S. Denton & Sons
Virginia Electric & Power Company
Rockingham National Bank
Kwik Kopy Printing
Shomo & Lineweaver Insurance Agency
Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc.
Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau, Inc.
Merck & Company, Inc.
Rockingham County Planning Department
County of Rockingham
Harrisonburg/Rockingham Comm. Services
Dunham – Bush, Inc.
Rockingham National Bank
Merck & Company, Inc.
Shomo & Lineweaver Insurance Agency
Wampler Foods, Inc.
Hoover, Hoover, Penrod & Davenport
Bridgewater College
Ram Plumbing Supply
United Virginia Bank
Virginia Poultry Federation
Merck & Company, Inc.
ComSonics, Inc.
Brown’s Pharmacy, Inc.
Nielsen Construction Company, Inc.
Harrisonburg City School Board
Massanutten Bank & Trust
Dunham – Bush, Inc.
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham
Taylor Rental Center
WHSV – TV
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1980-1981
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Burner
Cannaday
Cave
Dillenbeck
Eaton
Emerson
Frazier
Grey
Harter
Hartman
Helmuth
Holzner
Hopkins
Ingram
Jolly
Kearnes
Ludlum
McNulty
Miller
Oversmith
Packett
Pursley
Rampley
Randolph
Secrist
Silverstein Snyder
Updike
Wenger
Whitmore
John Scott
Robert L.
John David
Warren H.
Patricia H.
Alan
Robert B.
Elizabeth L.
Joseph S.
Curt
Leslie
Charles
Gerald A.
Brian D.
Lawrence G.
Douglas G.
Victor
Kendrick
Edgar
Gary
Michael R.
Edward L.
Thomas Neil
Walter Philip
Rozine S.
Gary H.
Dennis L.
Phillip W.
Norman R.
Terry L.
Rockingham National Bank
Dunham – Bush
WQPO
Dunham – Bush
Rockingham National Bank
Rockingham County
The Frazier Quarry, Inc.
American Federal Savings & Loan
Valley National Bank
Truck Enterprises, Inc.
Eastern Mennonite College
WHSV – TV
United Virginia Bank
The Farm Loan Corporation
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rocco, Inc.
Rocco, Inc.
WHSV –TV
Rocco, Inc.
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.
Captain Graham’s Seafood Restaurant
Rockingham National Bank
Dunham – Bush
Shenandoah Valley Electric Coop., Inc.
Virginia Poultry Federation
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Valley National Bank
WHSV – TV
Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau, Inc.
Pleasant View Homes for the Handicapped
5555
Community Leadership Program Yearbook
1979-1980
56
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ORGANIZATION
Ardoin
Baily
Canada
Carper
Collins
Esser
Fitzgerald
Funkhouser
Gordon
Gravatt
Haas
Heatwole
Holden
Howell
Larson
Lisky
Lohr
Mandeville
Mauzy
McAlister
McIntosh
Mitchell
Morris
Nicol
O’Connor
Paxton
Riddlebarger
Ring
Rosson
Shockey
Snyder
Strickler
Strickler
York
Richard L.
Carolyn Lynn
Arden Fontaine
James H.
Steven
Paul M.
Michael F.
Dan
Steven H.
Patricia M.
Dale K.
Leo E.
Robert L.
Gary
Sandy
Winston R.
Robert James Sally
Elizabeth
Howard E.
Roger A.
Jim
Michael
Alan C.
Robert E.
Joseph S.
Stephen N.
Robert Ray
Robert A.
John E.
James David W.
Robert Warren
Michael James Dunham – Bush, Inc.
Holiday Inn
Rocco Building Supply, Inc.
First Virginia Bank – Planters
Rockingham Milling Co., Inc.
United Virginia Bank
Rockingham National Bank
Service Stationers, Inc.
Rockingham National Bank
Rockingham National Bank
WVPT
Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley Electric CO-OP, Inc.
Rocco, Inc.
Rockingham National Bank
Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau
Rockingham National Bank
WHSV –TV
Broadway High School
Shenandoah Valley Electric CO-OP, Inc.
WVPT
Rocco, Inc.
Rocco Turkey Farms
Swift & Company
Dunham – Bush, Inc.
Rockingham County Board of Supervisors
Dunham – Bush, Inc.
Rockingham National Bank
Truck Enterprises, Inc.
Shockey Motors
Harrisonburg City Schools
Rocco, Inc.
Rocco, Inc.
Harrisonburg Electric Commission