The Board of Directors of the New River Valley Agency on Aging is the principal policy making unit of the Agency. Policy-making, oversight in program determinations, and assuring the availability of funds and accountability for their expenditure are the primary functions of the Board. The Agency’s Charter and By-Laws further define the role of the Board of Directors.
Members are appointed by the governing bodies in each of the eight governmental jurisdictions in Planning District 4. There are 8 primary members and 8 alternate members appointed. The Board of Directors usually meet at least quarterly on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. Meetings are publicized and are open to the public. If you would like to be contacted prior to each meeting, please contact the Agency.
New River Valley Agency on Aging
Board of Directors
Sally Anna Stepleton, Chair
Appointed by the City of Radford
Deena Flinchum, Treasurer
Appointed by Montgomery County
Johana Hicks
Appointed by the Town of Christiansburg
John Peek
Appointed by Giles County
Lauren Colliver
Appointed by the Town of Blacksburg
Peggy Weston
Appointed by the Town of Pulaski
Kim Wright
Appointed by Pulaski County
Linda Milsaps
Appointed by Floyd County
Kim Bowman
Appointed by the Town of Christiansburg
Paul Baker (Chappy)
Appointed by Giles County
Susan Mattingly
Appointed by the Town of Blacksburg
Jenny Shepherd
Appointed by the Town of Pulaski
Tom Patton
Appointed by Montgomery County
Anthony Akers
Appointed by Pulaski County
Kim Chido
Appointed by Floyd County
The Advisory Council of the New River Valley Agency on Aging carries out an advisory function that furthers the Agency’s mission of developing and coordinating community based systems of services for older adults in the 4th Planning District. The Advisory Council provides recommendations to the Agency’s Board of Directors on policies, planning, and programming. Development of the Agency’s Area Plan is a primary responsibility of the Advisory Council.
Members of the Advisory Council are appointed to serve on the Advisory Council by the Agency’s Board of Directors. Members represent community organizations, health and human services agencies, consumers of services, local elected officials, minority populations, and persons with leadership experience. The Advisory Council meets at least quarterly on the third Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Meetings are publicized and are open to the public. If you would like to be contacted prior to each meeting, please contact the Agency.
New River Valley Agency on Aging
Board of Directors
Floyd County
Hilda Burnette
Pulaski County
James Wilson
Vacant
Town of Christiansburg
Carol Cornish
Vacant
Giles County
Claude Wimmer
Fred Thompson
City of Radford
Helen HarveyChair
Dr. Richard Harshberger,Vice Chair
Town of Pulaski
Terrie SternbergSecretary
Janet Johnson
Montgomery County
Annette Calhoun
Jill Songer
Town of Blacksburg
Marya McPherson
Members at Large
Dawn Taylor
Jennifer Wilsie
Dr. Sarah Gilbert
Dan Maderick
Ray Parks
Executive Director
Email: rparks@nrvaoa.org
Gretchen Lawson
Nutrition Supervisors
Email: nutrition@nrvaoa.org
Pat Corvin
Administrative Assistant
Volunteer Pulaski! Program Coordinator
Kaleena Alexander
Aging & Disability Specialist
Email: kalexander@nrvaoa.org
Sandi Hoback
Information and Program Assistant
Email: shoback@nrvaoa.org
Stephanie Cressell
Fiscal Assistant
Email: scressell@nrvaoa.org
Brittany Long
Aging & Disability Supervisor
Email: blong@nrvaoa.org
Susan Jacobs
Aging & Disability Specialist
Email: sjacobs@nrvaoa.org
Elizabeth Wray
Virginia Insurance Counseling Assistance Program
Email: vicap@nrvaoa.org
Jennifer Viers
Director of Finance & Administration
Email: jviers@nrvaoa.org
Janet Brennend
Long Term Care Ombudsman/Elder Abuse Prevention Specialist
Email: ombudsman@nrvaoa.org
Gerald Spence
Aging & Disability Specialist
Email: gspence@nrvaoa.org
Kim Snider
Email: communityengage@nrvaoa.org
Community Engagement & Development Director