2025 SESSION
INTRODUCED
25104791D
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 276
Offered January 14, 2025
Confirming appointments by the Governor of certain persons communicated to the General Assembly January 10, 2025.
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Patron—Rouse
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly confirm the following appointments of certain persons made by Governor Glenn Youngkin and communicated to the General Assembly January 10, 2025.
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Horse Industry Board
Sharon Molster of Reva, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Robert Banner.
Barbara Riggs of Upperville, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Kelly Foltman.
Peanut Board
James Andrew Darden of Carrsville, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed himself.
Jennifer Simpson of Suffolk, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Joey Doyle.
Potato Board
Ronald Bailey of Cape Charles, Virginia, Member, appointed December 16, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.
Sheep Industry Board
Clinton Bell of Tazewell, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed himself.
Amanda Fletcher of Abingdon, Virginia, Member, appointed December 16, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed herself.
Jason Geesaman of Cullen, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed James Thomas.
Timothy Mize of Warrenton, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed himself.
Jim Mumaw of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed himself.
Jack Schutte of Boyce, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed James Hilleary.
Jason Shiflett of New Hope, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed himself.
Carroll "Mac" Swortzel of Greenville, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed himself.
Donald Lee Wright of Glade Springs, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed himself.
Small Grains Board
Lynn Gayle of Onancock, Virginia, Member, appointed December 11, 2024, for a term of three years beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2027, to succeed himself.
Josey Moore of Brookneal, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of three years beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2027, to succeed Dave Black.
Jimmy Oliver of Windsor, Virginia, Member, appointed December 11, 2024, for a term of three years beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2027, to succeed himself.
Alicia Pence of Salem, Virginia, Member, appointed December 11, 2024, for a term of three years beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2027, to succeed Candice Wilson.
AUTHORITY
Online Virginia Network Authority
Taneisha Brown of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed December 5, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Susan Patrick.
Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority
Michael Paul Nolde of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Donna Edmonds.
COMMERCE AND TRADE
Board of Housing and Community Development
Aaron Osleger of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Richard Gregory.
Commission on Local Government
Heather Cordasco of Williamsburg, Virginia, Member, appointed December 11, 2024, for a term of five years beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2029, to succeed Diane Linderman.
Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
H. Wayne Carter of Chase City, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Gary Walker.
Sandra Frederick of Abingdon, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Sandy Ratliff.
Lee "Hampton" Wilkins of Danville, Virginia, Member, appointed December 30, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Frank Ruff.
Virginia Coal Mine Safety Board
Keith Sigmon of Tazewell, Virginia, Member, appointed December 2, 2024, for a term of four years beginning January 18, 2023, and ending January 17, 2027, to succeed Harry Childress.
COMMONWEALTH
Virginia-Asian Advisory Board
Mansoor Qureshi of Leesburg, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Salinna Lor.
Virginia LGBTQ+ Advisory Board
John Spivey of Norfolk, Virginia, Member, appointed December 16, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Jes Simmons.
COMPACTS
Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Compact Commission
David Wilson of Surry, Virginia, Member, appointed December 18, 2024, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning December 18, 2024, to succeed Herbert Wheary.
EDUCATION
Board of Regents of Gunston Hall
Betsy Holtzmuller Wilson of Proctorville, Ohio, Member, appointed on December 2, 2024, for a term of five years beginning October 26, 2023, and ending October 25, 2028, to succeed Dale Walters.
Linda Lee Ballard Grew of Raleigh, North Carolina, Member, appointed on January 6, 2025, for a term of five years beginning October 26, 2024, and ending October 25, 2029, to succeed Annie Gray Dixon.
Ann Rankin Fleming of Louisville, Kentucky, Member, appointed on December 9, 2024, for a term of five years beginning October 26, 2024, and ending October 25, 2029, to succeed Katherine Davis.
Board of Trustees of the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
Ryland Clark of South Boston, Virginia, Member, appointed December 16, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Hubert Pannell.
Board of Visitors of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind
Kathryn Campbell of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed December 19, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to fill a new seat.
Ryan Whitworth of Suffolk, Virginia, Member, appointed January 6, 2025, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to fill a new seat.
State Historical Records Advisory Board
Deborah Harvey of Lovingston, Virginia, Member, appointed December 16, 2024, for a term of three years beginning November 1, 2024, and ending October 31, 2027, to succeed Audrey Paulette Davis.
Angela Rice of Hurt, Virginia, Member, appointed December 20, 2024, for a term of three years beginning November 1, 2024, and ending October 31, 2027, to succeed Lori Ann Terjesen.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Debbie Garrett of Buena Vista, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Verdena Jennings.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Advisory Board on Acupuncture
Elizabeth Fuqua of North Chesterfield, Virginia, Member, appointed December 17, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Janet Borges.
Advisory Board on Art Therapy
Ashley Wiley of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Brenda Bonuccelli.
Advisory Board on Genetic Counseling
Lydia Higgs of Roanoke, Virginia, Member, appointed December 2, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed herself.
Tifany Lewis of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed December 10, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Tahnee Causey.
Advisory Board on Occupational Therapy
Caroline Barnes of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed December 10, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Kathryn Skibek.
Dennis Lites of Suffolk, Virginia, Member, appointed December 9, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Karen Lebo.
Advisory Board on Polysomnographic Technology
Michael Polsky of North Chesterfield, Virginia, Member, appointed January 6, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Abdul Amir.
Advisory Board on Respiratory Care
Daniel Grinnan of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed December 6, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Bruce Rubin.
Maternal Mortality Review Team
Hannah Coley of Goochland, Virginia, Member, appointed December 6, 2024, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Kristie Burnette.
Office of New Americans Advisory Board
Martha Cohen of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed December 9, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Rammy Barbari.
Manoj Mathai of Aldie, Virginia, Member, appointed December 16, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Daniel Villar.
Radiation Advisory Board
Jeffrey Siebers of Henrico, Virginia, Member, appointed December 11, 2024, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor beginning December 11, 2024, to succeed Karen Dameron.
Rare Disease Council
Christina Peroutka of Manassas, Virginia, Member, appointed December 16, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Samantha Vergano.
Renal Disease Council
Joseph Wilkins of Chester, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Pavan Annamaraju.
State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
Walter Bailey of Phenix, Virginia, Member, appointed December 11, 2024, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Dillard Ferguson.
State Executive Council for Children's Services
Amelia Ross-Hammond of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Willie Greene.
Task Force on Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Francis Chuidian of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Scott Sparks.
Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council
Florije Shala of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed November 25, 2024, for a term of three years beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2026, to succeed Jennifer Reese.
Jill Yates of Grundy, Virginia, Member, appointed December 9, 2024, for a term of three years beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2027, to succeed Kendall Lamar Lee.
INDEPENDENT
Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission
Jennifer Lee of Portsmouth, Virginia, Member, appointed December 10, 2024, for a term of four years beginning May 14, 2023, and ending May 13, 2027, to succeed Karen James.
Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund Board
Richard Harris of Kenbridge, Virginia, Member, appointed December 17, 2024, for a term of six years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2030, to succeed himself.
LABOR
Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Jackie Kowal of New Kent, Virginia, Member, appointed December 18, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Kaytlyn Young.
NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES
Board of Conservation and Recreation
Gretchen Byrd of Richmond, Virginia, Member, appointed December 17, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Danielle Heisler.
Board of Trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History
David Furth of Alexandria, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of five years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2029, to succeed Sherri Jordan.
Cathy Hincker of Hayes, Virginia, Member, appointed December 12, 2024, for a term of five years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2029, to succeed Roberto Quinones.
Cave Board
David Hubbard of Charlottesville, Virginia, Member, appointed December 16, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed Mark Hodge.
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Board of Trustees
Robert Beals of Chesterfield, Virginia, Member, appointed December 18, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Woodie Walker.
Bradley Gable of Bluemont, Virginia, Member, appointed December 18, 2024, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Vargas Poppe.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Advisory Committee on Sexual and Domestic Violence
Karli Meagher of Sparta, North Carolina, Member, appointed December 17, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Tammy Sharpe.
Corrections Oversight Committee
Erik Brown of New Kent, Virginia, Member, appointed December 17, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Tracy Ray.
Marcus Elam of Powhatan, Virginia, Member, appointed January 6, 2025, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to fill a new seat.
Joel Hughes of Moseley, Virginia, Member, appointed December 13, 2024, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Michael Dunnavant.
David Matthews of North Chesterfield, Virginia, Member, appointed January 6, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Donna Anderson.
Henry Ponton of Boydton, Virginia, Member, appointed December 18, 2024, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to fill a new seat.
TRANSPORTATION
Aerospace Advisory Council
Kurt Eberly of Arlington, Virginia, Member, appointed December 18, 2024, for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.
Thomas "Tombo" Jones of Christiansburg, Virginia, Member, appointed December 18, 2024, for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.
Joseph Oyler of Stafford, Virginia, Member, appointed December 18, 2024, for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.
Roosevelt Mercer of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Member, appointed December 18, 2024, for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2026, to succeed himself.
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Jonathan Burks of Arlington, Virginia, Member, appointed January 6, 2025, for a term of six years beginning November 24, 2024, and ending November 23, 2030, to succeed Jose Walter Tejada.
Motor Vehicle Dealer Board
Richard Myers of Rockingham, Virginia, Member, appointed January 7, 2025, to serve an unexpired term beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Roman Robinson.
VETERANS AND DEFENSE AFFAIRS
Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations
James Cuthbertson of Glen Allen, Virginia, Member, appointed December 18, 2024, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Mark Atchison.
Justin LeHew of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Member, appointed January 6, 2025, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed Jack Hilgers.
Angela McConnell of Front Royal, Virginia, Member, appointed December 16, 2024, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to fill a new seat.
Timothy Taylor of Moseley, Virginia, Member, appointed January 6, 2025, for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, to succeed John Clickener.