Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys Welcomes New IT Leadership
Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys Welcomes New IT LeadershipRoanoke, Virginia – Goodwill Industries of the Valleys appointed Brenda Moore as Chief Information Officer on October 4, 2021, and Chris Conner as Vice President of Information Technology on October 18, 2021. Both Moore and Conner join Goodwill’s Executive Leadership Team and will lead the Information Technology department. Moore had been with Medical Facilities of America since 1998 and served as their Chief Information Officer. She was
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Leverages a Second Solar Array to Advance its Mission
Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys Leverages a Second Solar Array to Advance its MissionRoanoke, VA – Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is harnessing clean energy from the sun to save on their electricity bill, allowing them to put those savings directly into the work they do ensuring every individual can acquire the skills and support needed to earn a good job and advance into a sustainable career.The new rooftop solar array is located on the Goodwill Roanoke Jobs Campus building in Roanoke, Virginia.
Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys Celebrates 90 Years
Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys Celebrates 90 Years Roanoke, VA – October 10 marks the 90th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. Founded in Roanoke on October 10, 1931, Goodwill consisted of a cabinet and shoe shop, store, mission hall, and 32 rooms for the homeless. The first superintendent was Mr. S.L. Thomas, and he oversaw the work of 20 - 30 people operating a paper plant that generated about $10,000 a year. Records, dating back to 1935, list the Roanoke program as one of 89
Carol Lidgard has obtained the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation
Carol Lidgard, Associate Broker and Roanoke Sales Manager at Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS® has completed the curriculum required to achieve the highly acclaimed Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. Ms. Lidgard joins other top producers in the residential real estate industry who hold the designation across the nation. The GRI is a nationally recognized designation attained by members of the National Association of REALTORS®. The program focuses on developing and increasing participants’
Freedom First Commercial Lending Expanding into the New River Valley
September 2021 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First is expanding its Commercial Lending Department deeper into the New River Valley by hiring Carie Kingery, Market Executive for the New River Valley, and Spencer Lowry, Vice President of Commercial Lending. “The future is bright for Freedom First and the opportunity to build a dynamic team in the New River Valley is exciting,” says Kingery. “Customer service is the most important part of banking and that will remain a top priority as we move forward. We are
Gentry Locke Welcomes Jessiah Hulle in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (September 7, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the addition of associate Jessiah Hulle to its Criminal & Government Investigations Group in Roanoke. Hulle will work with clients on white-collar criminal defense matters in federal courts. Prior to joining the firm, Hulle served as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Grace O’Brien of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. During law school, he served as a student attorney with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
Freedom First Welcomes Eric Van Buskirk as Vice President of Private Banking and Treasury Services
September 2021 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of Eric Van Buskirk as Vice President of Private Banking and Treasury Services. Van Buskirk has spent more than half a decade in banking and strives to help individuals, families, and businesses plan for their futures. Before joining Freedom First, he specialized in relationship management and helping others navigate holistic financial planning. He is devoted to serving others and making a positive impact on the
Dr. Anna Mackin Joins Vistar Eye Center as Team's Latest Ophthalmologist
(ROANOKE, VIRGINIA) — Vistar Eye Center welcomes Anna Mackin, M.D., as the latest ophthalmologist to join its best-in-class eye care team.As a Fellowship Trained Retina Surgeon, Dr. Mackin specializes in retina services such as vitreoretinal medicine and surgery where she will help patients with a variety of vision-threatening conditions using state-of-the-art imaging and clinical and surgical technologies.“I am grateful for this opportunity to continue striving to make a difference in people's lives as an
Newly Released US Census Bureau Data Shows Continued Growth in Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area
Thursday, August 12th – (Roanoke, VA). An initial analysis of data released today by the U.S. Census bureau showed continued population growth in the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke, and the cities of Roanoke and Salem. According to the 2020 census, population in the MSA grew 2.1% over the previous decade. Statewide, population increased by 7.9%, which represents a lower growth rate than the previous 2000-2010 Census. “We’re
Dr. Bryan Strelow Joins Vistar Eye Center Team
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA — Vistar Eye Center welcomes Bryan A. Strelow, M.D., to its best-in-class eye care team. Dr. Strelow will serve the Roanoke community as a surgical specialist for Vistar Eye Center. He is a Roanoke native and the son of Dr. Scott Strelow who is also a part of the Vistar Eye Center team. “I look forward to getting to know patients and work alongside the doctors and staff at Vistar to provide the best care,” said Dr. Strelow. “I also look forward to having the opportunity to work with
Brown Edwards’ Emily Signorelli Honored In 2021 Generation Next 40 Under 40 Class
Emily Signorelli, a Director at Brown Edwards’ Charleston, West Virginia office, has been selected as an honoree of the 2021 Class of Generation Next: 40 under 40. This honor is presented by the State Journal, West Virginia’s source for business, technology, law, education, tourism, energy, and healthcare news. The Generation Next: 40 Under 40 program was created sixteen years ago to celebrate West Virginia’s outstanding professionals who make a difference on the job and in their communities. This
Gentry Locke Partner Catherine Huff Recognized by Roanoke Bar Association
ROANOKE, Va. (June 9, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to congratulate Catherine J. Huff on her recognition as the Roanoke Bar Association 2021 Young Lawyer of the Year. Huff joined Gentry Locke in 2011 as an associate and became a partner in 2017. Since then, she has developed a successful practice, which focuses on employment, insurance, and workers’ compensation. She has litigated cases in both state and federal courts in Virginia and has also represented companies before the EEOC
Woods Rogers Announces New E-Discovery Practice Group
Woods Rogers is excited to announce the creation of an E-Discovery Practice Group dedicated to helping clients collect, preserve, and review electronically stored information. The discovery process is one of the most important and expensive parts of litigation. In the past, the process could involve thousands or hundreds of thousands of physical pieces of paper. Now, the bulk of discovery is stored electronically and the volume of that information increased significantly over the last 20 years.
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Five Johnson, Ayers & Matthews Lawyers Named Among Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2021
Johnson, Ayers & Matthews, P.L.C., is pleased to announce that four of their attorneys have been named to the 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list and one has been named to the 2021 Virginia Rising Stars list.Named to the 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list:Ronald M. Ayers – Eminent DomainLori J. Bentley – Civil Litigation DefenseJohn D. Eure – Insurance CoverageKenneth J. Ries – Civil Litigation DefenseNamed to the 2021 Virginia Rising Stars list:Kathryn A. Poe – Civil Litigation DefenseAbout Johnson, Ayers &
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Executive Director Announces Retirement
Roanoke, VA., March 25th, 2021 - Wayne Strickland will retire in June as Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission after 42 years. Wayne joined the Regional Commission, then the Fifth District Planning District Commission, in 1979 as a Regional Planner. In 1981, he was promoted to the Chief of Land Use and Environmental Planning and in 1987 became Executive Director of the Regional Commission where he has served until his retirement this year. During his time at the Commission,
ValleyStar Credit Union looks to the future with new interim CEO
Martinsville, Virginia (March 5, 2021) – ValleyStar Credit Union is pleased to announce Lisa Lambrecht as its interim chief executive officer (CEO) to lead the credit union as it rises to meet the expectations of digital transformation and innovation. As the former CEO of Entrust Financial Credit Union in Richmond and more recently as the executive vice president of ValleyStar, Lisa brings 20 years of experience serving credit unions. “ValleyStar will benefit from Lisa’s proven track record of
Online Boggle Tournament Will Replace BRL’s Scrabble Tradition
March 2, 2021 Roanoke, VA — The pandemic has required Blue Ridge Literacy to adjust nearly all of its programs this past year, and now the non-profit is transforming its signature fundraising event. For 15 years, a Scrabble tournament has been the organization’s main fundraising event, but this year, an online Boggle tournament will replace the Scrabble tradition. Boggle is a word game with the goal of finding as many words as possible in a jumbled grid of letters. Its popularity and simple rules make
ROANOKE VALLEY CENTER FOR SIGHT HOSTS 14TH ANNUAL GIFT OF SIGHT DAY
ROANOKE, VA, DECEMBER 4, 2020 - The Roanoke Valley Center for Sight, in conjunction with Vistar Eye Center and Eye Care and Surgery, hosted the 14th annual Gift of Sight Day on Friday, December 4, 2020. Chad D. Albright, M.D., an ophthalmologist with Vistar Eye Center, provided free eye surgery to three individuals at the Roanoke Valley Center for Sight in Salem (438 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153). The Gift of Sight Day offers individuals the special opportunity to receive free eye surgery from
R&K Solutions Employee-Owner Receives Charles R. Edmunson Scholarship Award
R&K Solutions’ employee-owner, Michelle Williams, received the Charles R. Edmunson Scholarship from the Employee Ownership Foundation in the Recognition of Achievement Category. Scholarships for this category are awarded to highly qualified individuals within mature employee-owned companies who continue to move forward with their employee ownership journey. Each year, the Employee Ownership Foundation honors the memory of Charles Edmunson by awarding scholarships for the training of non-management
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Seven Johnson, Ayers & Matthews Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2021)
Johnson, Ayers & Matthews, P.L.C., is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Legal professionals and their clients regard a listing in Best Lawyers as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. Those named to the 2021 Best Lawyers in America® list are:Ronald M. Ayers – Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Personal Injury Litigation – DefendantsWilliam P. Wallace, Jr. – Personal Injury
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Six Woods Rogers attorneys are a 2020 Lawyer of the Year for Roanoke
Six Woods Rogers attorneys are a 2020 Lawyer of the Year for Roanoke, as named by Best Lawyers in America©.Recognition by Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review. These six attorneys were ranked as Best Lawyers in their practice areas for at least ten years and now are each recognized as a Lawyer of the Year for Roanoke. Lawyers of the Year have the highest peer feedback in their region and legal practice area.The Woods Rogers attorneys receiving the 2020 Lawyer of Year award for Roanoke, VA
