Aug 18, 2025  
2025-2026 University Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Academic Catalog

Board and Administration


Board Members

Term Expires

Dale S. Ardizzone ‘85, M.S. ‘86

Charlotte, NC

June 30, 2028

Jeanne S. Armentrout ‘81

Fincastle, VA

June 30, 2026

Betsy D. Beamer ‘81

Henrico, VA

June 30, 2028

Joann Craig ‘83

Radford, VA

June 30, 2027

Callie M. Dalton ‘82

Roanoke, VA

June 30, 2028

William C. Davis

Blacksburg, VA

June 30, 2028

Betty Jo Foster ‘69, Ed.D.

Ringgold, VA

June 30, 2027

Jennifer Wishon Gilbert
Vice Rector

Mount Jackson, VA

June 30, 2026

Mary Anne Holbrook ‘02, M.S. ‘04

Bristol, VA

June 30, 2029

Tyler W. Lester ‘15
Rector

Abingdon, VA

June 30, 2029

George Mendiola Jr. ‘00, MBA ‘02

Manassas, VA

June 30, 2026

Anthony Moore

Richmond, VA

June 30, 2029

David A. Smith ‘85, M.S. ‘87

Roanoke, VA

June 30, 2027

Jonathan Sweet

Fairlawn, VA

June 30, 2028

James C. Turk
Blacksburg, VA

June 30, 2026

   
   
Two non-voting members are selected each year: one representing the faculty and one representing the student body.

Secretary to the Board of Visitors:
Karen Casteele

 

Administration

Dr. Bret Danilowicz
President

Dr. Bethany Usher
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Rob Hoover
Vice President for Finance and Administration

Dr. Angela M. Joyner
Vice President for Economic Development and Corporate Education

Dr. Susan Trageser
Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Dannette Gomez Beane
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Strategic Communications

Ms. Penny White
Vice President for Advancement