PEOPLE – June 2013

EASTERN VIRGINIA

Edna Baehre-Kolovani, president of Tidewater Community College, named the 2013 Mildred B. Bulpitt Woman of the Year by the American Association for Women in Community Colleges. (News release)

William B. Hubbard, named partner, Hubbard, Terry and Britt, Irvington. He was an associate with the firm. (News release)

Maureen Matsen, named university counsel at Christopher Newport University in Newport News. She was assistant state secretary of natural resources. (VirginiaBusiness.com)

Lisa M. McGurty, named senior structural engineer, Speight, Marshall & Francis PC, Virginia Beach. She was senior engineering project manager with Simpson Strong-Tie, Pleasanton, Calif. (News release)

Paul R. Schmidt, named to the Virginia Waste Management Board. He is an attorney with Poole & Mahoney PC, Virginia Beach. (News release)

Tom W. Schnautz, promoted to assistant vice president, research and advanced technology, Norfolk Southern. He was director, advanced train control. (News release)

Bharati Srivastava, named medical director, Patriots Colony at Williamsburg. In addition to her role at Patriots Colony, Srivastava serves as the medical director for the Riverside Health System Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health, Williamsburg. Before joining Riverside, Srivastava practiced in Michigan for nearly three decades. (News release)

Michael P. Zarpas joined S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. in Norfolk as vice president, retail brokerage and development. His past experience includes serving as top retail producer with GVA Advantis and Robinson Sigma Commercial Real Estate.  (VirginiaBusiness.com)

Dustin Branner, named commercial relationship manager/financial adviser, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Timberville. Branner has more than 12 years of banking experience. (Daily News-Record)

Adrienne G. Bloss, named vice president for academic affairs, Shenandoah University, Winchester, effective July 8. Bloss is associate dean for academic affairs and institutional relations at Roanoke College in Salem. (The Northern Virginia Daily)

Dwight Hartman, named philanthropist of the year, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Harrisonburg. Hartman is the founder of Truck Enterprises, Harrisonburg. (Daily News-Record)

Elton Roshi of Harrisonburg has been promoted to retail branch manager of the DuPont Community Credit Union’s Woodstock Office. Roshi has worked in the financial services industry for 11 years and has been with DCCU for more than four years. (Daily News-Record)

Eloise Stader, granted emeritus status on the board of directors, The Stone House Foundation, Stephens City. She served as the foundation’s vice president. (The Northern Virginia Daily)

Rachel Geiersbach, promoted to vice president, legal, Advance Auto Parts, Roanoke. She was director, securities law and corporate governance. (News release)

Guru Ghosh, named vice president for Outreach and International Affairs at Virginia Tech.  Ghosh has been Virginia Tech’s associate vice president for international affairs since 2011. (News release)

Sonia Hirt, named interim associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech, effective Aug. 10. Hirt is chair and a faculty member of the Urban Affairs and Planning department. (News release)

Dr. Anne C. Hutchins, promoted to chief of staff at The Salem VA Medical Center (SVAMC). She was interim chief of staff. (Smith Mountain Eagle)

Paul Knox and Theodore Koebel have received the Urban Affairs Association Service Honor Roll Award. Knox and Koebel are faculty members in the department of urban affairs and planning at Virginia Tech. (News release)

Jake Schrum, named president of Emory & Henry College, Emory, effective Aug. 1. Schrum, the retiring president of Southwestern University in Texas, will succeed Rosalind Reichard at Emory & Henry. (The Roanoke Times)  

Sue Snyder, named president at Roanoke-based D’Ardenne Associates. She was vice president. (News release)

Andrew Vipperman, promoted to vice president, controller, Shenandoah Life Insurance Co., Roanoke. Vipperman was a second vice president. (VirginiaBusiness.com)

Janine Hiller, professor of finance, insurance and business law in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Richard E. Sorensen Professor of Finance, which recognizes teaching and research excellence. (News release)

Chris Lumsden said the affiliation gives it the best chance to grow in a challenging health-care environment. (SoVaNow.com)

Walter S. Cleaton, named to the Virginia Manufactured Housing Board. He is owner of Home Solutions, South Hill. (News release)

Liam Leightley, executive director of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, Danville, is leaving the institute to take a new position in the Office of Outreach and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg. (The News & Advance)

Angela Townes-Yancey, named executive director, The South Boston Mentor Role Model Program. Yancey was development coordinator, Halifax United Way. (WorkItSoVa.com)

Tanya Verlik has been promoted to director of Henry-Martinsville Social Services. She had been the assistant director for five years. (Martinsville Bulletin)

Shelly Heiden, named CEO and member of the board of directors VBrick Systems Inc., Herndon. Heiden was senior vice president, worldwide professional services, SuccessFactors/SAP Cloud Solutions. (News release)

Mark Hewitt, promoted to executive vice president and chief strategy officer, QinetiQ North America, McLean. Hewitt previously led the Maritime and Transportation division and served as executive vice president for operations and strategic development. (VirginiaBusiness.com)

Arlington-based Rosetta Stone announced the following changes to its board of directors: Ted Leonsis will resign from the board. Board members Tom Adams and John Lindahl, will not seek re-election.  Rosetta Stone will have eight members on its board after Leonsis, Adams and Lindahl depart. (Washington Business Journal)

Robert Logan, named chief information officer, Science Applications International Corp., McLean. Logan joined SAIC in 2004 and has served as director of engineering for SAIC’s information technology services. (VirginiaBusiness.com)

Beth McCall, named senior vice president of Spear Inc.’s federal civilian division, Vienna. She previously served as vice president, federal civilian at Intelligent Decisions. (News release)

U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation in Herndon announced the following changes: Former president Keith J. Masback is now CEO, replacing Stu Shea who stepped down in March and remains chairman of the board of directors. Former vice president of operations Aimee McGranahan is now COO. (News release)

Mark C. McNabb, named chief operating officer for the VW brand, Volkswagen of America Inc., Herndon.  McNabb was president and CEO of Maserati North America. (News release)

David S. Mercer and Lucia Anna “Pia” Trigiani, principals of MercerTrigiani law firm which has offices in Alexandria and Richmond, received the 2013 Traver Scholar Award for their efforts in real estate legal education.(News release)

Randall K. Miller, named partner, Venable LLP, Vienna. Miller was partner, Arnold & Porter, McLean. (News release)

Lawrence Roberts, a former counselor to U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and senior level Democratic official, has become a partner at Venable LLP’s Tysons Corner and Washington, D.C., offices. (VirginiaBusiness.com)

Rebecca Rubin, CEO of Fredericksburg-based Marstel-Day LLC, honored at the White House for being a “champion of change.” Rubin was among 12 citizens, businesses and community leaders honored for working to prepare their communities for the consequences of climate change. (Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star)

Steven Vito, named executive vice president, Sage Communications, McLean. Vito is a former publisher and business development executive. (News release)

Sara Benghauser, named assistant secretary of natural resources for Virginia. She was special assistant for policy and legislation to the secretary of natural resources. (News release)

David B. Hale, named vice president for business and finance and treasurer, University of Richmond, effective July 29. He is vice president for finance and administration and treasurer at Hamilton, N.Y.-based Colgate University. (VirginiaBusiness.com)

Jill Kelly joined the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence, Richmond, as director of finance and operations. Kelly was a finance officer with The Community Foundation, Richmond. (RichmondBizSense.com)

Jason Long, promoted from manager to principal at Yount, Hyde & Barbour PC, Richmond. He joined the firm in 2002. (News release)

Dale G. Mullen, named partner of the regulatory and compliance department at McGuireWoods, Richmond. Mullen was the county attorney and county administrator for Louisa County.(VirginiaBusiness.com)

Nicholas J. Pace, named executive vice president of operations, compliance and regulatory, Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Richmond. He is a former executive vice president with Amerigroup. (News release)

Patrick Rogers joined NimblePitch, Richmond, as vice president of sales. Rogers has worked as an independent consultant and adviser to several technology and software firms. (RichmondBizSense.com)

William A. Royall Jr., elected president of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ board of trustees. Royall will assume office on July 1. Royall is founder and chairman of Richmond-based Royall & Co., a direct-marketing company. (VirginiaBusiness.com)

Douglas L. Sbertoli, named vice president and corporate counsel of Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc., Richmond. Sbertoli had led the public finance practice group at LeClairRyan in Richmond since 1993.  (VirginiaBusiness.com)

Brett A. Vassey, named to board of directors, Consumer Energy Alliance, Houston. Vassey is president & CEO of the Virginia Manufacturers Association, Richmond. (News release)