The Virginia Tech Foundation has seven highly active and engaged committees which oversee matters of importance to the foundation’s mission. We are grateful to each of our committee and board members who generously dedicate their time and expertise.
Committee Appointments 2022-2023
Executive Committee
Ms. Jacqueline “Jackie” L. Archer
Mr. Christopher J. Brightman
Mr. J. Benjamin “Ben” Doughtie
Mr. Gregory C. Godsey
Ms. Starlette B. Johnson (Chair)
Ms. Letitia A. Long
Mr. William N. Park (Vice Chair)
Mrs. Renae C. Pearson
Mr. Christopher M. Quillen
Ms. Laila N. Rossi
Dr. Timothy D. Sands
Mr. Shirish S. Sathaye
Mr. Christopher W. “Chris” Shean
Mr. James N. Strawbridge
Mr. Gregory “Greg” C. Thompson
Advancement Committee
Ms. Margaret L. Callahan
Mr. Kevin T. Crofton
Hon. Traci J. DeShazor
Mr. J. Benjamin “Ben” Doughtie (Vice Chair)
Mr. Nathan T. Lavinka
Mrs. Renae C. Pearson (Past Chair)
Ms. Laila N. Rossi (Chair)
Audit Committee
Ms. Jacqueline “Jackie” L. Archer (Past Chair)
Mr. Gregory C. Godsey (Vice Chair)
Mr. Donald B. “Don” Halliwill
Mr. Roger H. Moore
Mr. Christopher W. “Chris” Shean (Chair)
Mr. Richard R. “Richie” Whitt, III
Compensation Committee
Ms. Starlette B. Johnson (Chair)
Mr. William N. Park
Mr. Christopher W. “Chris” Shean
Mr. Gregory “Greg” C. Thompson
Investment Committee
Mr. Omar M. Asali
Mr. Christopher J. Brightman (Past Chair)
Mr. Stephen T. “Steve” Mason
Mr. Michael E. “Mike” Melo
Mr. Shirish S. Sathaye (Vice Chair)
Mr. Gregory C. “Greg” Thompson (Chair)
Real Estate Committee
Mr. J. Ryan Lingerfelt
Mr. Marty Muscatello
Mr. William N. Park
Mr. James G. “Jim” Petrine
Mr. Christopher M. Quillen (Chair)
Mr. James N. Strawbridge (Vice Chair)
Mr. W. Lake Wagner
Nominating Committee
Mr. Christopher J. Brightman (Chair)
Mr. Kevin T. Crofton
Ms. Starlette B. Johnson
Mrs. Renae C. Pearson