Advisory Members
Each year up to four members of the community will be invited to serve one-year terms on a DRF committee as Advisory Members. These Members will provide expertise and knowledge to a standing or ad hoc committee and will have voting privileges for the committee. Advisory Members may only serve two successive, one-year terms. Serving as an Advisory Member does not guarantee a position on the Foundation Board.
Advisory Members
Gretchen B. Clark
Gretchen Clark is a licensed professional engineer in both Virginia and North Carolina. Gretchen has extensive experience in municipal engineering, economic development, and land development projects in Virginia and North Carolina. Gretchen is president of Reynolds-Clark Development, Inc., an engineering consulting firm located in Pittsylvania County. She is Fundraising Chair for Revitalization for a Greater Gretna and a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church.
Teresa Petty
Teresa Petty is the Early Childhood Education Supervisor for Pittsylvania County Schools. She holds an Education Specialist Degree from the University of Virginia, a Master of Education in Reading Specialization, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Averett University. Her professional experience includes having been a teacher, assistant principal, and principal.
Christopher R. Eastwood
Christopher R. Eastwood of Ringgold was appointed as a new advisory member at the May 12, 2010, Board of Director's Annual Meeting. A Pittsylvania County native, Eastwood is a financial advisor and certified Accredited Asset Management Specialist with Edward Jones investment firm in Danville, where he has worked for 12 years. He focuses on helping clients with retirement and estate planning. Previously, he was employed with Collie Equipment Company.
Rachael A. Sanford
Rachael A. Sanford of Danville was appointed as a new advisory member at the May 12, 2010, Board of Director's Annual Meeting. She is an attorney with Clement & Wheatley of Danville, where she practices domestic relations law and general civil litigation. Prior to joining Clement & Wheatley, she served as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Danville.