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

Christopher A. Carter

Chris Carter is principal at George Washington High School in Danville and a graduate of Longwood University (M.Ed.) and Shaw University (B. S.) He has more than 20 years of experience in various aspects of education, including teaching and coaching, and has received numerous awards. He is a volunteer with the Prison Ministry.

 

 

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.

 

 

Wayne Wilson

Wayne Wilson of Pittsylvania County is an independent business adviser, as well as Founder and President of Southern Virginia Online LLC. Formerly President of PC Connection, Inc. and a partner in national accounting firm Deloitte & Touche LP, he currently serves on the boards of directors of three publicly traded companies - ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Edgewater Technology, and Hologic, Inc. He is an active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Chatham.