PLP Class of 1995, Fall
Suan Allen, Madison County, planner and policy analyst with the Fairfax County Park Authority; former member of the Madison County Planning Commission, former president of the Conservation Roundtable of Washington, co-owner of a bed-and-breakfast.
Mike Barrett, Virginia Beach, chief executive officer of a development company; former chairman of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, president of the Hampton Roads Soccer Council, commanding officer of Naval Reserve Unit.
Helen Coalter, Richmond, teacher in Richmond middle school; state coordinator of the "We the People ... The Citizen and the Constitution" program; was one of social studies teachers in the nation chosen in as a Citizen Ambassador to Vietnam.
Sean Connaughton, Prince William County, director of legislative and governmental affairs for Washington law firm; chairman of local Republican Party committee; participates in pro bono legal services program for disabled veterans; officer in Naval Reserve.
Carter Elliot, Lynchburg, dairy farmer; former member of Campbell County Board of Supervisors, former president of Virginia Association of Counties, chairman of local Democratic Party committee.
Chuck Griffith, Norfolk, Commonwealth's attorney; former federal prosecutor; member of church vestry; board member of Norfolk YMCA.
Gwen Hedgepeth, Richmond, science teacher in Richmond public schools; former member of Richmond City Council, assistant pastor of Baptist church, and president of Coalition of Environmental Organizations in Richmond.
Tracy Howard, Radford, general registrar of voters in Radford; member of executive board of state voter registrar's association, president of youth foundation of Kiwanis Club.
Sue Lewis, Charlottesville, investment executive with Paine Webber; former chair of Charlottesville Planning Commission, president of local League of Women Voters, and member of the Thomas Jefferson Sustainability Council.
Lynwood Lewis, Accomac, lawyer; board of directors of Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, chairman of Accomack County Democratic Party, issues coordinator in the Bagley for Governor campaign.
Al Marra, Loudoun County, deputy executive officer of Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Public Health Service; former vice chairman of Loudoun County Corrections Board; vessel examiner with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Rudy McCollum, Richmond, lawyer; vice president of law firm, on the Deacon Board of Baptist Church and on the executive board of Richmond NAACP.
Judy Rosenblatt, Virginia Beach, lawyer; member of the Virginia Beach Planning Commission, president-elect of the Virginia Beach Bar Association and chairman of the Young Leadership division of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.
Brad Sexauer, Danville, vice president for planning and marketing at Danville Regional Medical Center; chairman of district council of Boy Scouts; member of advisory council of American College of Healthcare Executives.
Bob Spadaccini, Virginia Beach, general manager of a credit service company; vice president of civic league, elder in Presbyterian Church and board member of the Tidewater Chapter of the Boy Scouts.
I was an active volunteer in the Boy Scout program for 18 years as a leader, trainer and program chairman on the district, council and regional levels, served on staff for the 1985 National Jamboree, Wood Badge (Boy Scout and Cub Scout Trainer), received the Silver Beaver Award. Currently serve as the New Unit Organizer for Goose Creek District. Past community service includes Jaycee Women, Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Christmas in April (Rebuilding Together), school PTAs, etc. I have been active in the Republican Party since 1969, as a volunteer. In 1989, I joined the Loudoun County Republican Committee and have served on many candidate steering committees (local and state), as Committee Secretary for nine years, as Eastern Vice Chairman of the 10th District for 12 years (current), on State Central Committee for six years (current). I have been a delegate to many state and local conventions since 1989. The most memorable two things that have happened to me were when Governor George W. Bush, on a swing through Northern Virginia on a campaign trip, reacting to some comments I made to him during Q&A at an event, came over and gave me a big kiss. The second happened at a campaign rally in Northern Virginia for President George W. Bush in 2004. The President was shaking hands going around the perimeter of the room, when he got to me I said “God bless you, Mr. President” and he kissed me again. This time the press got the video of it and my husband snagged it from the White House pool feed. So it’s recorded for posterity!”
Gary Thomson, Chesterfield County, accountant; president of the Virginia Business/Education Partnership Program; president-elect of the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce and the Colonial Heights Kiwanis Club; district chairman of Chesterfield County Republican Party.
Rose Tompkins, Prince William County, licensed clinical social worker; vice chair of Prince William County Commission for Women.
Charlotte Wilhelmi, Fairfax County, director of College Relations and Development at Northern Virginia Community College; member of the Northern Virginia Business Roundtable, vice chair of the Health Systems Agency of Northern Virginia, and past vice chair of the Arts Council of Fairfax County.
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