Board of Directors
The Board of Directors manages the Society and consists of the Officers, which constitute the Executive Committee, Chairs of the Standing Committees, Directors-At-Large, and the Chapter Representatives. Any member of the Society in good standing who is actively engaged in the conservation of Virginia’s native plants may be elected to the Board.
The Officers, Directors-At-Large, and Standing Committee Chairs are elected at the annual meeting from a slate prepared by the Nominating Committee, to serve a term of three (3) years. The Chapter Representatives are presidents of the chapters, unless appointed by their board to represent the president.
The Annual Meeting and a Board of Directors meeting is regularly held in September. Three (3) other Board meetings are held in June, December and March. View the VNPS Event Calendar.
Elected Officers
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Nancy Vehrs |
| 1st Vice President | Kevin Howe |
| 2nd Vice President | Sally Anderson |
| Treasurer | Kathleen Stasulis |
| Recording Secretary | Elizabeth (Betty) Truax |
Directors of Standing Committees
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Botany | W. John Hayden |
| Conservation | Barbara Ryan |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Melody Mobley |
| Education | Joey Thompson |
| Fundraising | Margaret (Peggy) Troyer |
| Horticulture | Laura Beaty |
| Membership | Kathleen O’Shea |
| Publications | Virginia Witmer |
| Publicity | Ashley Moulton |
| Native Plant Site Registry | Charles Smith |
| Native Plant Site Registry | Rod Simmons |
Directors at Large
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Director at Large | Joseph Villari |
| Grants Manager | Kevin Howe |
| Invasive Plant Education | Jim Hurley |
| Natural Heritage | John Townsend |
| Technology | Mark Murphy |
Chapter Representatives
| Chapter | Name |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Wildflower Society | Jennifer McCarthy, President |
| Jefferson | Mary Lee Epps, President |
| John Clayton | Lucile Kossodo, President |
| New River | Mary Rhoades, Interim President |
| Northern Neck Native Plant Society | Betsy Washington, President |
| Piedmont | Mitzi Fox, President |
| Pocahontas | Matt Brooks, President |
| Potowmack | Alan Ford, President |
| Prince William Wildflower Society | Nancy Vehrs, President |
| Shenandoah | Anna Maria Johnson, President |
| South Hampton Roads | Pat Quinn, President |
| Upper James River | Jan Smith, President |
Other
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Newsletter Editor | Nancy Sorrells |
| Office Manager | Karen York |
Last updated September 3, 2023
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