2019 Board of Directors

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1 2019 Board of Directors Barbara Tierney, Chair Barbara began her lifelong participation in Girl Scouting as a Brownie. Her family moved to Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, where there was no scouting. Her mother, Betty Hoover, organized Lone Troop 1, Troop on Foreign Soil and gradually recruited new scouts until the troop qualified to become the first troop of Girl Guides in Venezuela. Barbara received her Girl Guide pin from Lady Baden Powell, who officiated the transition ceremony. Barbara later earned the Curved Bar award, the highest award in Scouting at the time. Nevertheless, most importantly, she learned the power of building an organization to help others achieve their potential. Barbara L. Tierney graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, with concentrations in finance and law. Barbara pursued a multi-faceted financial career with several major financial institutions, banks and Wall Street firms. She returned to her hometown of Portsmouth, Va., in 2005 to become a hometown banker at TowneBank in Suffolk, Va., where she retired in 2014 as a Senior Vice President. Among many other responsibilities, she was very involved in mentoring and training the bank s young Management Associates, providing credit skills and career training. Barbara s passion for helping young people develop their professional careers is very much a consequence of her early experiences with Girl Scouting. The activity she treasures the most is sharing her professional and personal skills with the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast. Carolyn Pittman, Vice Chair Carolyn Pittman has worked as a financial executive for Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Ernst & Young LLC during her professional career spanning the last thirty-three years. Carolyn has an MBA in Finance from Dallas Baptist University and a bachelor s degree in accounting/data processing from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. She is a licensed Certified

2 Public Accountant and a licensed Certified Information Systems Auditor. Carolyn currently serves on the Board of Directors of Minerals Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: MTX), Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast, and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Financial Executives International, Women Corporate Directors (Washington D.C. Chapter), the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Daughters of the American Revolution (Comte de Grasse Chapter of Yorktown), Impact 100 of the Greater Peninsula, Junior League of Hampton Roads, Women United of the Peninsula, and is a 2018 graduate of the KPMG Executive Leadership Institute for Women (Richmond). Carolyn is married to her husband, Brad, and has three children, Connor, Carson, and Claire, a Girl Scout Senior. Originally, from Springfield, Missouri, she lived in Dallas, Texas, for several years before relocating to Yorktown in Luis Estrada, Treasurer Luis Estrada has worked exclusively with nonprofits as an experienced Finance Manager and Accounting Professional throughout his career. In 2011, he graduated from Old Dominion University where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, double majoring in finance and accounting. While studying at ODU, he connected with a local nonprofit and was inspired to get involved. Through this work, Luis experienced the direct impact of the nonprofit at an individual and community level, which fundamentally changed his professional and personal focus to nonprofits. From that point on, Luis dedicated himself to serving nonprofits through finance and administration. He has had the privilege of managing the finance departments for a few local nonprofits, where he gained experience in federal and private grant management, donor relations and accounting, general nonprofit administration, accounting information systems, nonprofit tax issues, and overall organizational strategy and management and through this, has had the chance to serve those impacted by HIV, the LGBT+ community, and children facing extreme poverty in Nicaragua. After moving to the healthcare field, Luis continues his nonprofit service through volunteering and consulting for nonprofits on small projects and serving as the Chair of the WHRO Emerging Leaders Board, a board member of the Hampton Roads Young Leaders Roundtable, and NFK FWD. Luis lives in Norfolk with his partner, Matthew.

3 Susan Blake Susan Blake joined Dominion in 2000 as an employee relations attorney. In 2006, she became the director of employee relations/attorney responsible for all employment lawrelated issues company-wide. In 2012, Blake was promoted to vice president of human resources for Dominion Enterprises and its parent, Landmark Media Enterprises LLC. She has excelled through her strong intellect and broad understanding of human resources and employee relations. Prior to joining Dominion Enterprises, Blake worked for Jackson & Kelly in Charleston, WV and Littler Mendelson in Washington, DC. Blake previously was chairman of the human resources committee for the local chapter of the American Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia and currently serves on the Campaign Cabinet of the United Way of South Hampton Roads. She is also very involved in Rotary International s local Reading is Fundamental campaign, reading and delivering new books to local elementary school children in need. Blake received a bachelor s degree in economics and political science from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor degree from the College of William & Mary. Tricia Hudson Tricia D. Hudson serves as the president and owner of Strategic Solutions by Tricia, LLC. She has been a development professional since 1996 and has served the nonprofit sector and higher education during that time. During her career, she has raised over $40 million in support of various organizations and served on a number of boards in the Hampton Roads community. Tricia is a member and past president of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and has served as the National Philanthropy Day Event Chairman.

4 She is currently a member of LEAD Hampton Roads Alumni, founding member of the Old Dominion University Women s Initiative Network and a member of the George Mason University Alumni Association. During Tricia s fundraising career, she has been affiliated with Old Dominion University, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Wesleyan College, the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross. Tricia received her B.A. in Government & Politics from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. She is most proud of the relationships she has formed over the years in order to make her community a better place to live and work. Catherine Magill Quan Catherine Magill received her bachelor s degree in English Language and Literature from Shangdong Teacher s University in China. She came to Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., in 1998 to pursue a Master of Science in Accounting Degree. Upon graduation in 2001, she went to work with a local public accounting firm doing audit and tax work. She went on to complete an MBA degree from ODU in 2005 by attending evening classes. In July 2005, she started her own company, Great Bridge International, LLC, to help clients source products from China. The company later added promotional products to its core business. The company has been growing steadily for the past 10 years. It opened an office in China in 2008 to help better serve its clients. Catherine currently serves as a consultant for the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance. In this role, she helps to recruit Chinese businesses to the Hampton Roads area. She holds board positions with several community and industry associations. These positions include: the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Chesapeake Division; Women in International Business, HR Chapter; the Chesapeake Public Schools Education Foundation; LEAD Hampton Roads; and Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast.

5 Michael Mendelsohn Michael Mendelsohn has been with New York Life Insurance Company since September of As a career agent, he has qualified for numerous Executive Councils, sales awards and was a member of the Norfolk General Office Agent Advisory Council. Michael was promoted to Partner in the Norfolk General Office in October of Prior to joining New York Life, he had a distinguished U.S. Naval Career retiring at 20 years as a chief petty officer. Michael earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice & Management from Excelsior College. He is also securities licensed for FINRA Series 6, 63, 7, & 24 and is a member of NAIFA and the Nobleman of Virginia Beach. Michael is married to the former Dr. M Risa Marcus of Austin, TX. They have a 9-yearold daughter Samantha who is involved with soccer, piano and is a Junior in Girl Scouts. Ellis Pretlow Ellis is an associate at Kaufman & Canoles at the firm's Norfolk office where her practice focuses on trust and estate matters. Her estate planning work includes drafting advance medical directives, powers of attorney, wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts and often intersects with family business succession planning through the formation of closely held entities. Ellis also assists clients in the administration of estates and the taxation and administration of trusts. Ellis earned her bachelor s degree from the University of Virginia in 2009 and her law degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law; J.D., magna cum laude in Girl Scouts has been an important part of Ellis s life since she was a Brownie. Her family has always been heavily involved in Girl Scouts. She whole-heartedly believes

6 that changing a girl's life means changing the world. She finds the mission of the Girl Scouts so important and the organization itself crucial to young girls' lives in our area; she is inspired to serve and help the Council fulfill its mission. Bonnie Purefoy Bonnie is a Senior Vice President, Regional Manager for Old Point National Bank. Her background in banking ranges from consumer lending, small business lending, and deposit account management. Bonnie works with consumers and business owners to offer solutions to improve their financial life including day-to-day money management, enhanced cash flow, and managing working capital. Bonnie enjoys getting to know her customers on a one-on-one level, so she can effectively meet their on-going needs. Bonnie earned the Woman of the Year Award from the National Association of Professional Women, which recognizes women for demonstrating excellence and dedication within their profession, and the James V. Koch Ph.D. Award from the Urban League, which recognizes a board member for outstanding service to the mission of the organization. Carletta Waddler Carletta Waddler is the VP of Talent Curve Solutions, LLC. Talent Curve is a womanowned small business that provides career counseling and personal development training for businesses, organizations and the federal government. Ms. Waddler attended Howard University and graduated with a degree in communications. Ms. Waddler s responsibility and career has spanned from CEO of businesses, to staff development, recruitment, and training of two large career-counseling call centers for

7 the department of defense. She currently is responsible for corporate business development. She has the unique prospective of a business owner and a small and large business executive. Ms. Waddler has won countless awards including the coveted Echoes of Excellence media award. Ms. Waddler has served on the board of the d ART Center in Norfolk, Va., and the H.E.R. shelter in Portsmouth, Va. She currently serves on the River City CDC board in Elizabeth City, N.C., and on the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce board in Portsmouth, Va. Carletta is also the President of the National Council of Negro Women in Northeastern North Carolina.

8 2019 Board Development Committee Lu Ann Klevecz, Board Member-at-Large Lucinda (Lu Ann) W. Klevecz is the general counsel and managing director for Harbor Group International, LLC (HGI), a commercial real estate investment company headquartered in Norfolk, Va., and has supervisory authority for all legal matters and legal related personnel for both HGI and its affiliate, Harbor Group Management Co. She is also the chief compliance officer for HGI affiliates and is responsible for all compliance matters for the companies. Prior to joining HGI in 2004, Ms. Klevecz was a vice president at Resource Bank, in Virginia Beach, Va., managing corporate communications, investor relations and human resources. Ms. Klevecz holds a law degree from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., and a bachelor's degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. She currently resides in Yorktown, Va., and enjoys spending time with her family, including six (soon to be seven) grandchildren, the eldest of which is a Girl Scout Junior. She also enjoys sailing on the Elizabeth River with Sail Nauticus. Cynthia Callaway Cynthia Callaway is the vice president for institutional advancement at Thomas Nelson Community College. She became vice president in 2006, bringing more than a dozen years of teaching experience, most of it at the community college level. With experience at Western Piedmont Community College and Western Carolina University, Callaway has specialized knowledge in education law, instructional technologies and distance learning. She holds a law degree from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Cynthia was a Girl Scout for 10 years, earning her First Class Award.

9 Barbara Hamm Lee Barbara Hamm Lee is the owner of Sharing Info, LLC and a Girl Scout alumna! Barbara is the host and producer of Another View, a weekly call-in talk show that is heard on 89.5 WHRV-FM, the NPR station for Eastern Virginia, and on WNSB-FM, public radio for Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA. Barbara is currently Chair of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority; 2 nd Vice Chair, YWCA, South Hampton Roads; Chair of the Norfolk Education Foundation Board of Directors; Chair of the Community Advisory Board for Dominion Virginia Power; and board member of The Planning Council, and Bennett College Alumnae Association. Barbara has been recognized for her work in the community, including being named by the YWCA-SHR as a 2010 Woman of Distinction; the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities Humanitarian Award; the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award; the Volunteer of the Year Award, both from the Urban League of Hampton Roads; and the 2015 Girl Scout Famous Former Award for her professional work and civic involvement in Hampton Roads. A native of Baltimore, Maryland Barbara is married to Maxie Lee, has two daughters and a granddaughter, and loves to spend time with family and friends. She is a graduate of Bennett College (Summa Cum Laude), and attends First Baptist Church, Berkley.