Seal of the Governor
For Immediate Release: March 22, 2023
Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments

RICHMOND, VA  Governor Glenn Youngkin today has announced additional key administration and board appointments.

"I am grateful to appoint this talented group of individuals to important positions across the Commonwealth," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "I look forward to seeing the work they do in the service of Virginia."

ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

  • Hendrik van der Vaart, Deputy Chief Transformation Officer

 

  • Mark Williamson, Deputy Chief Transformation Officer

 

  • Megan Richardson, Special Assistant

 

  • William Carlone, Special Assistant

 

TRANSPORTATION

  • Gerald Lackey, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

AGRICULTURE

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

  • Kailee Tkacz Buller of Alexandria, President & CEO, Institute of Shortening and Edible Oils

 

COMMERCE AND TRADE

VIRGINIA NUCLEAR ENERGY CONSORTIUM AUTHORITY

  • Rhonnie Smith of Moneta, retired President, BWXT Technical Services Division

 

COMMONWEALTH

VIRGINIA LGBTQ+ ADVISORY BOARD

  • Austin R. Palmore of Henrico, Judicial Law Clerk, Henrico County Circuit Court

 

  • Derrick Pitts of Arlington, Research Associate, Majority Strategies

 

  • Keri Vornadore of Arlington, Social Media & Marketing Coordinator at Keller Williams; author

 

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION

  • The Honorable Dale L. Sturdifen of Clarksville, Field Director, Office of Congressman Bob Good; former Chairman, Mecklenburg County School Board; former Special Agent, Virginia State Police; United States Marine Corps veteran

 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ART

  • Marcia Adams Gilliam, CLU, of Bristol, Senior Account Executive, The Hilb Group

 

INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN

  • Dr. Victor D. Shandor of York County, Superintendent, York County Schools

 

HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES

BOARD FOR THE BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED

  • Paul W. D’Addario of Arlington, retired database manager

 

GOVERNOR’S SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICE COUNCIL

  • The Honorable Kevin W. Hall of Alleghany Co./ City of Covington, Sheriff, Alleghany County/ City of Covington

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