About GO Virginia Region 8
Region 8 consists of the cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro, Winchester; and the counties of Augusta, Bath, Clarke, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren.
The Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission serves as Region 8’s leading support organization, with additional support from the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission and the Shenandoah Valley Partnership. These support organizations collectively provide administrative services and fiduciary oversight for activities related to GO Virginia in Region 8.
Regional Council Members
| Council Member | Affiliation | Sector Represented | Committee(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kyle | Shentel | Large Business | Executive |
| Dr. Kim Blosser | Laurel Ridge Community College | Higher Education | Grant Review |
| Devon Anders | InterChange Group | Large Business | Grant Review |
| Emily Marlow Beck | Marlow Auto Group | Large Business | Grant Review |
| Janet Clarke | Clarke Consulting, LLC. | Small Business | Executive Committee |
| Robin Crowder | Retired K-12 Superindendent | K-12 Education | Growth & Diversification |
| Dottie Day | Navy Federal Credit Union | Large Business | TBD |
| Ashley Driver | AD Engineering | Large Business | Grant Review |
| Randy Doyle | Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board | Workforce Development | TBD |
| Dr. Tracy Fitzsimmons | Shenandoah University | Higher Education | Grant Review (Chair) |
| Mike Goertzen | Serco, Inc. | Large Business | Grant Review |
| John Graves | Luray Caverns | Small Business | TBD |
| Conrad Helsley | NSVRC Board | Regional Planning Entity | TBD |
| Lai Lee | High Meadow Strategies, LLC | Small Business | Executive Committee |
| Keith May | Cottonwood Commercial | Large Business | N/A |
| Mary McDermott | Shenandoah Valley Angel Investors | Non-Profit | Grant Review |
| Mark Merrill | Valley Health System (Retired) | Retired Health Professional | Executive Chairman |
| Kathy Moore | Moore Public Relations | Small Business | Marketing & Communications |
| Doug Moyer | Sentara RMH Medical Center | Non-Profit | Grant Review |
| Yolanda Shields | Yesbuilds | Small Business | Executive Vice-Chair |
| Bruce Simms | Virginia Regional Transit | Public | TBD |
| Mike Stolarz | UTS Systems | Large Business | Executive Committee |
| Robin Sullenberger | Highland County Economic Development Authority | Retired Economic Developer | TBD |
| Dr. Anthony Tongen | James Madison University | Higher Education | TBD |
| Dr. Dave Urso | Blue Ridge Community College | Higher Education | TBD |
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