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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Anders | Interchange Group | Large Business | Grant Review |
| Emily Marlow Beck | Marlow Auto Grouop | Large Business | Grant Review |
| Dr. Kim Blosser | Laurel Ridge Community College | Higher Education | Executive Committee |
| Eric Bond | Augusta County Scools | K-12 Education | Talent Pipeline Initiative |
| Janet Clarke | Clarke Consulting, LLC. | Small Business | Executive Committee |
| Dr. Ed Daley | Warren County Interim Administrator | Public | Growth & Diversification (Chair) |
| Dottie Day | Navy Federal Credit Union | Large Business | N/A |
| Randy Doyle | Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board | Workforce Development | Growth & Diversification |
| Ashley Driver | AD Engineering | Large Business | Grant Review (Chair) |
| Dr. Tracy Fitzsimmons | Shenandoah University | Higher Education | Grant Review (Chair) |
| Mike Goertzen | Serco, Inc. | Large Business | Grant Review |
| John Graves | Luray Caverns | Small Business | Growth & Diversification |
| Conrad Helsley | NSVRC Board | Regional Planning Entity | Executive Committee |
| Greg Hitchin | Waynesboro Economic Development | Public | Growth & Diversification |
| Lai Lee | High Meadow Strategies, LLC | Small Business | Executive Committee |
| Tracey Luellen | Toray Plastics | Large Business | Talent Pipeline Initiative |
| 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 Committee |
| Kathy Moore | Moore Public Relations | Small Business | Marketing & Communications |
| Doug Moyer | Sentara RMH Medical Center | Non-Profit | Grant Review |
| Cary Nelson | H.N. Funkhouser & Co. | Large Business | Grants Review |
| Dr. Yolanda Shields | Yesbuilds | Small Business | Executive Chair |
| Bruce Simms | Virginia Regional Transit | Public | Growth & Diversification |
| Mike Stolarz | UTS Systems | Large Business | Executive Committee |
| Dr. Anthony Tongen | James Madison University | Higher Education | Grants Review |
| Dr. Dave Urso | Blue Ridge Community College | Higher Education | Growth & Diversification (Vice Chair) |
| Bobby Hobbs | CornerStone Bank | Large Business | Grants Review |
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