Thanks to our good friend and VBV Board of Directors member Kevin Daisey of Array Digital for leading the rebranding of VBV, the leading business advocacy group serving Virginia Beach. Laura Chalk, Executive Director and CEO of VBV, and I joined Kevin for the unveiling. He’ll now focus attention on the website and social media platforms.
Special thanks to our wonderful Sodexo team for last night’s festive Holiday Open House at DeFord Manor. This group makes the season bright!
So many great friends at the VWU DeFord Manor Holiday Open House. With Jane Batten and Nancy DeFord; Delegate Alex Askew and Chief of Staff/ VP for Strategic Initiatives Kelly Cordova.
A special evening of holiday celebration starts with the annual VWU Christmas Tree Lighting at Monumental Chapel and Beazley Recital Hall. Joining me in leading the program: Jason Seward (Associate Vice President); Mason Warren (Marlin Ministries); Jen Cohen (Director of Student Engagement); Santa and Mrs. Claus; and The Grinch.
Another great meeting of Leadership Council. Members of this council represent all campus departments and share updates for collaborative opportunities.
Delighted to present Trustee Tassos Paphites ‘79 a commemorative picture and plaque of the dedication of Tassos Paphites Soccer Complex. We’re pictured with his daughter and VWU alumna Andrea. The Paphites family has been true friends of VWU for over 45 years.
Wonderful opportunity to visit with so many good friends at the VBV annual meeting and holiday social at the ocean front. Rosemary Wilson, vice mayor, and Cash Green, new VB City Council member; VB Police Chief Paul Neudigate; VB School Board members Trenace Riggs, Alveta Green, and Kim Melnyk; VB City Manager Patrick Duhaney and former CM Jim Spore; Delceno Miles (CEO, The Miles Agency) and Bryan Stephens (CEO, HRCC).
