Leadership

Our volunteer leaders guide the Society’s work in archaeological education, preservation, research, and community stewardship across Virginia.

Guided by stewardship

The Society is led by dedicated volunteers who help connect members, chapters, educators, researchers, and communities throughout Virginia.

2025-2026 Leadership

Officers

• President: Patrick O’Neill
• Vice President: David Givens
• Secretary: Stephanie Jacobe
• Acting Treasurer: Carl Fischer
• Assistant Treasurer: Beth Gunn
• Past-President: Michael Barber

Elected Directors

• Kurt Fredrickson
• Bruce Baker
• Megan Veness
• Diane Schug-O’Neill
• Laura Wedin
• Bill Bjork

Committee Chairs

• Administration: Stephanie Jacobe
• Annual Meeting: Patrick O’Neill
• Development: Carl Fischer
• Education: Stephanie
• Kittiewan: Carl Fischer
• Outreach: Kurt Fredrickson
• Research: Michael Barber
• Publications: Elizabeth Crowell

Appointees

• Webmaster Interim: Beth Gunn
• Newsletter Editor: Randy Turner
• Social Media Director: David Rotenizer
• Quarterly Bulletin Editor: Thane Harpole
• Membership Secretary: Patrick O’Neill

Chapter Presidents

• Banshee Reeks — Gabby Patterson
• Blue Ridge Plateau — David Rotenizer
• COL Howard MacCord — Beth Gunn
• Eastern Shore — Conner Buryn
• Historic Triangle — Chris McDaid
• Maritime Heritage — Bob Hayes
• Massanutten — Cindy Schroer and Holly Bailey
• Middle Peninsula — Thane Harpole
• Nansemond — Donald Sadler
• New River — To be announced
• Northern Shenandoah Valley — Robert Frye
• Northern Virginia — Patrick O’Neill
• Peter Francisco — Brian Bates
• Roanoke — Ashes Garcia
• Headwaters — Dean Ferguson
• Middle James River — Cindy Shelton

DHR and COVA representatives

• State Archaeologist Elizabeth Moore
• COVA President Eric Schweikart

Help shape Virginia’s story

Share your time, knowledge, and enthusiasm with a community committed to preserving Virginia’s past for future generations.