EO is a volunteer-directed organization. We are governed by a talented, dedicated, volunteer Board of Directors.
The Board is comprised of business and civic leaders that guide vision and overall direction, approve the annual business plan, goals and priority outcomes, monitor progress, and have a fiduciary responsibility for the programmatic and fiscal integrity of the organization.
Heather Nicholson, Chair
Self-Employed
Cameron Bell, Vice Chair
Attorney, PennStuart
Dennis Carter, Secretary
Vice-President for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Emory and Henry University
Alan Jones Jr., Treasurer
Vice President-Technical Accounting, Alpha Metallurgical Resources
Anthony Keck
EVP, System Innovation & Chief Population Health Officer, Ballad Health
A. J. Robinson
Director, Communication and Tourism for Tazewell County
Jonathan Sweet
County Administrator, Pulaski County
Steven Smith
President and CEO, KVAT Food Stores, Inc
Brendan McSheehy
VP of Innovation & Intellectual Property, Universal Fiber Systems LLC
Michael Quillen
Retired, Former Founder and Chairman of Alpha Natural Resources
Catherine Potter
Advisor to the President and General Counsel, Roanoke College
