The son an U. S. Air force officer, Billy moved numerous times as a youth. Following graduation from The Citadel in 1971, Billy moved to Houston to work in the treasurer’s department of a diversified holding company.

His banking career began in 1973 with Capital Bank (later part of Mercantile Bankshares - Dallas). During his varied career, Billy worked as commercial credit analyst, professional and executive lender and correspondent banker. Unable to fulfill his entrepreneurial spirit in a large organization, Billy became president of a small community bank in Houston in 1983. In 1985, he was the founding president of a de novo charter in Garland, TX.

In 1989 the opportunity to return to his family’s home in Virginia occurred, when he was named a Vice President of Union Bank & Trust in Bowling Green, Virginia. In 1991, Billy was promoted to president of Union Bank & Trust Company, which had $200 million in assets at that time.

Under his leadership Union Bank & Trust became the lead bank of Union Bankshares Corporation. As a result of his vision, Union Bankshares has grown to $2.2 billion in assets since its formation in 1993. Union Bankshares has five community banks, Union Mortgage Group and Union Investment Services, as well as, minority interest in insurance and title insurance agencies.

The son of a farmer and small textile business owner, Joe Greene grew up understanding that hard work is the foundation for success. After graduating from Western Carolina University with a degree in Industrial Technology, Joe managed several manufacturing plants in the Carolinas before settling in Fredericksburg in 1980 where he opened Mid-Atlantic Foam.

Under his leadership Mid-Atlantic Foam has grown from a company manufacturing a single type of insulation to a distributor of multiple lines of insulation throughout the entire mid-Atlantic region. The company has continued to explore new markets and recently began offering several new products, including an insulated vinyl siding (patent pending) and insulating forms to construct concrete buildings.

In 1984, Joe established a second company, Western Wood Products, to manufacture cedar siding. Western Wood has also experienced significant growth and is now a wholesale distributor of building products in five states.

In addition to his responsibilities as President and CEO of these two companies, Joe is a strong supporter of local business and strategic regional growth. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, Joe has served as Chairman of the Finance Committee and is currently serving as Vice-Chair. He has also served on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in a variety of roles, including a term as Chairman.

Kent is a native of Caroline County, Virginia, and grew up in the utility industry. His father, Billy Farmer, was a manager for the local telephone company for many years. Kent received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Radford College (now Radford University) in 1979, and in 1987 he received his Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree in Accounting and Finance from Mary Washington College (now the University of Mary Washington) in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He began his career with the Cooperative in November 1979 as a Management Trainee. In August of 1987 he became Manager of Accounting, and in March of 1990 he was named Vice President of Administration and Finance. In January of 1999 he was appointed Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Upon the retirement of Cecil E. Viverette, Jr., as of January 31, 2004, the Board of Directors appointed Kent to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. As CEO of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Kent serves as a board member of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, (a generation and transmission cooperative), as well as the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives. Kent currently serves on the board of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance and is a member of the Fredericksburg Kiwanis Club. He also serves on the board of directors of the Germanna Community College Educational Foundation. He is a former board member of the Rappahannock United Way where he also served as board president, campaign chair, and treasurer.

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Joe first began his professional career in 1971 with the United States Navy as an Electronic Warfare Specialist. After retiring from the Navy, he worked with various technology companies before starting work with Planning Consultants, Incorporated in 1985. Joe retired as President from Planning Consultants, Inc. in 2006 and began a new career as an Independent Consultant. He is currently President of Joetech, LLC. Joe has held many positions within local government beginning in 1992 as a Member of the King George Planning Commission. He is currently serving his 13th year with the King George County Board of Supervisors representing the James Madison District. Joe holds a seat on the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance Board of Directors representing King George County. He also was involved with the initial development plan on what was to become the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance in 1996.

Gary Jackson, age 50, resides in Spotsylvania County, Virgina, with his wife and two sons. Mr. Jackson graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 1978 and received his J.D. from Memphis State University in 1982. Mr. Jackson is employed as Legal Counsel for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the bar in Tennessee, Maryland, and Indiana.

In 2003, Mr. Jackson was re-elected to a 2nd four-year term on the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, the Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging, and he is a member of the Virginia Citizens Planning Association, The Spotsylvania Battlefield Education Association, and The Spotsylvania Preservation Foundation. He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, and as a member of the Rappahannock River Basin Commission, the First Congressional District BRAC Task Force, the Fredericksburg Area Tourism Task Force, and the Spotsylvania County Planning Commission.

After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Cord earned a BA in Economics and Political Science and a Master of Arts in National Security Studies from California State University, San Bernardino. He now serves as Vice President of Aerospace Industries Association. As the Vice President, Cord is responsible for overseeing much of the external communication activities of the Association to the Federal Government, administering the staff, and establishing priorities at the direction of the President and the Executive Committee. He has also worked for Senator John Warner and the Senate Armed Services Committee. Cord was elected to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors in 2007 and serves on numerous other state and local boards and committees, including the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance Board of Directors and the Commonwealth Transportation Board.

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Born on a farm in Northeast Nebraska, October 23rd 1951. Formal education: Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin. (Double major Finance and Management—Dean’s list); Stonier School of Executive Bank Management; CCM (Certified Cash Manager) Moved to Richmond, Virginia in 1982. Career banker of 31 years. Currently serves as President and CEO of Virginia Heartland Bank. Effective February 18th of 2007 will become President and CEO of Second Bank and Trust, a $750 million bank with 19 branches which will be headquartered in Fredericksburg.

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Mr. Rankin began his professional career at the Forbes Health System, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where he served his Administrative Residency. After the completion of his residency, he was appointed to the position of Assistant to the Medical Director and later he served as an Assistant Administrator at Forbes Regional Health Center. In 1981, Mr. Rankin was appointed an Associate Vice President of Allegheny General Hospital, a large academic medical center, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Rankin was promoted to Vice-President in 1986 and Senior Vice President in 1989. In 1992, Mr. Rankin was appointed President of Mary Washington Hospital, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In 1995, he was promoted to and continues to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of MediCorp Health System, the parent company that owns and operates Mary Washington Hospital. Mr. Rankin is a Past-President of the Rappahannock Area United Way. He was Chairman for the 1996 United Way annual campaign. He continues to serve on the United Way’s Board of Directors. Mr. Rankin has also served on the Board of Directors of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. He served as the Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce in 2000. Mr. Rankin is also involved in Economic Development activities in the region, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, a public-private partnership. Mr. Rankin also served for ten years on the Board of Directors of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries.

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Mike began his real estate development career in 1976 in Anchorage, Alaska. In 1987, having relocated to Virginia, Mike formed Tricord and began developing in the Fredericksburg area. Tricord, the leading residential developer in the Fredericksburg region, employs over 225 people and they have successfully completed 27 residential communities and are currently developing an additional 7 projects. Tricord received the Builder of the Year Award in 200and was named Simply the Best builder as voted by the Free Lance Star readers in 2002. In 2005, Tricord received the Preservation Legacy Award from the Civil War Preservation Trust for its role in preserving the site of the first day of fighting at the Battle of Chancellorsville. In 2006, Tricord played a key role in the preservation of Slaughter Pen battlefield, a key portion of the 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg.

In his role as Acting President for the University of Mary Washington, he works with a highly experienced core group of vice presidents who are each responsible for specific departments and program areas across both campuses. He will continue to manage his previous responsibilities as Vice President for Administration, Finance, and Legislative Affairs while overseeing community relations and all business aspects of the University.

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