Community Ambassadors
Local Leaders, Community Impact
Blue Ridge Rising’s ambassadors are composed of one representative from each Parkway community. They provide a wide range of expertise, including tourism, economic development, private business, education, nonprofit management, local government, local knowledge, and more. The ambassadors voice the unique needs of their communities, help prioritize and guide projects, and foster partnerships.
Virginia
Randy Nixon
Amherst County
Dwayne Jones
Augusta County
Nicole Johnson
Bedford County
Jonathan McCoy
Botetourt County
Brooke Love
Carroll County
John McEnhill
Floyd County
Daniel Pinard
Franklin County
Tracy Cornett
Grayson County
Mercedes Ramstead
City of Lynchburg
Brittany Niemeyer
Nelson County
Rebecca Adcock
Patrick County
Pete Peters
Roanoke County
North Carolina
Larry VanHoose
Alleghany County
Wes Greene
Ashe County
Mark File
Avery County
Thomas House
Buncombe County
Jason Chaffin
Caldwell County
Amie Diehl
Haywood County
Carlos Martinez
Henderson County
Bernadette Peters
Jackson County
Danielle Stilwell
McDowell County
Shannon Odom
McDowell County
Spencer Bost
Mitchell County
Jessica Roberts
Surry County
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Current Needs
Local stakeholders play a leading role in designing and implementing the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan. We continually seek out ideas, advice, contacts, connections, guidance, and other assistance. See how you can help right now.
