Mission:
The mission of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation (VCTF) is to raise public awareness and promote support for the construction, safe public use, and ongoing enhancements of the Virginia Capital Trail through advocacy, fundraising and educational outreach.
Vision:
The Virginia Capital Trail will be a world-class facility, connecting the Richmond-Williamsburg region, preserving the outstanding historic, cultural and recreational assets for both residents and guests of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Our Board Members:
Cullen Seltzer (Chairman), Sands Anderson
Tom Cosgrove (Vice Chair), Office of Senator Thomas K. Norment
Marc Hirth (Secretary), Carlyle Associates, LLC
Richard Grossman (Treasurer), The Vectre Corp.Brian Farmer (Legal Council), Hirschler-Fleischer
Champe BurnleySean Cusack, Service Partners, LLC
Eileen Dahlstedt, Luck Development PropertiesMichael J. Fox, The College of William & Mary
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Don Garber, Kjellstrom & Lee, Inc.Mary Lou Ivey, Harris, Hardy & Johnstone, P.C.
Fred PlaistedAaron Kremer, Richmond BizSense
Ned Massee, MWV
Tim Miller, Richmond 2015
Tracey RagsdaleJulie Rautio, Capital ResultsRob Shinn, Capital Results
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Ex Officio:
Mark Merhige (former Chairman, Secretary), Shockoe PropertiesWhitt Clement, Hunton Williams
Randolph Trow (former Treasurer), Union FirstMarket Bank,
Alain Outlaw, Archeological & Cultural Solutions
Jeff Southard, Virginia Transportation Construction AllianceJon Lugbill, Richmond Metropolitan Sportsbackers
Staff:
Beth Weisbrod, Executive Director
Jen Harman, Outreach Assistant
Julie Black, Accountant
Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is the principal advocate for the project and works with the Virginia Department of Transportation and other private and public stakeholders to fulfill a world-class vision of the Trail. Planned enhancements include interpretive and wayfinding signage, kiosks, and bike/ped accommodations, as well special events and community outreach programs. The Trail is scheduled to be completed in 2014, and will provide an exceptional experience for users of all ages and abilities.
