Our Board

President of the Board, Chair — Governance, Chair — Golf Tournament

John has been serving on the LEF Board since 2016. A 1979 graduate of Louisa County High School, John and his wife Elizabeth (LCHS ’81) currently live in Bumpass and also own a farm in western Louisa County. In addition to serving on several non-profit boards and being active in his church, John spent 35 years as an investment banker before starting his own Municipal Advisory Firm.

Vice President of the Board, Chair — Scholarship; Golf, Governance and Bylaws Review Committees

Jim was a 1985 graduate of the New England School of Law. With his wife Pat, they started and operated Seaview Title, LLC, a Massachusetts real estate title research firm, retiring in 2011. Jim and Pat then moved to Louisa County to be closer to family. After the “Mineral Earthquake,” LEF Executive Director, Ava Pippen, asked Jim to assist in fund-raising. Jim joined the Board in 2016, serving on the Scholarship Committee since 2016, and served as its Chairman in 2020.

Treasurer, Chair — Finance Committee

Sheryl has been an LEF Board member since 2018. A resident in Louisa since 1997, Sheryl has been an active volunteer throughout all levels in the county’s public school system, serving in many positions on the PTAs of TJES, LCMS, and becoming an organizing member of the LCHS Band Boosters in 2005. Sheryl believes that encouraging students to be innovative and productive is a key to success as an adult. Sheryl remains committed to serving the students and educational professionals through her service to the LEF and is excited to grow grant and scholarship opportunities.

Secretary, Fundraising and Scholarship Committees

A Board member since 2019, Barbara is retired from a 30 year teaching career after in Louisa County. Since 2005 she has served as the GED Testing Administrator for Piedmont Community College’s Louisa Campus. Barbara is a graduate of Louisa County High School and Glenville State University and lives in the Shelfar area of Louisa County. She is active in her church and volunteers with other Louisa County organizations. She has one daughter and two granddaughters.

Assistant Treasurer, Finance Committee

Nancy joined the LEF Board in 2025, bringing a strong background in financial management and community service. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wake Forest University and has called Short Pump, Virginia home since 1994.

A dedicated mother of three and proud grandmother of two, Nancy has long been involved in her community through various volunteer roles at her church and her children’s schools. Her passion for being of service is reflected in her work as the bookkeeper for her church’s preschool, where she supported day-to-day operations and financial oversight.

Outreach Committee

Jose was new to the LEF Board in 2023. A lifetime resident of neighboring Spotsylvania County, Jose is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of George Washington University and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Retired from almost 30 years in law enforcement and the Secret Service, Jose is currently a Senior Intel Analyst for SAIC Corp. He’s an active member with the Temple of Deliverance Holy Church of God in Mineral, Virginia for over 46 years where he serves on the deacon board and was recently appointed as a trustee and a member of the Board of Directors.

Chair — Grants Committee

Patti joined the LEF board in 2016. Originally from Long Island, NY, Patti holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Virginia, graduating in 1990. She began her career with Dominion Energy shortly thereafter at North Anna Power Station. She and her husband Bill have lived in Louisa County since 1995, raising two daughters here (LCHS ’17 and ’19). When her girls were young, Patti volunteered at Jouett Elementary and LCMS, including participation in Parent Advisory Committees and PTAs.

Safe Schools, Task Force and Community Parental Advisory Committees

Greg began serving on the LEF Board in 2019. He has always believed education is the great equalizer for all people. He created OBK (Our Brothers Keeper), a club program in the school system.

A LCHS Class of ’76 graduate, Greg and his wife Carol have two sons with LCPS degrees. Greg is also a Pastor and a business owner of 28 years.

Fundraising, Finance, Outreach and Technology Committees

Julie joined LEF in February 2022. Julie is a graduate of Ashland, Virginia’s Patrick Henry High School and Randolph Macon College. She spent 15 years in medical sales that carried her all over Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. She then assisted her husband in his Automotive Repair Business for several years until 2019 when she opened Mineral Mercantile. Julie has lived in the Holly Grove area for 22 years and has raised three children within the county and Louisa County Public School System.

Governance, Finance and Teacher Grants Committees

Doug has served on the LEF Board since its inception in 2009. A 1972 graduate of Louisa County High School, Doug moved back to the county in 1986. Doug has been and is still involved in Real Estate Development in Louisa County and surrounding counties. Doug has served on numerous non-profit boards in Louisa County and currently serves on one County Government Committee.

Will joined the LEF board in 2025, is a proud Louisa County native and 1993 LCHS graduate. He lives in the community with his wife, Shannon, and six children—three LCHS graduates and three currently attending LCPS.

Will has worked in banking and mortgage since earning his degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1997. He currently serves as the Director of Mortgage Production at UVA Community Credit Union. Outside of work, Will enjoys being an active and supportive dad, cheering on his kids in their many pursuits. He also finds time for reading, fishing, and mountain biking.

Kaitlyn joined the LEF board in 2025, she is a lifelong resident of Louisa County and a proud graduate of Louisa County High School, Class of 2010. She holds an associate’s degree in Horticulture from Reynolds Community College. In addition to serving on the LEF board, Kaitlyn also currently serves on the board of the Fluvanna Louisa Housing Foundation and the Louisa Forward Foundation, reflecting her deep commitment to supporting her community.

In December 2024, she was named Branch Manager of United Bank in Louisa. Kaitlyn is also a former small business owner, having operated Down Home Floral Arrangements from 2016 to 2020.

Executive Director

Lacey joined the LEF team in July 2025 bringing significant experience with nonprofit operations and fundraising having previously served as the President of United Way of Alamance County.

She graduated from West Virginia University with a dual bachelor’s in Sociology and Multidisciplinary Studies. With a passion for education, she continued her higher education journey to receive a master’s in public administration with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management from Syracuse University in 2014 and earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive credential in 2020.