Our Board

Board President

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.

Board Vice President

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.

Board Treasurer

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.

Board Secretary

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lacey joined the Louisa Education Foundation Board in 2026, bringing expertise in nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy. As an Associate Consultant with The Curtis Group, she helps nonprofit organizations develop strategic fundraising programs and build long-term philanthropic support.

She holds bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University and a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Syracuse University. She earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2020.