Major Committees
2023-2024
2024 Annual Conference
Jody Acosta, Chair
Al Spengler
Andrew Owen
Babar Sheikh
Charles Evelyn, III
Daun Hester
Delores Smith
Dinah Babb
Jenny Hodge
Kate Nesson
Kim Rucker
Laura Rudy
LeAnna Surratt
Linda Braz
Becky McNaughton
Michael Stephens
Missy White
Niki Kalavritinos
Patricia Ritchie-Folks
Ronald Williams
Scott Grindstaff
Tanya Wilcox
Tom Scibilia
Wayne Corbett
PURPOSE: The Annual Conference Committee plans and holds the annual conference that includes the holding of the TAV Annual Business Meeting as stipulated within the association bylaws.
Members: Selected by conference chair (President-Elect)
Education-Oversight
Bonnie Dickson, Chair
Tanya Wilcox, Co-Chair
Michael Stephens
Jody Acosta
Scott Grindstaff
Tom Scibilia
Pam Webb
Daun Hester
Leigh Henderson
Rebecca Longnaker
Beth Bennett, UVA
Al Spengler
PURPOSE: The Education Oversight Committee shall set the educational goals for the Association, relate those goals to the appropriate subcommittee, and monitor the progress of the subcommittees in achieving those goals. This committee shall determine the overall educational agenda for the Treasurers’ Association, deciding on new curriculum and general scheduling of courses. This committee is responsible for overseeing the Certification Program administered by the University of Virginia. The Oversight Committee will review the contract with the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and provide input to the Association President and periodically review the Center’s performance.
Members: President-Elect, the First Vice President, the Second Vice President, the chair of the Education Committee, the Chair of the Career Development Subcommittee, the Chair of the Curriculum Subcommittee, one member at large, and the U.Va. Representative.
Education - Continuing Education Subcommittee
Tom Scibilia, Chair
Dinah Babb, Co-chair
Beth Bennett
Tom Burkett
Wayne Corbett
Bonnie Dickson
Pam Duncan
Todd Garber
Daun Hester
Jackie Nash
Lee Pfeiffer
Laura Rudy
Vincent Shorter
Al Spengler
LeAnna Surratt
Missy White
Tanya Wilcox
Melinda Worrell
PURPOSE: The Continuing Education Subcommittee shall be in charge of scheduling the educational activities of the Certification Courses, Local Government Officials Conference, District Meetings, Annual Conference, Deputy Training, and New Officer Training.
Members: The President shall appoint the Chairman and the members which shall include the 1st Vice President, one Deputy Treasurer, one Town Treasurer, and the UVa Representative, in addition to as many other members as the president shall appoint.
Education - Curriculum Subcommittee
Daun Hester, Chair
Jody Acosta
Paige Cherry
Bonnie Dickson
Al Spengler
Lori Guynn
Shelia Williamson-Branch
Nichole Armstead
James Lilliston
Becky Nunnally
Dawn Rigsby
PURPOSE: The Curriculum Subcommittee shall identify and develop courses for the Treasurers' Certification Program and provide for any other educational needs of the Association.
Members: The President shall appoint the Chairman and the members which shall include the 2nd Vice President, one Deputy Treasurer, one Town Treasurer, and the UVa Representative, in addition to as many other members as the president shall appoint.
Accreditation
Jason Vandever, Chair
Kevin Hutchins
Jeffrey Scharf
Debra Knick
Larry Pritchett
Nichole Armstead
PURPOSE: Promotes and administer the TAV office accreditation program.
Members: Appointed by the President
Public Relations
LeAnna Surratt, Chair
Listing Coming Soon
PURPOSE: Promotes the position of treasurers as constitutional officers, publicize the important services treasurers provide for the public and prepare and distribute a periodic newsletter for the membership.
Members: Appointed by the President
Innovations and Technology
Charles Evelyn III, Chair
Marty Eubank, Co-Chair
Robert Bailey
Jonathan Craft, Dep
Bill Orndoff
Tina Staples
PURPOSE: To assist the TAV membership with updates in technology and innovations that may be used in the performance of Treasurers’ duties. To review and evaluate new innovations that may be utilized to enhance and improve Treasurers’ operations and service to the taxpayer. To work closely with other localities and the Commonwealth of Virginia during technological enhancements and provide assistance where possible.
Members: Appointed by the President
Legislative
Ron Williams, Chair
William Orndoff - Co Chair
Fred Parker - Co Chair
Dinah Babb
Jeff Shafer
Carla de la Pava
Mike Stevens
Tom Scibilia
Sheila Williamson-Branch
Pat Richie-Folks
Larry Pritchett
Tara Thomas
Todd Garber
Marty Eubank
Bonnie Dickson
Daun Hester
Robert Bailey
Jody Acosta
Leigh Henderson
Scott Grindstaff
Evelyn Powers
Kevin Hutchins
Delores Smith
David Larimer
Teresa Cherry
Rebecca Longnaker
Charles Evelyn, III
Tanya Wilcox
Kevin Appel
Jeff Scharf
Andrew Owen
Jennie Perkins
Paul Mullin
Alan Albert
PURPOSE: To represent the Association before the General Assembly and other Associations.
Members: Appointed by president. Although not mandated, chairperson should serve for minimum of 4-5 years to provide continuity.
Minor Committees
Career Development Audit
Pam Webb, Chair
Jacqueline Mangrum
Rebecca Longnaker
Angela Higginbotham
Pamela Lifsey
William "Tom" Scibilia
PURPOSE: Review and make a determination on appeals related to achieving the criteria necessary to receive the incentive pay under the Career Development Program.
Members: Appointed by the President
Awards
Melinda Worrell, Chair
Janet Jones
Jackie Parsons
Tanya Wilcox
Todd Garber
Mike Stephens
Delores Smith
PURPOSE: This committee is responsible for the selection of the following awards: Treasurer of the Year, Deputy Treasurer of the Year, Community Service Award, Commonwealth Award and Jefferson Award. This committee is also responsible for getting the plaques made for these awards. Responsible for ensuring that plaques are made for the Past President’s Award and the President’s Award. Responsible for ensuring that plaques are made for retiring treasurers. Responsible for communicating with the Annual Conference Committee chairperson and ensuring that plaques are delivered to the Annual Conference.
Members: Appointed by the President
Constitution and Bylaws
Ellen Booker-Kirby. Chair
Tara Thomas, Co-Chair
Lee Pfeiffer
Brenda Wood
Wendy Stewart
Jody Acosta
Tanya Wilcox
Delores Smith
Donna Nunnally
PURPOSE: Updates Constitution and By-Laws
Members: Appointed by the President
Auditing
Patricia Richie-Folks, Chair
Pam Weber
Sheila Williamson-Branch
Bonnie Dickson
PURPOSE: Audit the financial records of the Treasurers’ Association each year.
Members: Appointed by the President
Certification Review
Angi Hicks, Chair
Sheila Williamson-Branch
Cindy Dickerson
Sharon Keeler
Lee Pfeiffer
Brittany Eisenbrown
Al Spangler
Members: Appointed by the President.
Directory
Cindy George, Chair
Charles Evelyn, III
Stephanie Coleman
Lindsey Thorpe
PURPOSE: To make changes and updates to the Treasurer’s Directory every two to four years.
Members: Appointed by the President
Ethics
Scott Grindstaff, Chair
Todd Garber
Jackie Parsons
Carla de la Pava
Angie Rakes
Lee Pfeiffer
Members: Appointed by the President.
Nominating
Dinah Babb, Chair
Michael Stephens
Jeff Shafer
Jody Acosta
At Large
At Large
Members: ImmediatePast president is chair, president, president-elect, past president and at least two at-large members selected by president.
Retired Treasurers
Jeff Barbour, Chair
Junior Young
Jean Barker
Ann Davis
Al Spengler
Members: Appointed by the President. 3-5 members
Town Treasurers
LeAnna Surratt, Chair
Tina Rowe
Members: Appointed by the President.
Membership
Penny Gray, Chair
Jeff Barbour
Jeff Scharf
Tom Scibilia
Jason Vandever
Members: Appointed by the President.
Resolutions
Ellen Kirby, Chair
Tara Thomas
Members: Appointed by the President. Min. 2 members
Statistical Abstract
Carla de la Pava, Chair
Jody Acosta
Linda Braz
Scott Grindstaff
Jenny Hodge
Kim Rucker
Members: Appointed by the President.
Work Load Study
Jenni Tomes, Chair
Angie Higginbotham
Angie Rakes
Candice Kelly
Cindy Edwards
Danielle Crawford
Helen St. Clair
Lori Guynn
Sharon Keeler
Stephanie Deal
Stephanie Murray
Members: Appointed by the President.
