Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Executive Committee
Executive Committee Members:
- Lorie Smith, Chair
- Peter Volosin, Vice Chair
- Dean Martin, Treasurer
- Phil North, Immediate Past Chair
- Brad Grose, At Large Member
The Executive Committee is comprised of Commission officers, the immediate past Chair of the Commission, and an at-large member. The Executive Committee regularly meets to review Commission business, finance, and programming, and make recommendations to the entire Commission board on matters of Commission operations.
The executive committee meets as needed as called by the chair. Check our full calendar for meeting information.
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Legislative Committee
Legislative Committee Members:
- Honorable Phil North, Roanoke County, Chair
- Honorable Lorie Smith, Franklin County
- Honorable Peter Volosin, Roanoke City
- Honorable Hunter Holliday, City of Salem
- Honorable Brandon Nicely, Botetourt County
- Honorable Debbie Laudermilk, Town of Clifton Forge
The Legislative Committee directs the development of the Regional Commission’s Annual Legislative Agenda, and helps promote that agenda to members of the General Assembly.
The Legislative Committee meets as needed, as called by the chair. Check our full calendar for meeting information.
Transportation Technical Committee (TTC)
MEMBER ROSTER
The Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) holds monthly meetings to discuss and provide technical advice on transportation projects in the Roanoke Valley. Composed of transportation experts, the TTC plays a key role in shaping the region’s transportation planning. These meetings offer a platform for discussing ongoing and new transportation initiatives, ensuring that planning is informed by technical expertise.
Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) meetings are open to the public and typically held on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the third-floor conference room at the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission offices located at 313 Luck Avenue, SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.
Check our full calendar for meeting information.
Roanoke Valley Collective Response Advisory Committee (CAC)
RVCR STAFF & CAC MEMBERS
The Collective Advisory Committee of the Roanoke Valley Collective Response (RVCR), a program of the RVARC, conducts meetings pivotal to steering community-driven initiatives and fostering cooperative efforts across the region. Key discussion points often include updates on community projects, brainstorming sessions for new initiatives, and reports on ongoing activities.
The Roanoke Valley Collective Response Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings are open to the public and typically held the third Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am in the third-floor conference room at the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission office located at 313 Luck Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. Check our full calendar for meeting information.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee
MEMBER ROSTER
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee is the principal facilitator for economic development planning and implementation, responsible for developing, updating, or replacing a strategy. Its purpose is to develop, maintain, pursue implementation of, and complete annual reporting requirements related to the Roanoke Valley – Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy document (CEDS).
Meetings are open to the public and held a minimum of four times a year typically on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Meetings take place in various locations in the region or on the third-floor conference room at the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission office located at 313 Luck Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.
Check our full calendar for meeting information.
Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee was established in 2008 The purpose of the committee is to facilitate regional collaboration with diverse stakeholders in planning bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in the Roanoke Valley. Learn more
Meetings are open to the public and typically held the third Wednesday of January, March, May, August and October at 3:00 pm in the third-floor conference room at the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission office located at 313 Luck Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.
Roanoke River Blueway Advisory Committee
The Roanoke River Blueway Advisory Committee was established in 2013 by RVARC to facilitate the planning, development, and marketing of the Roanoke River Blueway.
Membership includes representation from the localities of City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Town of Vinton and Roanoke County. The committee also includes representation from Clean Valley Council, Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, Roanoke Outside, Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Friends of the Rivers of Virginia (FORVA) and Pathfinders for Greenways.
Learn more about the Roanoke River Blueway
Meetings are typically held at the RVARC office at 313 Luck Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.
