Our team, a blend of planners, developers, and administrators, are the driving force behind our region’s progress. Their collective expertise in urban development, environmental planning, and community engagement shapes the trajectory of our region. They are visionaries and implementers of strategies that enhance the quality of life in our communities, making our region a model of sustainable and inclusive development.
Our Team
Jeremy Holmes
Executive Director
Jeremy, as the Executive Director, manages essential functions such as budget forecasting, contract oversight, accounting, grant administration, personnel management, insurance, and procurement. His expertise ensures the organization's seamless and effective operations.
Sherry Dean
Director of Finance
Sherry manages a multifaceted portfolio, overseeing budgetary forecasting, contracts, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, grants management, personnel administration, insurance, and procurement. Her adept handling of these responsibilities ensures the organization's smooth financial and operational functions.
Amanda McGee
Director of Community Development, AICP
As the Director of Community Development, Amanda oversees regional planning efforts which focus in economic development, community capacity building, and the environment. Amanda manages technical support to local governments, identifies regional planning projects, and manages agreements with state and federal funding partners such as VDEM, DEQ, EDA and ARC. She also serves as a key technical advisor regarding emerging issues at the intersection of land use, conservation, and recreation.
Chris Robertson
Director of Transportation
Chris is responsible for the management, coordination, administration, and internal leadership of the Regional Commission’s transportation program, including the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (RVTPO), and Rural Transportation Planning Programs, along with other studies, technical support, special projects, and grants.
Bailey Medeiros
Director, Roanoke Valley Collective Response, Registered C.P.R.S.,
Bailey's responsibilities focus on continued development and administration of the Peer Recovery Network across the Roanoke Valley Collective Response's regional jurisdiction. Specific tasks include securing and managing related SAMHSA grants to support operations, planning and facilitating comprehensive REVIVE! overdose response training sessions for local partners, and designing as well as implementing formal mentorship opportunities to promote leadership growth among peers.
Andrea Garland
TDM Director
Andrea oversees a dynamic program dedicated to advancing sustainable transportation across multiple regions. She manages all aspects of the RIDE Solutions program while also spearheading the implementation of a robust air quality improvement plan. Andrea plays an instrumental role in crafting innovative transportation solutions that reduce emissions and foster healthier communities.
Bryan W. Hill
AICP, CZA, Senior Planner
Bryan manages the Housing Development Program and develops studies, plans, and programs related to transportation, community development, and homelessness assistance for the region, and providing staff support to the Blue Ridge Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Virginia Mullen
Office Manager
Virginia is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to all staff members, maintaining office calendars, scheduling meetings/events, and coordinating logistics for relevant office activities across the Regional Commission, Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization, Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority, and Transportation Technical Committee.
Alison Stinnette
Transportation Planner II
Alison oversees core Metropolitan Planning Organization plans (RVTP, PPP, TIP) and funding allocations and grant programs (TA, STBG, CRP, SMART SCALE). Alison develops transit planning items for both urban and rural efforts. She also oversees transportation public communications and compliance reporting as Title VI Manager.
Jinren Yuan
Transportation Planner II
Jinren is responsible for performing transportation-related professional and technical work including preparing and developing regional plans and technical reports, analyzing and interpreting transportation information, creating maps, conducting field work, and maintaining databases.
Terra Famuliner
Regional Planner I
Terra manages water resiliency initiatives which support urban stormwater management, sustainable water supply planning, and improving the region’s water quality through the Chesapeake Bay program. As part of this effort, Terra leads septic pump-out programs to mitigate the environmental and public health impacts of failed systems. Terra also facilitates educational workshops and events with community members to enhance resiliency efforts.
Amya Matthews
Regional Planner I
Amya is committed to driving positive change through innovative research and community/transportation-focused projects. Her work spans across diverse areas, including projects to enhance access to childcare resources, analysis of urban forestry canopies, and the prioritization of transportation investment to advance economic growth.
Jessica Mahuron
Public Engagement Manager
Jessica provides work in communications, marketing, and public input. Areas of responsibility include promotion and marketing, outreach, marketing collateral and document design and development, graphic design, writing and other content development, and media relations. Jessica works to encourage higher quantity and higher quality of public engagement in our planning processes.
Curtis Jones
Grants and Program Administrator, MPH, Roanoke Valley Collective Response,
Curtis is responsible for supporting the Roanoke Valley Collective Response administratively as well as with correspondence, outreach efforts, for working alongside the RVCR Director to promote the mission of the program.
Anna Bauter
Peer Recovery and Community Engagement Coordinator, MPH, Roanoke Valley Collective Response
Anna serves as coordinator and point-of-contact between the Roanoke Valley Collective Response, the service area first responders (police/Fire/EMS), the RVCR stakeholders, regional entities, and those involved in peer recovery services. Anna supports and strengthens the Peer Recovery Network program, along with providing outreach and education.
Shira Goldman
Regional Planner I
Shira provides professional work in the areas of community development, economic development, and transportation in both the Commission’s urban and rural areas, as they relate to regional planning through program development and management, research, analysis and dissemination of information and data.
