PATRICIA WARDIUS

Dr. Patricia (Patti) Wardens attended Northwestern University on an athletic scholarship to play lacrosse. She graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She was part of a specialized team who provided comprehensive care to patients who sustained burn injuries in a Level 1 trauma center. Dr. Wardius then followed in two of her brothers’ footsteps. She attended Temple University School of Dentistry and graduated Cum Laude in 2005 with a degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine. Dr. Wardius is a native of Pennsylvania where she practiced in her hometown with one of her brothers. After visiting Virginia Beach for multiple years, she decided to relocate. She is passionate about dentistry and how it relates to her patients’ overall health and well being. Dr. Wardius realizes that everyone has unique situations and expectations. Dr. Wardius resides in Virginia Beach with her adopted Greyhounds, Gifted and Prissy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with the people who are important to her.

Andrea Kilmer

Andrea is CEO of the Garcia Companies. She is a certified public accountant and senior executive with over 40 years of experience in all areas of accounting, finance, administration, and diverse business operations. Her credentials include Class A Contractor in multiple states, multi-state Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker among others. Andrea is the past chair of the Virginia Board of Accountancy and served on the Enforcement Committee. Previously, she served on the Virginia Economic and Development Jobs Commission and on Old Dominion University’s Board of Visitors. She has served in various capacities for numerous charities in Hampton Roads. Andrea holds a degree in Accounting from ODU and is a lifelong resident of Virginia Beach.

Joann Emmons

For the last 40 years Joann Emmons has been an Independent Insurance Agent for all lines of Insurance: Property & Casualty/Life & Health. It has been a rewarding experience and allowed her the opportunity to satisfy the needs of her clients for all lines of insurance. Planning and meeting with the cities that she would like to see the event take place, executing awesome rides in and around the area selected, then working with City Officials is her passion. She plans special events at the Host Hotel selected and meets the registered attendees from all over. This is rewarding and truly an experience that is like no other. Riding in and around the US and other Countries has truly meant the world to Joann with friendships for a lifetime.

Sue Lebrato

Sue Lebrato is President and Principal Consultant. A Human Resources and Business consulting firm based in Virginia Beach. Her practice works with organizations, to “Bridge business and HR strategies for profitability”, and with individuals to “Enhance their life circumstances”. The latter includes coaching, for individuals in career-transition, workforce entry and reentry, and “launching” college graduates. For more than twenty-five years, Sue has led corporate and HR divisions of Fortune 500 companies, both domestic and international, in a variety of industries including international shipping, chemicals, consumer products, professional services, federal and defense contractors.

Stella Waltz

Stella Waltz, along with her husband Jesse Waltz, founded JES Foundation Repair in 1993. JES has since become a leader in foundation repair, crawl space moisture management, basement waterproofing solutions, and concrete lifting services for residential and commercial properties. Stella is a Norfolk native who graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and received a BA in Biology from Virginia Wesleyan College. After earning her master’s degree in Community Health Education with an emphasis in Physical Therapy at Old Dominion University, she went on to practice physical therapy in Virginia and Maryland.

Randolyn Patterson

Randolyn Patterson has been a member of ABNB Federal Credit Union since 2012, she has served on the Supervisory Committee, the Legislative Committee, and was appointed as Vice Chair in 2022. She served 21 years on active duty in the United States Navy, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Excelsior University, and her master’s degree in Leadership and Organization Development from Troy University. After her military service, Randolyn served as Payroll Manager for Tidewater Community College, Norfolk State University, and the College of William and Mary. She is also a member of Gold Star Families, an organization for families who have lost their loved ones in military service.

Paulette Reed Md

Paullette M.D. Reed started the Intercultural School of Etiquette, to educate youth in the four distinct areas of protocol. As a global traveler, former diplomat and the military spouse of a senior officer, she has been privileged to train students in the disciplines of corporate and cultural protocols from all over the world. While working with these students, she noticed that many of them were fluent in several languages, and as more children attended schools in other countries, they too became both familiar and fluent in other languages. Her desire has been to expose and teach students in Virginia Beach the beauty of other cultures, and the importance of understanding and diplomatically implementing different cultures in diverse situations.