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GPA-NoVA Board Members
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Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Angela Kummel
angela@kummel.org
Angela began attending GPA-NoVA events in 1999 and was blessed with
Brady in 2000. Brady passed on to the Rainbow Bridge in 2007. Greyhounds
Ariel and Haley now entertain everyone and share Angela with Molly,
a Bichon Frise and the rest of the gang (cats, birds, chinchillas,
and reptiles). Angela and the whole gang live in Reston and enjoy
walking the paths and attending GPA-NoVA events representing what
wonderful companions Greyhounds are.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Chris Cutler
cscutler@gmail.com
Chris adopted his first greyhound, Harley, in March 2007, and recently
adopted, Twister, after initially fostering him for a few months.
Chris earned his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech in 2001 and
his Masters Degree from George Washington University in 2006. Chris
is currently an IT Project Manager for CWPS Inc., and performs IT
services for the Federal Government. Outside of volunteering for GPA,
Chris is active in athletics, attends multiple sporting events (especially
anything Hokie related), and even charters buses for Virginia Tech
alumni to attend home football games.
TREASURER
Regan Mahoney
reganaxp@aol.com
Regan and his wife are owned by three female greyhounds: Celeste,
Darcy, and Bonny... and animals are big part of the Mahoney household:
in addition to the three greyhounds they are owned by 3 cats and a
horse. Regan has been an active volunteer in GPA-NOVA since adopting
his first grey in 2006. Eventually he decided to use his education
(MPA with nonprofit management concentration) and professional background
in nonprofits to help out the group at the Board level. He also has
served on a national educational nonprofit Board both as a volunteer
and Board member, and has been involved with several nonprofit focus
and fundraising groups.
SECRETARY/MEMBERSHIP
Lisa Read
Lisa_Read@hotmail.com
Lisa first became active in GPA-NOVA in 1999 when she adopted her
first greyhound, Mr. Darcy. Lisa and Darcy began attending the monthly
meet and greet in Springfield, VA almost immediately and still attend
most months. About a year later, Lisa adopted her second greyhound,
Abby, who passed away in 2006. In 2007, Max joined the family. Lisa,
Darcy, Abby and Max have conducted numerous home visits in the Northern
Virginia area over the years and are responsible for many greyhounds
finding wonderful homes. Lisa lived in Springfield, VA until recently
when she moved to Montgomery Village, MD with Max, Darcy and two cats,
Nelly and Naomi.
SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Scott Silvers
scott.c.silvers@gmail.com
Scott joined GPA-NoVA when he and his fiancée adopted their
first greyhound, Eagle, in September 2000. Eagle was joined shortly
thereafter by another greyhound, Aren. Together, they've all participated
in Home Visits and Meet & Greet events all over the area, showing
people what wonderful pets retired racing greyhounds make. Eagle passed
on in June 2009 and is greatly missed. Scott has served on the boards
of several non-profit organizations, and this is Scott's second time
serving on the GPA-NoVA Board of Directors.
Board Members Emeritus
Kathe Fritz
kathe@gpa-nova.org
Kathe is one of the founding members of GPA-NoVA and we're very
happy to have her still serving our cause. In the 12 years
since she first became involved with greyhound adoption, Kathe has
been owned by 12 greyhounds, 3 cocker spaniels and 1 chinese crested.
When not devoting her time to GPA-NoVA, Kathe works at a veterinary
clinic and shares her home and heart with 6 greyhounds, 1 chinese
crested and, of course, her husband Paul.
Others Who Lend a Greyt Big Helping Hand
Gay LaNasa
Gay adopted her first greyhound, WYLDE GUY, "GUY", in
1992. (He was anything but wild!) She has been an active volunteer
with GPA-NoVA since 1999. When Guy went to the bridge, Chelby and
Governor came into her life. She served on the board from 2004 thru
2008. In addition to volunteering for GPA-NoVA, she works as a part-time
bartender for Foxfire Grill.
Micky Foreman
Micky has been involved with GPA-NoVA since she adopted her first
greyhound, Jake, in 1999. Since 2000 she has served as co-chair
of the Adoption Committee. She was a member of the Board of Directors
2001 - 2008. In addition to volunteering for GPA-NoVA, she enjoys
baking, reading and working on her house, which she shares with
her two greyhounds and two cats. "I have so many dear friends
that I have met as a result of adopting these wonderful dogs--I
can honestly say that my greyhounds have changed my life!"
Pam Follet
Pam has been involved with GPA-NoVA for many years. In February
of 1999 she adopted her first greyhound, Stella, and greyhounds
immediately became her passion! Rocky joined the family in October
of 2001 and Cooper in 2005. In her life away from greyhounds, Pam
is the General Manager of a hotel. She now resides in Orlando, Florida
and is working with GPA - Orlando. She, Rocky, and Cooper live happily
with their two cats, Murray and Matilda.
Cathy Hanratty
Cathy adopted her first greyhound, Oshkosh Kazoo, "Grady,"
in January 2004. Grady and Cathy began attending Meet & Greets
on a regular basis in February 2004. Grady has since been joined
by his two "sisters", Beryl and Sera. Cathy began sewing
coats for GPA in the summer of 2004. She is a retired RN but stays
busy with GPA-NoVA and quilting. She lives in Alexandria with her
husband, Mick.
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