Holbrook '73 leads Alumni Association

Darrell Holbrook graduated from Clinch Valley College now The University of Virginia’s College at Wise in 1973 with a BS Degree in Business and Public Administration.

He was employed by Clinchfield Coal Company in 1972 in the Engineering Department.  He remained with Clinchfield Coal serving in many management capacities, mostly as underground mine superintendent until 1997 when he joined Coastal Coal Company and El Paso Corporation.

He is now employed by Paramont Coal Company a

subsidiary of Alpha Natural Resources as underground mine superintendent. He has served on several committees and organizations promoting and developing coal mine safety and production.  Most recently serving on the Governor’s Virginia Coal and Energy Commission.

For many years, Darrell has dedicated his time and resources as a member and officer of both the Highland Cavalier Club and The University of Virginia's College at Wise Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Darrell resides s in Castlewood, Virginia with his wife, Joy. 

The purpose of The University of Virginia's College at Wise Alumni Association shall be to aid, strengthen, and expand the work and development of The University of Virginia's College at Wise through the involvement of the Alumni.

2009-2010

Alumni Board of Directors and Officers

Michael H. Abbott '82

David B. Amos '03

LaKesha Anderson '01, At-Large (Northern Virginia)

Adam Bell '00 At-Large (Richmond)

Brian K. Blanton '92

Travis Brannon, Student Representative

Taylor Burgess '95

The Honorable Joseph Carico '95

Valeri J. Colyer '83

Sheila C. Combs '72

Sharon S. Daniels '88

Linda Q. Dishner '71

F. Wayne Edwards '62

Kim Gibson '84

Carol Sue Gilbert '56

Dawn A. Gilbert '82

Phyllis P. Hatcher '75

Aaron Hicks '97

A. Darrell Holbrook '73, President

Fran G. Hunt '80, At-Large (Tidewater)

Drew Johnson '78

Chris Kommes '94, Parliamentarian

Sherman Lea, Jr. '03, At-Large (Roanoke)

Lewey K. Lee '64

Larry J. McReynolds '70

Sarah Love McReynolds '87

Duane A. Miller '94

Kevin W. Mullins '93

Rick L. Mullins '91

Rhonda M. Perkins '73, Immediate Past-President

Don R. Pippin '58, Board of Visitors Member

Jekeyma O. Robinson '09, Class Representative

Laura Faye Mullins Robinson '01, President-Elect

David J. Prior, Chancellor

Edwin R. Roop '76, Treasurer

Sara Roop '07, Secretary

Cathy L. Sandidge '71

Joshua R. Skeens '02

Kathy T. Stewart '77

Frances R. Wall '73

Roy L. Wells '56

Pamela J. Collie '93, Director of Alumni Relations

Alumni Association Board Member responsibilities are to:

• Attend meetings regularly, Serve on one or more committees
   

• Manage the affairs of the Alumni Association
   

• Represent the ideas and interest of all alumni; be a representative of the alumni body
   

• Serve as ambassadors of the College
   

• Maintain a high level of visibility within the general Alumni body
   

• Attend College functions as a representative of the Alumni Board
   

• Assist in recruitment of additional alumni volunteers
   

• Support the decisions and work of the officers of the Alumni Association
   

• Set short-term and long-range goals, develop policies, and set objectives
   

• Manage the Alumni Association's finances appropriately
   

• Oversee the management of Alumni Hall
   

• Assist in fundraising efforts as needed and support projects financially, when possible