Alumni Society Board
Vision
The Christopher Newport Alumni Society is a dynamic and diverse organization that serves as a valuable resource to the Christopher Newport community. Our dedicated Board of Directors partner effectively with Alumni Relations and other University stakeholders to create a path to engagement for alumni and current students that commits them to the University's vision of leading a life of significance.
Mission
To serve all Christopher Newport alumni and cultivate lifelong relationships between them and the Christopher Newport community.
Values
Service
Engage alumni in opportunities that utilize their time, talent and treasure to serve Christopher Newport and their local communities
Leadership
Recruit alumni to actively promote the University, serve on volunteer boards and showcase the Alumni Society as an essential partner of the University
Connection
Build relationships and a sense of camaraderie among alumni and the Christopher Newport community to include alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the University
Collaboration
Actively working with University partners including but not limited to Admission, Alumni Relations, Athletics, Center for Career Planning and University Advancement to effectively accomplish University and Alumni Society goals
Board Members and Past Presidents
- Nicholas Mirra ‘15
President - Roanoke, VA - Kelsey Fleshman ‘14
Vice President - Petersburg, VA - James Hicks ‘19
Treasurer - Norfolk, VA - Victoria Dixon ‘16
Secretary - Vienna, Va - Hon. Nate Fontaine ‘07
Immediate Past President - Lovettsville, VA
- Megan Brower ‘10
Wesley Chapel, VA - Travis Bruns ‘13
Union City , NJ - Malik Dickens ‘21
Henrico, VA - Rico Francis ‘18
Indianapolis, IN - Mary Griffith ‘90
Williamsburg, VA - Taya Jarman ‘04
Moseley, VA - Mallory King ‘14
Newport News , VA - Spencer Koger ‘21
Bassett, VA - Christopher Kreider ‘06
Virginia Beach, VA - William Mann ‘71
Williamsburg, VA - Melanie Munn ‘95
Newport News, VA - Robert Pride ‘73
Poquoson, VA - Christopher Rice ‘04
Suffolk, VA - Timothy Richard ‘17
Midlothian, VA - Ryan Rusbuldt ‘11
Burke, VA - Sharhonda Rush ‘96
Jacksonville, FL - Joshua Simmons ‘09
Gainesville, VA - Michelle Slabinski ‘87
Smithfield, VA - Kevin Callanan ‘78
Appointed Board of Visitors Representative - Stephens City, VA - Keith Windle ‘02
Appointed Board of Visitors Representative - Midlothian, Midlothian, VA - Dr. Michelle Erhardt
Associate Dean, College of Arts & Humanities - Richard Long
Vice President for University Advancement - Sarah Barber
Director of Annual Giving Programs - Baxter Vendrick, Jr.
Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Advancement
- E. Thomas Hughes: 1970 – 1971
- James F. Draper (‘68): 1971 – 1972
- Thomas W. Lockard (‘67): 1972 – 1973
- David L. Kahn (‘72): 1973 – 1974
- Tom Powell (‘72): 1974 – 1975
- Vivian Johnson: 1975 – 1976
- Julie Mee Sager (‘72): 1976 – 1977
- Phillip V. Whitley (‘75): 1977 – 1978
- Col. James O. Syme Jr. (‘76): 1979 – 1980
- Tom Johnson ('75): 1980 – 1981
- Michael Monteith ('73): 1981 – 1982
- David S. Lyon ('77): 1982 – 1985
- Roman Schenkkan ('73): 1986 – 1987
- David Pisle ('75): 1987 – 1989
- James O. West ('75): 1989 – 1990
- Stan Clark ('77): 1990 – 1991
- Charlie Ciccotti (‘86): 1991 – 1992
- Gerald Bright (‘82): 1992 – 1993
- J. Curtiss Back (‘84): 1993 – 1994
- Tom Carpini (‘74): 1994 – 1995
- Karen Levy (‘91): 1995 – 1996
- Randy Bryant (‘91): 1996 – 1997
- Jim Eyre (‘75): 1997 – 1998
- Bill Sharkey (‘76): 1998 – 1999
- Yvonne McCoy (‘77): 1999 – 2000
- Paul Darden ('74): 2000 – 2001
- Art Thatcher ('81): 2001 – 2002
- Linda Gordon ('88): 2002 – 2003
- Joy Kilgore ('96): 2003 – 2004
- Ron Gallagher ('88): 2004 – 2005
- Janet Barker ('02): 2005 – 2006
- Mark Bernecker ('96): 2006 – 2007
- Michael Koontz ('01): 2007 – 2008
- Scott Millar ('85): 2008 – 2010
- Jason Houser ('97): 2010 – 2012
- Richard Charles ('92): 2012 – 2014
- Mark Bernecker ('96): 2014 – 2015
- Robert Macklin ('93): 2015 – 2016
- Ross Snare IV ('13): 2016 – 2017
- Christopher Inzirillo ('09): 2017 – 2019
- Cynthia Allen Whyte (‘97): 2019 – 2021
- Christopher Inzirillo ('09): 2021-2023
- The Hon. Nate Fontaine ‘07: 2023 - 2025
- Nick Mirra ‘15: 2025 -
Interested in Serving?
The Alumni Society Board of Directors serve three year terms and are responsible for the general welfare and conduct of the Alumni Society. Directors are responsible for attending meetings, setting strategy, overseeing initiatives, and engaging in the activities of the Alumni Society. Each year a third of the Board of Directors terms' expire, so we are always seeking more alumni interested in a leadership role. Each spring semester, an email goes out inviting all alumni to offer nominations to serve on the board.
The application period for the 2025–2026 Alumni Society Board has ended. Information about the next application cycle will be posted during the 2026–2027 academic year. Stay tuned!