An Evening of Celebration
September 22, 2008

8th Grade Mentor One™ Students from each of Lynchburg's three middle schools celebrated their successful completion of the 2007-2008 Mentor One™ Workforce Development Program over dinner on Monday September 22,2008. Each of these bright students completed a year long program consisting of mentor interactions with business professionals in the community, visits to Region 2000 local colleges and universities, and career speed dating with successful professionals in Lynchburg. They also gained a wealth of business knowledge that can not be learned in a classroom or by reading a book. The students, parents, and the Office of Economic Development would like to express a sincere, heartfelt thank you to the Mentors who donated their valuable time away from the careers and personal lives to make a the 2007-2008 Mentor One™ Program a success.

• Pete Barker, PE, Engineer, Special Projects Division, Southern Air
• Robert Barlow, Executive Director, Free Clinic of Central VA
• Kathy Gegner, Kindergarten Unit Leader, Linkhorne Elementary School
• Thomas Johson, Owner, Thomas A Johnson Furniture Co., Inc.
• Robert A Leveque, Vice President of Manufacturing, RR Donelley Print Solutions
• Larry McKinney, Mechanical Engineer II, C.A.N. Machinery Engineering, Belvac Production Machinery
• B.J. Thomas, Librarian, Sandusky Elementary School
• Tony Tucker, Athletic Trainer / Coach, Physical Education, Heritage High School
• Jim Warner, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Belvac Production Machinery
• Chuck Warren, President, Wegmann USA, Inc.
• John Keith, Human Resources Director, J. Crew
• Dr. Michael Parker, Dentist
• Dr. Cassandra T. Campbell, Veterinarian, Peaks View Animal Hospital
• Andrew Tatom, Vice President, Rehabilitation Associates of Central VA, Inc.
• Mary Beth Hillmer, Pediatric Therapist, Blue Ridge Therapy Associates