Science Museum Announces New Officers and Trustees

For Immediate Release
November 1, 2008
 
For more information, contact Fran Ferguson
fferguson@smwv.org
 
The Science Museum announces new Officers and Trustees for 2008-2009
 
Andrew Gentiluomo has been elected President of the Museum's Board of Trustees. Gentiluomo is an Associate with National Financial Services, Inc.
 
Lynne Pope has been elected Vice-President. Pope is a retired Roanoke County Public School Principal.
 
Carole Massart has been elected to the Board of Trustees and elected Secretary. Massart is a retired Biology teacher and Science Coordinator 9-12, for Roanoke City Schools. Massart was a founding Trustee of the Museum when it was incorporated in 1970, is a Past President of the Board of Trustees, and has served the Museum extensively as a volunteer in a number of other capacities.
 
Rob Vaughan has been re-elected to the Board of Trustees and re-elected Treasurer. Vaughan is Vice President for Finance and Treasury for the Carilion Clinic.
 
Elizabeth Jamison has been elected to the Board of Trustees. Jamison is the Director of Radford University's Leadership Development Center.
 
Todd Morgan, MBA, has been re-elected to the Board of Trustees. Morgan is a past President of the Board, and is President of Martin Bros. Contractors, Inc.
 
David Robertson, PhD, has been elected to the Board of Trustees. Robertson is President of Robertson Marketing and an Adjunct Professor at Roanoke College.
 
Kendall White has been elected to the Board of Trustees. White is Senior Director for Technology Services for the Carilion Clinic.
 
Leah Wiley has been re-elected to the Board of Trustees. Wiley is a performer and education advocate.
 
About the Science Museum of Western Virginia
 
The Science Museum of Western Virginia is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in downtown Roanoke at Center in the Square. 540/342-5710. On the web: www.smwv.org
 
The Science Museum of Western Virginia is the oldest science museum in Virginia and is among the fewer than five percent of museums across the country that are nationally accredited by the American Association of Museums.
 
During its 38-year history, the Science Museum has served millions of visitors, strengthening education and economic development throughout the region. Through hands-on exhibits, programs, and wide-screen films, the Museum nurtures lifelong learning and a greater understanding of science and technology among visitors of all ages.
 
In November 2006, the Science Museum announced a major Reinvention plan which will completely transform the Museum’s exhibits and programs over the next five years. The Science Museum is actively seeking funding toward its Reinvention goal, including its goal to match the Carilion Foundation’s challenge grant by January 19, 2009