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Do You Know… Amanda Livingston?

The executive director has revitalized the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce and deeply connects with the Roanoke Valley community.

Do You Know… Wendy-Marie Martin?

The chair of Hollins University’s undergraduate theatre department uses her international experience and inclusive philosophy to create a transformative and collaborative theatre environment.

Do You Know… Travis Overstreet?

Travis Overstreet II plans adventure trips for veterans, tossing them a lifeline to Mother Nature.

Do You Know… Melanie McFadyen?

Fincastle’s new town manager can’t wait to celebrate the 250-year-old town.

Do You Know… Matt Thompson?

Matt Thompson doubled down and started chasing bigger dreams in spite of his pain.

Do You Know… John Garland?

One of Roanoke’s premier re-builders has his eye on community, neighborhood, the old days.

Do You Know… Armistead Lemon?

The head of school at North Cross School can’t wait to dig deeper into her role in educating students and connecting with the community.

Do You Know… Grant Holmes?

A regional business leader finds success on new paths, including voicework and virtual event hosting.

Do You Know… Beth Leffel?

Her role in public health has been absolutely critical, and rewarding, but Beth Leffel is giving back in plenty of other ways, too.

Do You Know… Lawrence Bechtel?

You likely know Lawrence Bechtel’s Roanoke work—’Officer Down’ and ‘Calling the Powers’—but you probably don’t know the man behind them.

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Do You Know… Amanda Livingston?

The executive director has revitalized the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce and deeply connects with the Roanoke Valley community.
Martin is a friendly face at the Hollins Theatre, mentoring students year-round as they pursue careers in the performing arts.

Do You Know… Wendy-Marie Martin?

The chair of Hollins University’s undergraduate theatre department uses her international experience and inclusive philosophy to create a transformative and collaborative theatre environment.
Travis Overstreet

Do You Know… Travis Overstreet?

Travis Overstreet II plans adventure trips for veterans, tossing them a lifeline to Mother Nature.
Melanie McFadyen

Do You Know… Melanie McFadyen?

Fincastle’s new town manager can’t wait to celebrate the 250-year-old town.
Matt Thompson

Do You Know… Matt Thompson?

Matt Thompson doubled down and started chasing bigger dreams in spite of his pain.
John Garland: “There were about two people living downtown. Now we’re well over 2,000.”

Do You Know… John Garland?

One of Roanoke’s premier re-builders has his eye on community, neighborhood, the old days.
Armistead Lemon is pictured with her husband, Calvin Stewart, and two sons during her investiture as the ninth head of North Cross School in fall 2022. She’s the first woman to lead the school.

Do You Know… Armistead Lemon?

The head of school at North Cross School can’t wait to dig deeper into her role in educating students and connecting with the community.
Holmes is pictured during an early 2020 ribbon cutting for Lawrence Equipment’s CASE Construction Equipment dealership. At the time, he was head of the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce.

Do You Know… Grant Holmes?

A regional business leader finds success on new paths, including voicework and virtual event hosting.
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Do You Know… Beth Leffel?

Her role in public health has been absolutely critical, and rewarding, but Beth Leffel is giving back in plenty of other ways, too.
Lawrence Bechtel at a recent show at the Montgomery Museum of Art & History in Christiansburg.

Do You Know… Lawrence Bechtel?

You likely know Lawrence Bechtel’s Roanoke work—’Officer Down’ and ‘Calling the Powers’—but you probably don’t know the man behind them.
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