A special advertising section
Bob Sowder Photography
2022 FACES of Virginia's Blue Ridge
How do you define Roanoke, Virginia? We’re known for our excellent health care systems, booming real estate development and economic growth, and more recently, our incredible outdoor opportunities, of course, but we’re so much more than that. If you ask us—or anyone in the region, really!—Roanoke is clearly defined by its supportive community and the incredible people in it.
It’s the business owners who work tirelessly to encourage growth and togetherness; the customers who shop, eat and buy local to support their neighbors; and the employees who help with everything in between; not to mention the photographers, dedicated social media managers, creative artists and others who help build what we see today—they are what make Roanoke, Virginia unlike any other place in the world (and the best, if we’re allowed to be biased here!).
We are so pleased to showcase our first-ever FACES of Virginia’s Blue Ridge! As a special publication of The Roanoker Magazine, it made sense for us to work with local business owners to spotlight their incredible work in the region and their industries. We are honored to share their stories and allow you to get to know them better in their profiles linked below.
Our first FACES highlights the individuals and groups who lead the way in their industries with their innovation, inspiration and commitment, not only to their work, but to the community as a whole. Every one of them works diligently to provide the best possible services to our citizens, and to make Virginia’s Blue Ridge a recognized, welcoming community always greeting others with arms wide open. They recognize growth and opportunity, welcome success and strive to further their knowledge and community impact.
Get to know the FACES behind the businesses you know and love, and learn more about their passion for the region and all they do to show it. We’re proud to recognize these incredible Roanokers and continue strengthening our community by bringing everyone together to make our city just a little bit brighter than the day before.
Listed in order of appearance in print publication.
The Face(s) of:
Wealth Management: Kevin McFarland, Charles Schwab
Local Publishing, The Roanoker Magazine, LeisureMedia360
Broadband, Cox Communications
Diamonds, Ginger Mumpower, Ginger’s Jewelry
HVAC Services, Rick & Gary Woods, Woods Family Heating & Air Conditioning
Hospice and Palliative Care, Aaron Housh, Good Samaritan Advanced Illness Care & Hospice
Litigation, Gentry Locke Attorneys
Electrical, Plumbing & Bath Remodeling, Ted Puzio & Leslie Nolen, Southern Trust Home Services
Real Estate, Susan Bailey, Long and Foster Real Estate
Red Light Therapy, Linda Bailey, Total You Health
Live Music, Waynette Anderson, Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges
Insurance, Derek Wiley, Derek Wiley Agency
Computer Technology Solutions for Business, Entre Computer Center
Community Banking, Michelle Austin, Bank of Botetourt
Tree Care Services, Carrie Poff, James Poff & Jamey Chocklett, Brown Hound Tree Services
Resale, Ginny Morgan, Back on the Rack
Home Decor, Rachelle Walker, WyndRose
Veterinarian Services, Roanoke Animal Hospital
Massage Therapy, Crystal Stoots, Crystal’s Healing Hands
Restoration Services, Quinn Mongan II & Kevin Lancaster, SERVPRO of Roanoke, Montgomery & Pulaski Counties
The Cannabis Industry, Debbie Custer, The Hemp Mill/Buffies Kitchen/Coeus Research
Custom Apparel, Marj Easterling, Big Lick Screen Printing
Barber Services, Corporate Image Barber Shop
Portrait Photography, Sunny Wasiela-Gutowski, Stella Nova Photography
General Contracting, Gary & Delores Feazell, F&S Building Innovations
Retirement Living, Brandon Oaks
FACES OF VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE is a new special publication from The Roanoker Magazine. For advertising information on the next edition, please contact Associate Publisher Shiree Carr at scarr@leisuremedia360.com or at 540-339-3825.