SVTC ELECTIONS

After a long career in IT at a local insurance carrier, Karen Bowman has opened up a new chapter in her career by focusing on supporting business owners in growing their revenue and profit. Today she is working with many types of small business owners that include those working in technology in the Valley As a long-time member of the Board of Directors of SVTC, she has served as Secretary, Vice-President, and President of SVTC and will always be a champion of technology and innovation in the Shenandoah Valley.

Joseph is a Cyber Security Analyst with Tiber Creek Consulting. Tiber Creek is a software company based in Fairfax, Virginia with a remote office in Waynesboro, VA. He works on the IntelliGRC team. IntelliGRC is an intelligence governance, risk management, and compliance platform that makes compliance attainable and manageable.

Sarah E. Cheverton is the State Authorization and Compliance Officer for Online & Distance Learning at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and a current board member of SVTC. At JMU, Sarah works in University Studies and reports to the Associate Provost for Online Learning Strategy. She collaborates with people from a wide variety of areas across the University as well as other institutions, state agencies, and national organizations in efforts to build and improve the online teaching and learning environment for today’s and tomorrow’s students. Prior to this position, for 17 years, Sarah led a central JMU unit responsible for acquiring, managing, and supporting various online learning technologies and faculty development services. She also teaches 2-3 sections per year of Using Computer Information Systems for the College of Business and is the current Vice-President of the Networked Learning Collaborative of Virginia. Sarah has been active with SVTC for several years. She has served as a Board member since 2014 and as Secretary, Vice-President, and President on the Executive Committee. She attends numerous events and will talk with anyone about technology needs and interests in the area.

Mike serves Serco Inc as Senior Program Manager within the Civilian Services Business Unit, providing leadership to Intellectual Property Services (IPS) and Department of Homeland Security lines of business. This currently includes domestic and international customers within both government and commercial enterprises. Prior to his current position, Mike served in numerous roles within IP Services contracts, including Patent Classifier, Operations Analyst, and Operations Manager. Mike has over 15 years of service in a variety of Operations, Customer Relations, Transition, and Project Management related roles. Prior to joining the first joining the IPS team in 2006, Mike was a tenured lead teacher of Science and Technology focused on Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. He currently serves on a variety of regional boards in addition to the SVTC, including Explore More Discovery Museum Advisory, and the Go Virginia Region 8 Council. Mike holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from James Madison University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Natural Science from Bethel College, KS (#GoStones) with additional graduate coursework completed at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, and Pittsburg State University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) as well as a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Golden Key International Honor Societies. In his spare time, Mike enjoys a variety of outdoor pursuits including mountain biking, golfing, backpacking, and alpine skiing.

Kurt is the City of Staunton's Chief Technology Officer for the City. As CTO for over 24 years, he manages the City's use of technology. Recent projects include migration to NG911, the implementation of a new telephone system, and a regional public safety radio system. He serves as a Staunton Police Department Reserve Officer, Secretary of the Wildlife Center of Virginia Board, and Chair of the Wildlife Center of Virginia Foundation.

Craig Short serves as the JMU Associate Vice President of Business Services and is a proud alum of the JMU Master of Public Administration Program. Before returning to JMU in 2023, Craig served as the Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services at Laurel Ridge Community College. Craig lives in Harrisonburg with his wife and four children, two of which are students at UT Knoxville (one of which is a double duke).

Brent Wilson hails from Page County, Virginia. Apart from four years spent getting a business degree at Pacific Union College, the Shenandoah Valley has always been home. He started Quiet Work Accounting in 2023. Outside of work, Brent enjoys writing, technology, snow skiing, and raising three daughters with his wife, Rebecca. Quiet Work Accounting focuses on accounting and payroll for small businesses, and tax preparation for individuals.