Executive Director Search

On March 27, 2024, Dr. Betty Adams, Executive Director of the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC), announced plans to retire from her position within the next 12 months. Read the announcement here.

The Executive Committee of the SVHEC Board of Trustees is leading the search for the agency’s next executive director. The members of the Executive Committee are:

Mr. Stanley Jeffress, Board Chair
Dr. Jeffrey Davis, Board Vice-Chair
Dr. Quentin Johnson
Ms. Sheri McGuire
Mr. Tom Raab

The committee is staffed by SVHEC Chief Strategy Officer, Dr. Nettie Simon-Owens. For questions about the Executive Director’s search committee please email .
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