The Town of Vinton has recognized Mayor Bradley Grose for being named as an “Unsung Hero” in the Leadership category of The United Way of Roanoke Valley “100 Heroes Project.”
Grose has dedicated his life to serving the people of Vinton and the entire Roanoke Valley. He served on Vinton Town Council from 2000 to 2004 and then was elected Mayor of Vinton in 2004. He was re-elected for his fifth consecutive term as mayor in 2020.
Mayor Grose serves or has served in the following capacities:
- Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission – Executive Board
- Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce – Board of Directors
- Vinton Breakfast Lions Club – member
- Vinton First Aid Crew – Board member
- Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership – Board member
- American Legion Post 8 – member
- Vinton Vision Committee / Vinton-Roanoke County Veterans Monument member
- Virginia Municipal League “Certified Local Government Official Gold Award” recipient
- Commendation from Commonwealth of Virginia General Assembly for Public Service
- Charter graduate of Vinton Citizen Police Academy and Advanced Citizen Police
- Academy
- Vinton Planning Commission member
- Roanoke Valley Greenways Commission member
- Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization member
As Mayor of Vinton for 20 years, the Town recognizes Mayor Grose for his compassionate leadership and contribution to the Town’s growth and development. Mayor Grose is an “unsung hero” for the Town of Vinton and the town appreciates all that he has done.
Submitted by Town of Vinton, Deputy Town Manager Cody Sexton
