By Debbie Adams
The Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce installed its new officers and Board of Directors for 2026
during the annual Casino Sponsor Appreciation Night on Jan. 22. Vinton Mayor Brad Grose
conducted the swearing-in ceremony at the Vinton Moose Lodge.
Officers for 2026 include Chairman Page Lovern, 1st Vice President Allison Finney, 2nd Vice
President Anthony Conner, and Past Chairman Jason Boothe.
Page Stovall Lovern is serving her first full year as chairman and has been a member of the
Board of Directors since 2016. She is passionate about growing the Chamber and supporting the
local businesses that make the Vinton community thrive.
Lovern serves as the Assistant Revenue/Accounts Payable Manager at Twenty20 Management
which brings strong financial and operational experiences to Assisted Livings, Independent
Livings, and Memory Cares across the Mid-Atlantic. She is a graduate of William Byrd High
School and Radford University.
In addition to her work with the Chamber, Lovern is the Senior Regent for the Women of the
Moose, Vinton Chapter. She is married to her husband, Brian, and is a proud stepmom to Kayla.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time at the beach.
Allison Finney will continue serving as 1st vice president of the Chamber. She is a graduate of
William Byrd High School and Virginia Tech where she majored in Housing, Interior Design
and Resource Management with an option in Residential Management. She manages several
family-owned residential properties (apartments and single-family homes) in Roanoke, Salem,
and Vinton. Finney also manages American Efficiency Inns, an extended stay motel located in
downtown Vinton, as well as two other commercial properties. She has been involved with many
organizations over the years. She is a founding member of the Square Society, serving on their
board for many years and eventually becoming president. While serving as president, she also
served on the Center in the Square Board of Directors. She has proudly served on the Vinton
Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 14 years and on the Executive Board for
going on 12 years. Finney enjoys planning and volunteering for the various events hosted by the
Chamber to promote and showcase the thriving Town of Vinton. She enjoys life with her partner
of 14 years, Randall Walters.
Anthony Conner, 2nd vice president, is a financial services professional with The Conner Group,
a locally owned financial practice. He works with a wide variety of clients including business
owners and pre-retirees. Prior to his start in the financial services industry, Conner earned his
B.S. Degree from Carson-Newman University in 1982.
He is proud to be a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) since 2004. He also is a
member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).
When he is not working, Conner enjoys serving the community on the Chamber of Commerce
and in the Vinton Breakfast Lions Club. He also enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending
time with his three children, four grandchildren and two miniature schnauzers, Remy and Rigby,
who are the current office mascots at The Conner Group.
Past President Jason Boothe is a Realtor with Mountain View Real Estate in Vinton, now in his
seventh year in the real estate business. He is partnered with longtime Roanoke City Chief
Sheriff David Bell where they are known as the Boothe Bell Real Estate Team Powered by
Mountain View Real Estate. He is very active in the Vinton community where he has served as a
board member and coach for the Vinton Booster Club, and vice president and president of the
William Byrd Baseball Booster Club. Most recently, this year he joined the Vinton Breakfast
Lions Club; he also runs the 24 Breakfast Club Network group that meets once a month. Along
with his board positions, Boothe also coached in the Vinton community for over 15 years.
His “love for the kids and parents” made him lifelong friendships and what is “really cool” is the
“kids” are now calling him to buy houses and “that means the world to me.”
Boothe has been married to his wife Nicole for 27 years. She is in her 19th year at William Byrd
High School, currently in the guidance department. They have two children. His daughter Taylor
and son-in-law Collin reside in Kansas where Collin serves in the Army as a captain. His son
Bryce, who works for Roanoke County, is newly engaged to a Vinton girl, Caroline Gibbs;
they plan to marry in October of this year.
“I am the very proud Pappy to my 4-year-old granddaughter, Rylan, who lives with Mommy and
Daddy in Kansas,” Boothe says.
“I can’t express how excited I am to be able to work with such an amazing group of people who
truly care about the town,” said Boothe. “I am extremely happy with where the Chamber is today
and the leadership we have in place on our board. I look forward to serving the members and
sponsors of this great Chamber, and we will do everything we possibly can to make Vinton the
place to bring your business.”
This year’s Board of Directors includes Donald Childress from Coastal Planning Insurance, Anthony
Conner, Jacob Edberg (First Citizens Bank), Brandy Humphreys, Lee Lovern (Star City Container),
Chris McCarty (Grand Rental Storage), Danielle Napier (Pawsh Salon for Dogs), Tim Nininger (Star
City Pest Control), Jason Peters (Roanoke County), Joy Rierson (Neely’s Accounting), Chrissy
Walton (Pollard 107 South), and Julie Wheeler (HomeTrust Bank).
Commerce for 2026.
Donald Childress is a life-long resident of the Town of Vinton. He attended William Byrd High
School where he played basketball and baseball, graduating in 1994. He graduated from Emory
and Henry College with a BS degree in Business Management. After college, Childress began
his career in the insurance industry. He has spent over 20 years helping his clients make
decisions with Medicare benefit plans, Final Expense plans and Annuity Planning. He decided to
start his own business in 2009, Coastal Insurance Planning of Va. His growing office is in the
Town of Vinton behind the Farmers’ Market. He is the proud father of one adult son, Damon,
and grandson, Wraith. He also has one granddaughter, Aleaya.
Jacob Edberg is a Financial Sales Manager at First Citizens Bank in Vinton. He relocated from
Chesterfield, Va., to study Finance at Virginia Tech. While in college, he met his wife, Morgan,
and the two later moved to her hometown of Vinton.
Now as a resident of Vinton, Edberg has been working in banking since 2012 and is an active
volunteer and a familiar face in local professional organizations such as the Greater Williamson
Road Area Business Association, local BNI chapters, and the Roanoke Regional Chamber of
Commerce. After a successful tenure as the 2025 IMPACT Team Captain for the Roanoke
Regional Chamber of Commerce, he was elected to join Leadership Roanoke Valley Class of
2026.
Edberg’s dedication to the region is matched by his personal passions. He is a member of the
Roanoke Valley Community Band, a recreational basketball and soccer coach, and an avid
golfer. On weekends, he can often be found on the links or cheering on his two daughters,
Mckinley and Bayleigh, at their sporting events. A proud “cheer dad,” Edberg loves traveling to
support their pursuits.
Brandy Humphreys, a lifelong resident of Roanoke County, proudly calls Vinton home with
her husband, two children, and two dogs. She began her career in healthcare as an X-ray
technologist and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bluefield
College. Humphreys has combined experience as a Digital Marketing Strategist and in leadership
roles in sales and marketing for long-term care communities, delivering impactful strategies and
campaigns. She volunteers with local organizations, including the Roanoke Walk to End
Alzheimer’s, reflecting her commitment to seniors and the community. In her free time, she
enjoys spending time with her family, attending their sporting events, working on home
improvement projects, and traveling.
A dedicated resident of Roanoke County, Lee Lovern has devoted the majority of his personal
and professional life to uplifting and strengthening the community he proudly calls home. Over
the course of his career, he has earned and maintained numerous licenses through the Virginia
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (D.P.O.R.), allowing him to serve in a
wide range of roles that support community growth, public safety, and longterm development.
His commitment to lifelong learning has led him to pursue multiple advanced training
opportunities, most recently at Columbia University. This continued education enhances his
ability to contribute meaningfully to diverse projects and community needs, aligning his work
with broader strategic goals for the region.
Lovern is also a local business and property owner in the Roanoke and Vinton areas, further
deepening his investment in the community’s economic vitality. For more than 18 years, he has
been a dedicated employee of Total Action for Progress (TAP), where he currently serves as the
Director of E.C.H.R. His leadership reflects a deep belief in service, equity, and the power of
communitydriven progress.
Among all his accomplishments, Lovern is most proud of his role as a father to his two children,
Christian Lovern and Victoria Lovern. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Lee Lovern, Sr.,
lifelong residents of Roanoke County, who instilled in him the values of hard work, integrity,
and service to others—principles that continue to guide his life and work today.
Danielle Napier grew up just outside of Vinton and graduated from Staunton River High School
in 1992. She attended Hollins University and graduated in 2010 with a BS in Biology. She is an
owner at Pawsh Salon for Dogs in Vinton and Collegiate Pacific in Roanoke. She has a wide
variety of work experience from bartender to network engineer and loves a new challenge. She
currently manages both businesses. In her free time, Danielle loves camping with her horse,
Shooter, restoring old things, and days on Smith Mountain Lake. She is almost always
accompanied by her dog, Verde.
Chris McCarty graduated from Radford University in 1989 with a BS in Business Management.
He was the manager of Grand Rental Station from 1990 until 2023 and Grand Storage of Vinton
from 1998 until the present. He is married to Vinton Town Council member Sabrina McCarty.
McCarty enjoys being involved in various other community organizations, including the Vinton
Breakfast Lions Club and the Vinton First Aid Crew. He also enjoys spending time at Smith
Mountain Lake with family and friends and attending sporting events.
Tim Nininger is the owner of Star City Pest Control and Wildlife Services. He is from Smith
Mountain Lake in Moneta. He attended Northside and Christiansburg High Schools, Arizona
State University, and Clemson University. He has three children Tori (22), Tanner (22), and
Taylor (19). Nininger says he joined the Vinton Chamber because his friend Jason Boothe
invited him, and he became impressed with all the things the Chamber does for the Town of
Vinton.
Jason Peters is a 1994 graduate of William Byrd High School. He was vice president of First
Citizens Bank in Vinton for 24 years and proudly served as the Board of Supervisors member for
the Vinton District from 2014 to 2023. He is currently serving as the Commissioner of the
Revenue for Roanoke County. He also serves Roanoke County on the Audit Committee and the
Towing Advisory Committee. He serves the Commissioners of the Revenue Association of
Virginia on the Legislative, Veterans, and Finance committees. He was the Capital Co-chair of
the Vinton/Roanoke County Veterans “High Ground” Monument. He is an Active Life Member
(33 years) with the Vinton First Aid Crew, currently serving as president. Peters lives in East
County “with my bride of 17 years, Candye, and our two minor children.”
Joy Rierson joined Neely’s Accounting Services in September 2021 and currently serves as
Chief Operating Officer. She is a graduate of Saint Mary’s College of California, holding a
Bachelor of Science in Management with a minor in accounting and brings more than 30 years of
experience in the accounting field. Her expertise spans business accounting, payroll, business
and individual taxation, and audit preparation, with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency
and accuracy. A Leadership Roanoke Valley graduate and QuickBooks® Pro Advisor, Joy is
recognized for her collaborative leadership style and dedication to helping clients and teams
succeed. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Victor, and his
daughters, Keri and Kimber, along with their families, as well as relaxing and making memories
on the lake.
Chrissy Walton is a Vinton native and a 2002 graduate of William Byrd High School, where
she played softball. With more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, she has
worked with several of Roanoke’s most well-known establishments. In 2023, she partnered with restaurateurs Todd Lancaster and Jonathan Pate to help open Pollard 107 South. She now
oversees marketing and operations for their three local restaurants, with a strong focus on
supporting employees and creating welcoming spaces for the community. Walton is passionate
about working within the local schools, and making Vinton a great place to eat, drink, and gather
with friends and family. She married Josh Walton in April 2024 and is excited to celebrate their
second wedding anniversary this year.
Julie Wheeler works at the Vinton HomeTrust Bank and has 10 years of banking
experience. She grew up in Fredericksburg but has been a Vinton resident since 2008. She is an
Army veteran who served six years and has been stationed all over the country, including
Hawaii. She is passionate about volunteering, blood donation and supporting local businesses.
She also loves being involved in, and supporting, community theatre in Roanoke. She spends her
free time reading, going on extreme adventures, spending time with her grown children, traveling
and going to see live music, theatre and sporting events.
Vinton Town Councilman Mike Stovall, Town Manager Pete Peters, and Director of Cultural
Placemaking and Events Mandy Adkins serve as non-voting representatives from the Town of Vinton
on the board. Angie Chewning serves as executive director/president of the Chamber.
Mike Stovall has served on Vinton Town Council since 2018. He represented the Vinton District
for almost 20 years on the Roanoke County School Board prior to serving on council. Stovall
served as an investigator for the Vinton Police Department for many years, beginning his career
as a dispatcher at age 19. He is a third-generation Vintonite and a graduate of William Byrd High
School. Stovall and his wife Patsy have three children and five grandchildren.
Pete Peters has served as Vinton Town Manager since January 2021. He served as Assistant
Town Manager and Economic Development Director for the Town of Vinton for almost five
years prior to that. He spent 10 years as Director of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism for Botetourt
County, two years as Athletic Director at Roanoke Catholic School, and seven years with the
City of Roanoke Department of Parks and Recreation as Athletic Programmer. Peters graduated
from William Byrd High School in 1993. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation
Administration from Ferrum College, and earned his Graduate Certificate in Local Government
Management from Virginia Tech. He and his wife Cameron have two children, Cadence (a 2025
graduate of Appalachian State) and Falan (a Junior at Virginia Tech). His hobbies include
mountain biking, kayaking, tent-camping, and home remodeling.
Mandy Adkins has been the Director of Cultural Placemaking and Events in Vinton since April
2024. A graduate of James Madison University, Adkins holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports &
Recreation Management and a Master of Science in Sport & Recreation Leadership. Her career
began as the Director of Recreation for Shenandoah Valley United Soccer Club, where she spent
two years serving the Harrisonburg community. In 2013, she relocated to Texas and took on the
role of Director of Youth and Community Programs for San Antonio’;s local sports commission,
San Antonio Sports. There, she managed a variety of health and wellness programs that reached
over 200,000 participants annually, increasing participation by 90% during her tenure.
Her work with San Antonio Sports also included significant contributions to high-profile events
such as the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four, multiple rock and roll Marathons, the 2016
Summer Olympics Team Processing, and several other large-scale events.
In January 2021, she returned home to Virginia, becoming the Director of Parks and Recreation
for Botetourt County, where she served for three years before joining the Town of Vinton. In her
current role, Adkins develops, manages, and promotes special events, recreational programs, and
cultural initiatives tied to the town’s community facilities. She also works closely with local
businesses and the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce to foster a thriving, welcoming
downtown environment. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Taylor,
and their two sons.
Angie Chewning became executive director of the Chamber in the fall of 2010. Her passion for
the community leads her to take an active role in promoting business, industry, and tourism in
the area. She believes that growth starts with people who are willing to share their ideas and ask
questions.
Chewning has three children, Cydney, Drake and Abbie, bonus daughter Elena Boitnott and two
grandchildren, Kellen and Lainey Bell.
She serves on the Roanoke Regional Partnership Board, the Urban Development Advisory
Committee, and the Vinton Women of the Moose 2466 as secretary. She also serves on the
Ronald McDonald House Board of Directors and in 2026 will serve as president. She served as
chair of the Vinton Relay for Life from 2012-2016.
Chewning has served on the Board of Directors of the Vinton Moose Lodge 1121. She served on
the Town of Vinton Revitalization Committee and the Preventive Council Committee. She loves
promoting all things Vinton and is always encouraging folks to “shop local.” She loves
volunteering for events and organizations that help people and “make our community a better
place to live, work, shop and play.”
The Chamber officers and board members are not just business owners and leaders in the
area—they are a vital part of the life of the Town of Vinton and vigorously promote the
community. They are among the volunteers who sponsor and staff the special events in the town
from the Mingle Concert series to the Christmas Parade and more.
The Chamber celebrates its sponsors with Casino Night each January. Proceeds go to Ronald
McDonald House this year.
