Guiding Vision and Growth

Our Leadership

Meet the dedicated professionals driving our mission and making a difference every day.

130+ Million

In Total Assets

50 Years

of Serving Radford University

3M+

Annual Scholarship Monetary Value

Meet our Core Team

Our team of passionate professionals is committed to supporting Radford University’s mission. Get to know the people who drive our initiatives and make a positive impact on our community.

Derek R. Neal, CPA

Chief Executive Officer

Derek R. Neal, CPA
Lara Clark

Executive Administrative Assistant

Lara Clark
Doug Walsh

Real Estate Manager

Doug Walsh
Danyelle Earnest-Higgins

Staff Accountant

Danyelle Earnest-Higgins

Trusted Partners

Advancing Our Shared Purpose

Radford University Foundation

Board of Directors

Guiding Our Vision and Mission

Jay Kenslow

Board Chair | '91

Jay Kenslow ’91 supports the board’s initiatives and helps drive the foundation’s mission forward as the Board Chair, ensuring effective governance and oversight.

John Chomeau

Vice Chair | '82

John Chomeau ’82 manages the foundation’s records and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, contributing to the foundation’s organizational effectiveness.

William McNulty

Secretary | '91

William McNulty ’91 brings his financial expertise to the role of Secretary, supporting strategic initiatives and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Allison Felix

Board Treasurer | '01

Allison Felix ’01 manages the foundation’s finances, ensuring accurate planning and reporting to maintain financial health and transparency.

Jay Kenslow, Board Chair ’91
John Chomeau, Vice Chair ’82
William McNulty, Secretary ’91
Allison Felix, Board Treasurer ’01
Put Phimmasone ’87
George Mendiola ’00, MBA ’02
Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D.
Michael Donnelly ’88
Scott MacDonald
Rob Hoover, Ph.D.
Jeff MacKinnon ’85
Curtis Martin, II ’92
W. Mark Rader ’89
Nancy Rice
Audra Shekleton, CPA ’04
Bethany Usher, Ph.D.
Ms. Penny Helms White ’85, ’87
Linda Whitley-Taylor ’86

Real Estate Management

Board of Directors

Informing our Decisions on Real Estate

Wayne Klotz

Board President | '78

Wayne Klotz ’78 leads the Real Estate Board, bringing extensive experience in real estate management and a deep commitment to supporting Radford University’s growth and development.

Ronald Strawn

Vice President | '83

Ronald D. Strawn ’83 provides strategic leadership as Vice President, focusing on optimizing the foundation’s real estate assets to benefit the university. Ron is the Principle at Sandmar Properties LLC in Potomac, MD.

Scott MacDonald

Secretary/Treasurer

Scott MacDonald is longtime Board member and currently serves on the Real Estate Executive Committee. He is President of RE/MAX Gateway in Chantilly, VA.

Wayne Klotz, Board President ’78
Ronald Strawn, Vice President ’83
Scott MacDonald, Secretary/Treasurer
Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D.
Robert Fox ’82
Byron Holmes ’92
Christopher Huther ’88, J.D.
John Lyon ’91
Georgia Anne Snyder-Falkinham

Radford University Athletic Foundation

Board of Directors

Steering Our Athletic Vision and Goals

David Smith

Board Chair | '85, M.S. '87

David Smith ’85, M.S. ’87 leads the Athletic Foundation Board, providing strategic direction and oversight to support Radford University’s athletic programs and initiatives.

David Smith, Board Chair ’85, M.S. ’87
Cynthia “Cindy” Chace ’86
Holly Cline, Ph.D.
David Craig
Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D.
Robert Lineburg
Amanda “Mandy” Martin
Greg McCarthy ’85
John Montgomery ’81
Lara Ramsey ’90
Mallory Shurtz ’09
Dragan Skoko ’94
Yvette “Pebbles” Smith ’85
Jonathan Sweet ’00
George “Abram” Williams, III ’12
Mike Williams ’93