Board of Directors
Wayne Sager, President
Chief of Police - Strasburg
Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley, Chief Wayne Sager has served the Town of Strasburg for nearly seventeen years, five of which as their Chief of Police.
A 2019 graduate of the FBI National Academy and, in 2017, from the Professional Executive Leadership School at the University of Richmond, he continues to stay current on ever-changing justice reform.
Being a firm believer and advocate for community collaboration, Sager serves as the Chair of the Family Youth Initiative (FYI) for Shenandoah county, the Skyline Regional Criminal Justice Academy and the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force.
He is an executive committee member of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition, the Strasburg Rotary and an active member of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP), serving as committee members for both the Valor Awards and Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS).
Chief Sager is a husband, a father of three, an avid outdoorsman and enjoys coaching his children’s little league sports.
David Ferguson, Vice President
County Board of Supervisors, District 3 - Edinburg
David grew up in Strasburg. After graduation from Strasburg High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving both in Korea and Vietnam.
Following his discharge, he began work with the Shenandoah Telephone Company (Shentel). During those 43 years he held the positions of lineman, installer/repairman, engineer, cable supervisor, construction supervisor, and plant manager. He retired in 2012 the Vice President of Customer Service.
He has been and continues to be active as past President of Woodstock Rotary; Boy Scouts of America as past District Chairman; Shenandoah County Free Clinic past Director and Fundraising Chair, where he received the 2003 "Unsung Hero Volunteer Award" from the Virginia Health Care Foundation.
He served on the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors for 12 years representing District 3. Currently he is serving on both the Shenandoah County Chamber Board and the Board of the Shenandoah County Community Foundation Board.
Sharon Baroncelli, Treasurer
President/CEO - Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce
Sharon is committed to serving her community to make it a wonderful place to live, own a business and raise a family.
She's worked in the nonprofit and marketing industries for over 30 years. Since 2017 she has been the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO. Her service and energy is shared as a Board member for the Shenandoah Community Foundation, the Shenandoah County Department of Social Services and the Woodstock Rotary Club and formerly as a Board of Supervisor member representing District 4.
In her free time she enjoys family time, baking, reading and shopping in the Community as well as serving as a Board of Supervisor in District 4 for 9 years.
Todd Holtzman, Secretary
Holtzman Propane and Valley Ice
Todd Holtzman operates Holtzman Propane and Valley Ice in Mount Jackson, Virginia. Formed in 1997, Holtzman Propane is a full-service propane delivery, installation and service business and has diversified into HVAC sales, service, and installation.
In 2005, Todd expanded the business to include a packaged ice production and delivery business named Valley Ice, to provide a summer seasonal counterpoint to the winter heavy propane business.
Holtzman Propane and Valley Ice currently have offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
Todd graduated from Virginia Tech in 1997 with a degree in Business Management. He is currently serving his fifth term on the Mount Jackson Town Council. Todd and his wife Lynn have three children and live in Mount Jackson.
Dennis Barlow
Chairman of the Shenandoah County School Board
Dennis is the Chairman of the Shenandoah County School Board, elected in 2024. He previously served as the Vice Chairman since 2021.
From 1969-1982 Mr. Barlow was a history teacher and lacrosse coach in Baltimore County, Maryland. While teaching, Barlow was recalled to the Army to serve as a planner and policymaker in the Pentagon. He retired as a Colonel in 1996.
Colonel (retired) Barlow then founded a public policy center at James Madison University. For fourteen years, Professor Barlow coordinated numerous international programs dedicated to eradicating the effects of landmines globally; he retired in 2010.
Mr. Barlow earned a MA and a Certificate of Advanced Study from Johns Hopkins University, graduated with Distinction from the U.S. Naval War College, and holds a BA in History from Purdue University.
Jon Bennett
I.T. Consultant
Jon Bennett moved to VA with his family in 1973, attended Toms Brook Elementary and graduated from Strasburg High School.
Jon has lived in Shenandoah County for 45+ years and 10 years in Northern Indiana, Fairfax, VA and Indianapolis, IN. He has traveled to multiple locations in Europe and particularly a lot of time spent in Eastern Europe has helped to shape his perspective on health and wellness.
Jon has been an independent Consultant to local and Mid Atlantic businesses for their IT needs since 1997.
Jon has been involved in Nonprofits and Community service over the years. Active in Coaching Youth Sports like Basketball and Soccer since 2007, he continues to coach Boys Travel Soccer and is a past Board Member and past League Commissioner for Shenandoah County Soccer League. Currently Jon serves on the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors for District 3 as well as serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Serving as a Founding Board Member for CREW offers Jon the opportunity to follow one of his pursuits toward better living, wellness, and longevity in the community.
Olivia Hilton
Town Manager for the Town of Mount Jackson
Olivia is the Town Manager for the Town of Mount Jackson. One facet of her role is developing quality of life initiatives with a dual focus of community engagement and tourism.
Currently she is spearheading the development of the Master Park Plan, improved river access, planning and zoning, small business support, and marketing. Olivia earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from James Madison University, a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Women’s Studies from Radford University.
She has served in such capacities as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Director of Community Development within other localities, a consultant for a National Greek Organization, A Leisure and Event Coordinator for a luxury boutique hotel, and a Marketing Specialist for the private sector. Her passion for public service has led her back to the Shenandoah Valley.
Olivia’s outside interests include riding her motorcycle, playing pickleball, and loving on her dachshund, Moe!
Ros Poplar
Navy Commodore (Retired)
Ros is a three-time retiree: Thirty-year Navy Commodore, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Civil Servant. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi, Vanderbilt University, the Armed Forces Staff College, and the Army War College.
In addition, he has taught at both the National War College and Vanderbilt.
Since "retiring" he has become a full-time volunteer serving as three-time President for the Rotary Club of New Market, President Fort Harrison sons of the American Revolution, Trustee for the historic Union Church, The Open Door Food Pantry, Junior Warden for the Saint Andrews Episcopal Church and he is an active member of the Shenandoah County, Mount Jackson and New Market Historical Societies.
He has authored numerous articles for professional journals and opinion pieces for various national print newspapers and blogs. He and his wife Joanne reside in an historic log farm home (circa 1749) in Quicksburg and are blessed with eleven grandchildren.
Kimberly Cassford
CREW - Executive Director
Kimberly (Kim) Cassford, serves as CREW’s Executive Director. She is also co-founder of Cassford Management, which provides consulting and recruitment services. She holds certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, a Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Diploma, and a BBA in Accounting.
She has lived in Shenandoah county since 2008 and serves the community through volunteer work supporting the importance of nonprofits. Organizations she is involved with are: Open Door Food pantry to prepare, organize and distribute food monthly; Church World Services resettlement office serving as youth mentor, orientation class instructor, and 1:1 resume development support to refugees; Mount Zion church, New Market; and serving on the Shenandoah nonprofit council.
