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HONOREES

NATALE WILLIAM CHARLIE FLORENCE JOHN ANGELA D. ALEXIS CHRISTIAN DOWNEY HILL KINGSTON KOWNACK REDDIX SWANN

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When a group of people comes along who have the courage and vision to turn dreams into reality, they make the future bright for everyone.

We proudly celebrate the achievements of the Hampton Roads Community Action Program.

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VISION A strong vibrant community where all citizens are self-sufﬁcient and empowered.

VALUES Community Action Agencies improve people’s lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

The Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) is a non-profit community action agency that has been serving residents in southeastern Virginia since 1965. The agency provides services in the areas of education, employment, emergency assistance and housing that enable low-income individuals and families to escape the grip of generational poverty and find a path to self-sufficiency and prosperity. HRCAP operates multiple programs in five cities (Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, and Portsmouth) including a Veteran homelessness prevention initiative and one of the largest Head Start programs in Virginia.

P: 757.2470379 | F: 757.247.6527 | WWW.HRCAPINC.ORG Dear Friend of Community Action:

Thank you for supporting the Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) Community Builders Awards, (CBA) Annual Dinner. Due to the impact of COVID-19, we are unable to have an in-person event this year.

We would like to acknowledge our outstanding 2020 honorees for their contributions to our communities.

They exemplify the spirit of community action and are worthy of the honor received.

We thank our sponsors at every level for sharing and supporting our vision to foster self-su ﬁciency through educational, social, and economic development. Their support during the current national crisis helped HRCAP to continue to meet the needs of our clients.

Our Dinner Planning Committee, led by Lisa Pennyfeather, did an admirable job navigating through unprecedented challenges.

We are extremely grateful to HRCAP Board of Directors, HRCAP staff, volunteers and sponsors for their unyielding support!

With Warmest Regards,

Van Noland Edith G. White Van Noland, Chairperson CEO HRCAP Board of Directors HRCAP

2020 HONOREES

NATALE CHRISTIAN Natale Christian is the Executive Director of the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board. Christian is the first female, and the first African American, to serve as Executive Director of the behavioral health agency that serves over 13,000 individuals annually, has 850 employees, and a $65 million budget. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, she has over 39 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field. Christian was recently appointed by Governor Ralph Northam to the Substance Abuse Services Council and serves on many committees including the State Supreme Court Advisory Drug Court Committee.

Christian received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Howard University and earned her master’s degree in Psychology at the New School for Social Research in New York. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Sorensen Political Leadership Program and a graduate of the Hampton Roads CIVIC Leadership Institute.

WILLIAM DOWNEY William Downey is Chief Executive Ofﬁcer for Riverside Health System. Under his leadership, Riverside Health System has completed several major renovations and expansions, including the $90 million expansion of its ﬂagship Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, and a $50 million renovation and expansion of Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester. Downey served as Board Chair for several organizations including the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, An Achievable Dream, and the Virginia Living Museum. He is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. In 2018, Downey was recognized at the 50th annual Peninsula Humanitarian Awards presented by the Peninsula Chapter of Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC).

Mr. Downey received his bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and his master’s in health administration from the Medical College of Virginia (Virginia Commonwealth University).

CHARLIE HILL Charlie Hill retired from his position as Executive Vice President, Human Resources of Landmark Media Enterprises (formerly) Landmark Communications, Inc. His retirement ended more than 40 years of progressive leadership and management experience in the media, chemicals (BASF), telecommunications (Western Electric--Ma Bell), shipbuilding (Newport News Shipbuilding), and business services (Metropolitan Washington Board of Trade) industries.

A champion of servant leadership, Hill founded the Charlie Wyatt Hill "Servant Leader" Scholarship and the Hill Leadership Institute at Virginia State University. He is also the Co-founder of the Hampton Roads Prostate Health Forum and the Community Free Clinic of Newport News. In addition, Hill has been an engaged member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for more than 54 years and the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. for more than 29 years. He is a Life Member of the NAACP and has served as a Trustee and Elder of Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church in Newport News, VA.

Mr. Hill is the recipient of numerous awards, including the City of Hampton Distinguished Citizen Award, Hampton University Presidential Citizenship Award Citation, and the Hampton Roads Volunteer Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service.

Hill received his bachelor’s in economics from Virginia State University and his MBA from Hampton University. He is also a graduate of the CIVIC Leadership Institute. 2020 HONOREES

FLORENCE KINGSTON Florence Kingston is the Director of Newport News Department of Development. A force in local and regional economic development for more than 40 years, she has overseen and negotiated many of the transformative projects that have shaped Newport News into a vibrant, business friendly city. She has worked on groundbreaking projects at City Center at Oyster Point, Canon Virginia, Inc. and Newport News Shipbuilding’s Downtown Apprentice School; as well as multi-million dollar agreements with international companies.

Kingston serves on several councils to include the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate, the Council of Development Finance Agencies, the Virginia Economic Developers Association, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. In addition, she currently serves as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Economic Industrial Development Authority.

Kingston is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia.

JOHN KOWNACK John Kownack is the Director of Business Development at Hampton Roads Ventures, LLC. Prior to his current role, he served as the Director of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NHRA) where he led revitalization efforts in Broad Creek and East Beach, two of the largest redevelopment projects in Norfolk’s history, and assisted in the rebranding of the Waterside District.

Prior to NRHA, Mr. Kownack spent 19 years with the City of Norfolk as its Fiscal Division Manager — responsible for grants and capital project budgeting and management — and as Assistant Director of Human Services, responsible for administrative services, operations, and ﬁnancial management.

Originally from upstate New York, Kownack received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany and his master’s degree in Government from the College of William and Mary.

ANGELA D. REDDIX Angela D. Reddix is the Founder, CEO, and President of ARDX, an award-winning, independent healthcare consulting organization.

Dr. Reddix’s organization is committed to improving the lives of the most vulnerable populations by enhancing healthcare practices and exercising social responsibility. Reddix serves as a board member and trustee for various local organizations including the United Way of South Hampton Roads’ Foundation Board of Trustees and the YWCA Board of Directors to name a few. Reddix has received numerous awards including the 2018 Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ Humanities Award and the 2017 Women of Achievement Award, presented by Old Dominion University.

Dr. Reddix received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from James Madison University, a master’s degree in Organizational Development with a focus on training from Bowie State University, a graduate certiﬁcate in Healthcare Compliance from The George Washington University, and her Ph.D. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University.

Under his guidance, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority completed revitalization efforts in Broad Creek and East Beach, two of the largest redevelopment projects in Norfolk’s history, and assisted in the rebranding of the Waterside District. Kownack received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany and his master’s degree in Government from the College of William and Mary.

2020 HONOREES

ALEXIS SWANN Alexis Swann is the President of TowneBank Williamsburg/Peninsula. With over 25 years of banking experience, she previously served as President of Wells Fargo - Peninsula market.

Swann is active on several community boards including the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation board, the Christopher Newport University School of Business Advisory board, the Newport News Police Foundation board, and the public service organization Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities Humanitarian Award, the Inside Business Women in Business Achievement Award, the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in the ﬁnancial industry, and the Wells Fargo Peninsula Volunteer of the Year

Swann received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Howard University and her MBA from The College of William and Mary.

FAVOUR KAYODE Favour Kayode is a senior at Warwick High School and an active member of HRCAP’s Project Discovery Program. She is enrolled in the Governor’s Health Science Academy with aspirations of becoming a nurse.

Favour currently serves as a Student Ambassador at Warwick High School and looks forward to accepting additional leadership roles in her senior year.

NORVIEW HIGH SCHOOL ROTC DRILL TEAM The Norview High School ROTC Drill Team is a nationally recognized drill team composed of students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to their community. The team has facilitated food and blood drives, donated money and gifts to families in need during the holidays, and helped clean their local neighborhood. The team has received numerous awards for their drill performances, and are ranked as one of the best in the nation.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Van Noland, Chairperson Xavier Beale, 2nd Vice Chairperson Delvin Peeks, Treasurer Wells Fargo Bank Newport News Shipbuilding Riverside Health System

Charlene Christopher, Vice Chairperson Diana Moody, Secretary Angela Futrell, Immediate Past Chair Councilwoman Mamie Johnson Councilwoman Chris Snead Southeastern Virginia Health System City of Norfolk City of Hampton

MEMBERS

Atty. Phil Hatchett Jessica Hensler Rev. Dr. Reginald Woodhouse Kaufman & Canoles Southside Head Start Policy Council First Baptist Church Jefferson Park Councilman David Jenkins Jill Davis Sandy Steward City of Newport News Mayor Donnie Tuck Langley Federal Credit Union Hampton Councilman Marcellus Harris City of Newport News Kris Rarig Sheila Chawlk Darlene D. M. Walker Thomas Nelson Community College Peninsula Head Start Policy Council National Black Child Lamin Hanna Shirley Wills Elva Williams Hunt, Ph.D Southeastern Newport News Zel Technologies, LLC The Williams Hunt Group Michelle Little Hope Harper Bank of America *Mrs. Flora D. Crittenden Vice Mayor Jimmy Gray City of Hampton *Board Member Emeritus *Mr. Roosevelt Wilson 2020 COMMUNITY BUILDERS AWARDS PLANNING COMMITTEE

Dr. Ethlyn McQueen-Gibson Michelle Ellis-Young Lisa Pennyfeather American Red Cross CBA Planning Committee Chair Hampton University Truist Edith White Sharnya Smith Kecoughtan High School Alexis Martin Hampton Roads Community Action Program Hampton Roads Sharon Patrick Community Action Program Enterprise Holdings Elizabeth McCoury Alfonda Tennessee City of Newport News Teresa Jones Patrick Henry Mall Newport News Redevelopment Erin Carter & Housing Authority Anthony Mia US Senator Mark. R. Warner Electronic Systems, Inc. Terry Brown Garnell Scott Hampton Roads Bessie Willis Eagle Strategies LLC Community Action Program Hampton University Kevin Otey Toni Watkins Bruce Cross Hampton Roads Riverside Health Systems Sysco Food Services Community Action Program Vidal Dickerson Christopher Newport University David Seeley LaTia Molette Riverside Health Systems Beth Moore and Associates Wanda Pierre, Retired

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