Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday a group of leaders participating in the state’s COVID-19 Business Task Force, which will continue to provide advice and guidance to the Cabinet “on a safe, responsible strategy for easing restrictions on businesses and individuals.”
Members include Christy Coleman, executive director of Jamestown Yorktown Foundation Inc. and Terri Vander Vennet, interim director of Hampton Coliseum.
The task force consists of representatives from a variety of Virginia industries, scales, geographies, and backgrounds across the state, including restaurants, breweries, wineries, small and large retailers, fitness centers, hair salons, barber shops, spas and estheticians, museums, hospitality groups, campgrounds, and entertainment venues.
Here’s a full list:
- Chad Ballard, Cherrystone Campground, Cape Charles
- Katy Brown, Barter Theatre, Abington
- Josh Chapman, Black Narrows Brewing, Chincoteague
- Jenny Crittenden, Gloucester Main Street Preservation Trust, Gloucester
- Patrick Crute, Virginia Alliance of YMCAs, Statewide
- Christy Coleman, Jamestown Yorktown Foundation, Williamsburg
- David Foster, High Point Barber Shop, Richmond
- Angelyn Glasgow, Nu Image Salon, Blackstone
- George Hodson, Veritas Vineyard, Afton
- Lester Johnson, Mama J’s Restaurant, Richmond
- Franky Marchard, Volvo, Pulaski
- Owen Matthews, Kings Dominion, Doswell
- Bill Meyer, Meyer Fitness, Norfolk
- Brian Moore, Amazon, Arlington/Alexandria
- Brooke Mueller, Walmart, Statewide
- Jon Norton, Great American Restaurants, Arlington/Fairfax
- Alex Nyerges, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond
- Chris Ray, Center of the Universe Brewing, Ashland
- Dee Suarez-Diaz, ReNuew Wellness Spa LLC, Manassas
- Warren Thompson, Thompson Hospitality, Reston
- Bruce Thompson, Gold Key PHR, Virginia Beach
- Laura Todd, Institute of Advanced Medical Aesthetics, Ashland
- Terri Vander Vennet, Hampton Coliseum, Hampton
In addition to the task force, Northam and his administration have continued to consult with numerous businesses, labor, public health, trade, and professional organizations, according to a news release from Northam’s office.
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