Organization/Staff
FIRST Chesapeake/VirginiaFIRST is a 20+ year-old independent 501(c)(3) organization located in Richmond, Virginia. Working in collaboration with the international organization, FIRST, FIRST Chesapeake is the official FIRST Partner Organization (FPO) for FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
| Name | Title | Email Address | Phone |
| Leighann Scott Boland | President | (804) 514-7712 | |
| Samantha Ellis | Operations/ Communications Manager | (804) 572-8454 | |
| Katarina Spears | Development Director | (804) 754-6503 | |
| Glen Davis | Logistics Manager | (804) 928-3506 | |
| Ron Therrien | Director of Programs | (443) 996-7000 | |
| Sarah Gagnon | Assistant Director Volunteer and Community Engagement | (804) 380-5165 | |
| Anne Shade | FIRST Robotics Competition Championship Event Manager | (443) 567-0361 | |
| Matthew Glennon | Technology Manager | ||
| Phyllis Tyndall | Accounts/Office Manager | ||
| Patrick Foley | FIRST Senior Mentor- Virginia | ||
| Tom Milnes | FIRST Senior Mentor- Maryland | ||
| Prasad Karunakaran | Team Liaison and Community Engagement Coordinator | ||
| Tim Farmer | RISE Up Mentor Manager for SWVA | ||
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Gabe Odachowski |
Productions Manager |
Main Office Phone: (804) 572-8454
Tax Identification Number 20-8081778
| I have a question about: | Please contact: |
|---|---|
| FIRST Chesapeake Board, Policies and Administration | Leighann Scott Boland |
| Fundraising or Donations | Katarina Spears |
| Corporate Sponsorships | Katarina Spears |
| FTC or FRC Programs, Events, or Team Support | Ron Therrien |
| FTC or FRC Individual or Corporate Civic Engagement | Sarah Gagnon |
| FTC or FRC Volunteer Management | Sarah Gagnon |
| Invoices, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Team Disbursements | Phyllis Tyndall |
| Social Media, Newsletter, Website | Samantha Ellis |
| Shipments and Logistics for FTC or FRC Events | Glen Davis |
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FTC and FRC team grants, FIRST Senior Mentors, NextUp RVA after school programs, and all other questions |
Leighann Scott Boland |
Inclement Weather
INCLEMENT
WEATHER POLICY
In case of Inclement Weather the day of
a FIRST Chesapeake Event,
Please call 804.464.8945
after 5am for updates
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