Proof

Canoeing in the Shenandoah Valley

The Shenandoah Valley has an incomparable quality of life and the proof is in our people. Meet Shenandoah Valley residents who are living, working and thriving in Virginia’s iconic valley and discover why we’re proud to call this region home.

Shenandoah Valley Life Podcast

Episode 37: Building Community – A Conversation with Thomas Rea

21:09

In this episode, Jay talks with Thomas Rea, Valley native and Executive Vice President & Regional Commercial Executive for Bank of the James.

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Thomas Rea, Bank of the James

Episode 35: Explore More – A Conversation with Lisa Shull

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In this episode, we talk with Lisa Shull, Executive Director of the Explore More Discovery Museum in Downtown Harrisonburg. Now celebrating it's twen

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Lisa Shull, Explore More Discovery Museum

Episode 34: On Air with Matt Bingay – WMRA Executive Director & General Manager

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In this episode of the Shenandoah Valley Life Podcast, we chat with Matt Bingay, Executive Director and General Manager of WMRA, the Shenandoah Valley

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Matt Bingay - WMRA

Episode 33: It’s Electric: A Conversation with Greg Rogers, SVEC CEO

29:54

Born and raised in the Valley, Greg Rogers is the CEO of Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative. Studying electrical engineering at Virginia Tech, Gre

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Greg Rogers - SVEC

Episode 32: Engineering Connection: A Conversation with Jacquelyn Nagel

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In this episode, Jay talks with guest and JMU Engineering Professor and Assistant Department Head Jacquelyn Nagel. Listen in to learn about the path J

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Jacquelyn Nagel, JMU Engineering

Episode 31: Full Circle: A Conversation with Todd Livick

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Todd Livick is a Valley Native who returned to the Valley after time serving in the U.S. Army and living in Northern Virginia. Todd, whose great-great

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Todd Livick - Fishburne Military School

Episode 30: From Board Member to Executive Director: A Conversation with Courtney Thompson, Greater Augusta Regional Chamber

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Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley and a graduate of JMU, Courtney Thompson of the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce has spent her en

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Courtney Thompson, Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce

Episode 29: From Michigan to the Valley – A Conversation with Kelli Williams

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This episode of the Shenandoah Valley Life podcast features Kelli Williams with Virginia Tourism Corporation. Kelli made her way to the Valley from Mi

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Kelli Williams - Virginia Tourism Corporation

Episode 28: A Conversation with HDR Executive Director Andrea Dono

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In this episode, Jay talks with Executive Director of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Andrea Dono. A passionate advocate for the downtown area and b

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Andrea Dono - Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance

Episode 27: Agriculture in the Valley – A Conversation with John King, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative

39:21

With 4 of the top 5 agriculture producing localities in the state located in the Shenandoah Valley, the impact of the ag industry is huge. Our guest f

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Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative

Episode 26: From Alabama to Virginia – A Conversation with Tracy Lyons

37:25

Executive Director of the Lexington-Rockbridge County Chamber of Commerce Tracy Lyons relocated to the Valley from Alabama, with a stop in Richmond al

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Tracy Lyons - Lexington Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce

Episode 25: Supporting Farmers – Rockingham Cooperative, Keith Turner & The Farm Ministry

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With a more than 100 year history, Rockingham Cooperative has roots that run deep and so does Valley native and coop feed division manager Keith Turne

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