Meet Our STAFF
DAVID PERRY, Executive Director
Dave, a Blacksburg native, has been with the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy since 2006, when he was hired as the land trust’s project manager. He became assistant director in 2011 and executive director in 2012. Dave is chairman of the City of Roanoke’s Mill Mountain Advisory Board and a member of the Roanoke Kiwanis Club.
Dave has a master’s degree in park and resource management from Slippery Rock University and a bachelor’s degree in geography from James Madison University. Prior to coming to the land trust, he was employed with the Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism in Salisbury, MD and as a district executive with the East Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Kinston, NC. He, his wife and two sons live in southwest Roanoke. Email Dave at dperry@blueridgelandconservancy.org.
Dave, a Blacksburg native, has been with the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy since 2006, when he was hired as the land trust’s project manager. He became assistant director in 2011 and executive director in 2012. Dave is chairman of the City of Roanoke’s Mill Mountain Advisory Board and a member of the Roanoke Kiwanis Club.
Dave has a master’s degree in park and resource management from Slippery Rock University and a bachelor’s degree in geography from James Madison University. Prior to coming to the land trust, he was employed with the Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism in Salisbury, MD and as a district executive with the East Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Kinston, NC. He, his wife and two sons live in southwest Roanoke. Email Dave at dperry@blueridgelandconservancy.org.
MEAGAN CUPKA, Assistant Director
Meagan, a Roanoke native, started with the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy in 2009 as an intern while studying at Hollins University. She joined the land conservancy's staff in October, 2013. Meagan has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and has previously worked with the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the Natural Heritage division.
Email Meagan at mcupka@brlcva.org
Meagan, a Roanoke native, started with the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy in 2009 as an intern while studying at Hollins University. She joined the land conservancy's staff in October, 2013. Meagan has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and has previously worked with the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the Natural Heritage division.
Email Meagan at mcupka@brlcva.org
TINA BADGER, Project Manager
Tina, a Virginia native, came to Blue Ridge Land Conservancy in 2017 as office manager and currently works as project manager. Tina has a bachelor’s degree in Religion and Classical Studies from Hollins University. She currently lives in Montgomery County where she raises dairy goats and chickens with her husband.
Email Tina at tbadger@brlcva.org
Tina, a Virginia native, came to Blue Ridge Land Conservancy in 2017 as office manager and currently works as project manager. Tina has a bachelor’s degree in Religion and Classical Studies from Hollins University. She currently lives in Montgomery County where she raises dairy goats and chickens with her husband.
Email Tina at tbadger@brlcva.org
KATE GLASS, Stewardship Assistant
Kate worked for the Water Control Board/DEQ for 10 years in various capacities, then 15 years in Loudoun County as the Solid Waste Compliance/Enforcement Specialist and 2 years in Chapel Hill NC as the Orange County Solid Waste/Recycling Enforcement Officer before returning to Southwest Virginia. A move to Roanoke is planned in 2020. She joined the BRLC in 2018. In her spare time Kate is involved dog rescue and transports.
Email Kate at kglass@brlcva.org
Kate worked for the Water Control Board/DEQ for 10 years in various capacities, then 15 years in Loudoun County as the Solid Waste Compliance/Enforcement Specialist and 2 years in Chapel Hill NC as the Orange County Solid Waste/Recycling Enforcement Officer before returning to Southwest Virginia. A move to Roanoke is planned in 2020. She joined the BRLC in 2018. In her spare time Kate is involved dog rescue and transports.
Email Kate at kglass@brlcva.org
JAMES C. "CHRIS" HOLDREN, Southern Virginia Program Manager
Chris, a native of Bedford, Virginia, is the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy’s newest staff, covering Southside Virginia. Chris has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a focus on wildlife biology, from Averett University. Chris loves all things outdoors including hunting, fishing, and hiking. He currently lives in Pittsylvania County with his wife and 10-year-old twins where he raises chocolate Labrador Retrievers.
Email Chris at choldren@svalc.org
Chris, a native of Bedford, Virginia, is the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy’s newest staff, covering Southside Virginia. Chris has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a focus on wildlife biology, from Averett University. Chris loves all things outdoors including hunting, fishing, and hiking. He currently lives in Pittsylvania County with his wife and 10-year-old twins where he raises chocolate Labrador Retrievers.
Email Chris at choldren@svalc.org
KYLE SIMPSON, Central Virginia Program Manager
Kyle, a Texas native, holds a master’s degree in park and resource management from Slippery Rock University and a bachelor’s degree from Southwestern University. After working seasonal positions with the National Park service through high school and college, Kyle served as Sanctuary Manager and Executive Director for the Chattanooga Audubon Society for seven years. He is an avid whitewater canoeist and builds paddles in his spare time. Kyle, his wife, and two kids live in Lynchburg.
Email Kyle at ksimpson@cvalc.org
Kyle, a Texas native, holds a master’s degree in park and resource management from Slippery Rock University and a bachelor’s degree from Southwestern University. After working seasonal positions with the National Park service through high school and college, Kyle served as Sanctuary Manager and Executive Director for the Chattanooga Audubon Society for seven years. He is an avid whitewater canoeist and builds paddles in his spare time. Kyle, his wife, and two kids live in Lynchburg.
Email Kyle at ksimpson@cvalc.org
Meet Our Board of Trustees
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Advisory Council
M. Rupert Cutler
Lucy R. Ellett
Liza T. Field
Talfourd H. Kemper
Robert B. Lambeth, Jr.
Janet Scheid
Lucy R. Ellett
Liza T. Field
Talfourd H. Kemper
Robert B. Lambeth, Jr.
Janet Scheid
