Meet Our Executive Team
Elk Hill stands out from the pack for the long-term commitment of our senior staff – not just to our organization, but to service and leadership in the communities we call home.

Ronald Spears
Chief Executive Officer
Ron Spears has been with Elk Hill since 1984. He has served as a Team Leader, Admissions and Aftercare Coordinator, Director of Community Services, Director of Programs, and Chief Operations Officer. Read more

Dr. Laura Easter
Chief Operating Officer
Laura Easter joined Elk Hill in 2007 as the first program director for our Spring Garden group home for girls, and was then promoted to develop and lead the newly created community services program. Read more

Douglas Harvey
Chief Financial Officer
Douglas Harvey joined Elk Hill in March 2023. He has experience in both nonprofit and corporate financial management having previously served as Chief Financial Officer at United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) and Director of Finance at Community Care Network of Virginia dba Cenevia.

Kathleen Lefcourt
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Kathleen Lefcourt joined Elk Hill in April 2021 and brings with her a wealth of experience in nonprofit philanthropy, marketing, and leadership.

Diana Hudgins
Chief Human Resources Officer
Diana Hudgins joined the Elk Hill team in December of 2021. She has extensive experience with Human Resources coupled with a passion for mentoring and developing team members to ensure they achieve professional success.

Alex Sullivan
Community Liaison
Alex Sullivan has been with Elk Hill since 1980 and knows our programs inside and out. He is actively involved in marketing our services and building strong community outreach and customer service relationships.

Marsha Pryor
Director of Administrative Services
Marsha Pryor began her career at Elk Hill in 2005. Because of her many talents, she outgrew her previous position as Executive Assistant and was named as Director of Administrative Services in February 2022.
Board of Trustees

Mr. S. Buford Scott
Founder
Officers

Board Chair
Mr. William J.G. Barnes
Harman, Claytor, Corrigan, & Wellman, P.C.

Board Vice Chair
Mr. Nelson Teague, Jr.
East Point Energy

Treasurer
Mr. Gerald Hagen
Retired

Secretary
Mr. Michael E. Klein
Altria
Board of Trustees

Mr. Charles E. Bradshaw, III

Ms. Elizabeth S. Cech

Mr. William T. Clarke, Jr.

Mr. David P. Corrigan
Wells Fargo
UVA Children's Hospital
Harman, Claytor, Corrigan, & Wellman
Stifel Nicolaus & Co.

Dr. Alexandra Dahlgren
Loving Kindness Veterinary Care

Mr. Reuben Essandoh
Capital One

Ms. Casey Fowler
CarMax

Ms. Pamela G. Harris
One Digital

Mr. William H. Harris, III
Architect - Retired

Dr. Joseph A. James
Physician - MD

Ms. Maxine L. Jones
Dominion Energy, Retired

Mr. John G. Jordan, III
Heritage Wealth Advisors

The Rev. John E. Miller
Retired

Mr. M. Bagley Reid
Blue Edge Capital, LLC

Ms. Jean Reynolds
Attorney

Mr. Philip Saul
One Digital

Ms. E. Teller Stalfort
Registered Dietician

Mr. C. Hunter Stokes
Franchise Ventures
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Mr. Henry L. Valentine, III
Davenport & Co. of Virginia
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Mr. W. Charles Waddell, III
Attorney - Retired

Ms. Elisha Contner Wilkins
Psychotherapist

Mr. R. L. Terrell Williams
Griff Insurance Services

Mr. Jeffrey Wilt
The Monument Group

Mr. Carl Woodson
Cigna
Honorary Trustees
Mr. Eugene G. Bowles, Jr.
Mr. Charles G. Cary
Dr. Howard W. Ellis
Mr. Michael E. Harman
Mr. Wallace Stettinius
Mrs. J. Randall Street