Press Releases

Contact: Nicholle Grangerngranger@voaches.org November 30, 2021 Lanham, MD As part of our continuing look at the members of the VOACC Board of Directors, we learn a bit more about one of our new members, Steve Edwards. Steve Edwards founded Edwards Industries (dba, Edwards Performance Solutions) in 1997 to provide tailored business services and solutions that result in greater operational performance. Since its inception, Steve has devoted himself and the company to specializing in the implementation of proven processes, methodologies, and emerging technologies – driving mission success for commercial businesses, Government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Now as Founder and Executive Board…

Contact: Nicholle Grangerngranger@voaches.org October 21, 2021 Lanham, MD Caprice earned both his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and his Master of Public Affairs from The University of North Carolina in Greensboro, NC. Caprice has extensive experience in non-profit program management and leadership. He has spent over 25 years working with non-profit organizations to develop, implement and evaluate programs and projects focused on alleviating poverty and hunger while also building the capacity to improve quality of services. He has worked with organizations in North Carolina, Washington, DC, Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Louisiana, and Kentucky. One of his key experiences…

Contact: Nicholle Grangerngranger@voaches.org September 28, 2021 Lanham, MD Jim Anderson is a Founder and CEO of Wholecrowd LLC, a premier Marketing, Branding, and Communications company located in Alexandria, VA, and Los Angeles, CA. Jim has over 15 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, non-profits, and small to medium size businesses across a wide spectrum of industries. Before starting Wholecrowd, Jim was the founding partner of a public affairs company in Washington, DC. In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, and cycling. Jim is also on the Board of Directors of…

Contact: Nicholle Grangerngranger@voaches.org August 25, 2021 Lanham, MD Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is proud to announce the appointment of Ruth Pollard as our new Board of Directors Chair until the end of her term in 2023. “We are thrilled to have such an accomplished leader willing to serve our faith based nonprofit.” Said Russ Snyder, President and CEO of Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas. “Ruth is becoming the Chair at the ideal time for our non-profit to lead and work with the Board of Directors and our management team on our VISION 2025 Strategic Plan initiatives which…

Contact: Nicholle Grangerngranger@voaches.org April 1, 2021 Lanham, MD Health and human services nonprofit Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas today announced the hire of Geneva Riley Tiggle as the Executive Director of Organizational Excellence. A key member of the Executive Leadership Team, Tiggle will support the organization by overseeing quality improvement, best practice standards, operational efficiencies, and strategic growth. Key areas of her responsibilities include driving data collection and supporting data driven decisions, embedding evidence-based practices across the organization, managing CQI/key performance indicators as well as maintaining and advancing accreditations. “I am incredibly excited to join the VOA Chesapeake and Carolinas…