The Virginia REALTORS® are pleased to recognize the members that have been accepted into the 2017 Virginia Leadership Academy (VLA). Classmates were introduced at the conclusion of last week’s Legislative Advocacy Conference. The Virginia Leadership Academy is conducted once every two years and identifies promising leaders through a competitive application process that prioritizes professional achievement in our industry and leadership in communities throughout the state. VLA cultivates talent and prepares Virginia real estate professionals for industry leadership at the state and national level. The REALTORS® and their hometowns are:

• Valeria Alphin- Roanoke
• Jennifer Cool- Virginia Beach
• Deborah Crigger- Wytheville
• Lauren Duguay – Williamsburg
• Beth Grant – Nokesville
• Christopher Hannan – Newport News
• Kara Joseph – Warrenton
• Whitney Minnich- Alexandria
• Johana Story – Prince George
• Peggy Todd – Hampton
• Belinda Tusing – Quicksburg
• Tom Woolfolk – Gordonsville