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Mr. Hardiman is a government relations professional with more than a decade of experience.  His career includes advocacy for housing, development, and construction issues. He is a former lobbyist and currently serves as Principal for his firm, Hardiman Advisors. Prior to becoming self-employed, he was Senior Government Relations Manager for Genworth Financial with responsibility for all 50 states. Before joining Genworth, he served as Director of Government Affairs for Luck Companies focusing on state and federal transportation funding and policy, economic development, and local land use issues. Mr. Barrett has also worked for a variety of state trade associations covering diverse topics from broadcast television to home construction.

Mr. Barrett received a B.A. from the University of Virginia with a double concentration in Economics and American Politics.

Mr. Barrett serves as the chairperson of the Virginia Solar Energy Development and Energy Storage Authority and previously served as the chairperson of the Transportation and Infrastructure sub-committee of the Greater Richmond Chamber’s Government Relations Committee.

Barrett and his wife Helen live in the City of Richmond’s Battery Park neighborhood with their daughter. He is a lifelong resident of Virginia and has spent time living and working in Richmond, Charlottesville, and Northern Virginia.

Mr. Johnson currently serves as a mentor to at-risk males. He is a current member of the Metropolitan Day School, a private, alternative school with an intensive and highly structured curriculum that serves the needs of students with specific disabilities. He is a former zoning administrator for Hanover County and served as Richmond City council member from 1998 to 2004. He is a former Board Chairman of the Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond Inc, a non-profit organization created specifically to present opportunities for low and moderate-income families preparing to purchase affordable homes. A Richmond native, he attended Armstrong Kennedy High School and currently resides in the city’s 6^th council district. Mr. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Studies and Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University, and an Assessment Administration Specialist designation from J. Sargeant Reynolds.

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Ms. Blount has served her community as a resident of Richmond for over 13 years as the Creator and Director of several support groups, a PTA President, a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children, a Community Advocate and Resource Center Specialist doing Healthcare administration for the Richmond City Health District, served her country as an AmeriCorps member at Embrace Richmond, interned at Central Virginia Legal Aid Society before earning a degree in Paralegal Studies at Bryant & Stratton College, served as a member of CVLAS Client Council, the 7th District Health & Wellness Initiative, participated in and supported many programs of the Peter Paul Development Center, and now appointed by the Richmond City Council to serve on the Board of Commissioners for the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

Blount holds many certificates in allied health, case management, mental health, and human services. Blount is a PTA Executive Board member, a Richmond Community High School Board member, working full time and always continuing her education, all while building a nonprofit to serve an underserved community. Veronica is most proud of her role as Momager to her incredible daughter.

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Ms. Pitchford, a resident of public housing for more than 20 years, brings extensive experience as a community advocate and volunteer. Currently serving as Treasurer of the Gilpin Court Tenant Council, she is active in several organizations, including the Historic Jackson Ward Association, the George Washington Carver Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, Healthy Start RVA, STEP (Strategies to Elevate People) Jobs for Life, and the Richmond Tenant Organization. She studied at Colorado Technical University.

Ms. Shelton is the Founder and Executive Director of Hillside Court Partnership, a Certified Community Health Worker Senior for Virginia Department of Health/Richmond City Health Department, Tenant Council President of Hillside Court, and the Vice President for Richmond Tenant Organization (RTO). She has launched more than 14 groups and teams in Hillside and has encouraged members of the community to know their worth and rights, one at a time. Ms. Shelton has served on various boards to include the Maggie L. Walker Poverty Board, RVA Thrives, Central VA Legal Aid Society Client Council (CVLASCC),  and the National Low-Income Housing Coalition. She is a graduate of Louisa County High School.

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Mr. Jackson is the founder and president of Blue Whale Company, Inc. Established in 2015, this family of companies represents commercial real estate brokerage, fee development consulting, and asset management. Jackson’s comprehensive real estate knowledge includes all asset types in the commercial space, ranging from retail, mixed use, office, industrial, special use, and multi-family. Client service, technology, industry experience, and integrity are at the center of the Blue Whale companies. Mr. Jackson joined the RRHA Board on June 13, 2022.

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Mr. Parker is a long-time Richmond resident and President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion Electrical Supply Company in Richmond. He is a graduate of Armstrong High School and Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Business. Mr. Parker opened Old Dominion Supply Company in 1985 and is a retired engineer of C&P Telephone Company (Verizon). A community- and civic-minded husband and father, Mr. Parker has served on several boards throughout his distinguished career. They include the Ronald McDonald House, Freedom House, Warner Press, Church of God Executive Board, Venture Richmond, Richmond Minority Business Advisory Board, and many others. Mr. Jackson joined the RRHA Board on June 13, 2022.