RADFORD – Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the appointment of two new members and the reappointment of one member to the Radford University Board of Visitors, who will each serve a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2025.
Radford University’s newest board members are Mary Anne Holbrook ’02, M.S. ’04, of Bristol, Virginia and Anthony Moore of Richmond. Gov. Youngkin reappointed Tyler W. Lester ’15 of Abingdon.
Holbrook is vice president of development for EO, a Virginia-based non-profit with a mission to research, pilot and scale big ideas into solutions that increase the quality of life. Prior to joining EO, Holbrook spent eight years with the United Way of Southwest Virginia. She is a member of the Workforce Development Board of the Virginia Career Works New River/Mount Rogers Region and a member of the Board of Contractors in Virginia’s Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Holbrook received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Radford University.
Moore is retired as president of Amoore Environmental Services in Richmond, which develops efficient and effective environmental solutions to meet corporate environmental goals. Moore previously held positions within the Virginia Department of Natural Resources, serving as deputy secretary of natural resources, Chesapeake Bay Restoration, and as assistant secretary of natural resources. He also served as a senior policy advisor with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Moore received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Virginia Military Institute and previously served on the Radford University Board of Visitors from 2001 to 2005.
Lester serves as the legislative director for Virginia Sen. Todd Pillion and served as his legislative aide while a member of the House of Delegates from 2016 to 2020. Previously, he served as a field representative for U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith. Lester was appointed by Gov. Youngkin in 2022 to fill an unexpired term. In 2024-25, Lester served as vice rector and in 2023-24, as chair of the Business Affairs and Audit Committee. Lester received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Radford University.
“I look forward to welcoming Mary Anne and Anthony to our Board of Visitors, as well as having Tyler return to serve,” said President Bret Danilowicz. “Their collective knowledge, experience and expertise will help advance the university’s priorities as we embark on a new strategic plan in 2026.”
The new Board of Visitors members were appointed to fill the expiring terms of Rector Marquett Smith ’85 of Ashburn, Virginia, and Lisa W. Pompa ’86 of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
“Radford University’s students, faculty and staff have benefited greatly from Marquett’s and Lisa’s strong leadership on the board,” said Danilowicz. “Their devotion to serving their alma mater and commitment to transforming the lives of our students have made an indelible impact on our university and will continue to do so for years to come.”
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