VPA Committees

Advertising Committee
Chairman: Carol Taylor,Powhatan Today

Audit Committee
For more information about this committee, contact VPA at (804) 521-7575

News Awards Committee
Chair: Randy Jessee, Richmond Times-Dispatch

Cameras in the Courtroom
For more information about this committee, contact VPA at (804) 521-7575

Classified Advertising Committee
For more information about this committee, contact VPA at (804) 521-7575

Diversity Committee
For more information about this committee, contact VPA at (804) 521-7575

Executive Committee
Chairman: Ernie Gates, Daily Press, Newport News

Finance Committee
Chairman: Peter Yates, Daily News-Record

First Amendment Fund Trustees
Chairman: Dick Hammerstrom, The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg

Freedom of Information Committee
Chairman: Dick Hammerstrom, The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg

Future Committee
Chairman: Fred Gaskins, Southside Sentinel, Urbanna

Insurance Trustees
For more information about this committee, contact VPA at (804) 521-7575

Journalism Education Committee
For more information about this committee, contact VPA at (804) 521-7575

Legislative Committee
Chairman: Matt Paxton, The News-Gazette, Lexington

Membership Committee
Chairman:Terry Jamerson, The News & Advance, Lynchburg

National Advertising Committee
Contact: Diana Shaban, (804) 521-7580

News Program Committee
Chairman: Ernie Gates, Daily Press, Newport News

New Media Committee
For more information about this committee, contact VPA at (804) 521-7575.

Newspapers In Education Committee
Chairman: Chris Janson, The Washington Post

Nominating Committee
Chairman: Fred Gaskins, Southside Sentinel, Urbanna

Operations Committee
Chairman: Priscylla Thomas, The Smithfield Times

Professional Development Committee
Chairman: Tom Silvestri, Richmond Times-Dispatch

Public Notice Task Force
Chairman: Scott Christino, Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginian of the Year Committee
Chairman: Terry Jamerson, The News & Advance, Lynchburg

If you would be interested in joining one of the committees, please contact VPA at (804) 521-7570