Our Mission

To promote the sports industry image in central Virginia; to engage public and private resources to foster economic development through sports; to build an understanding in the community of the importance of sports and the impact on quality of life; to recruit and create sports events through creative partnerships that have a positive impact on the community; and to do so with world class service while meeting all industry professional standards

Our Vision

To be recognized by our partners, business and community leaders, and event clients as a premiere organization in Central Virginia that drives sports tourism, economic development, and community vitality through sports.

Our Team

Central Virginia Sports Commission

Board of Directors

Brad Bankston

Commissioner, Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Heath Barret

Vice President, Membership Development, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance

Tony Berich

Director of Athletics, Randolph College

Dr. Phil Blosser Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Liberty University Sport, Event, & Tourism Management Department

Dan Ebersold

Owner & Operator, Gates Flag & Banner Co.

Lee Hall

Owner & Operator, Chick-fil-A River Ridge Mall & Wards Road

Tim Hill

Director, Central & Southwest Virginia Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Theo McIvor

Head Track & Field Coach & Event Coordinator, Heritage High School

Carroll Moon

CTO, Coudfit Software & President, Kid Fit Ministries

Gary Schmincke

Owner, Wellington Companies & 434 Elite Performance

Wyatt Woody

Director, Bedford County Parks & Recreation

Carey Wrenn

Senior Vice President, First Bank & Trust

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