Board
Members.
CALEB
PRATT.
President
Caleb was raised in a small fishing town on the Chesapeake Bay and earned his degree in Psychology at West Virginia University. He settled in Winchester, Va with his wife Keri shortly after and works as a Human Resources professional. He loves to teach and train, and enjoys a wide variety of making… from live edge woodworking to rebuilding vintage motorcycles. When not making or working, Caleb enjoys spending time fishing and hiking in the Shenandoah Valley.
RYAN
HALL.
Vice President
Ryan's early life was spent on a farm in central West Virginia and developed an interest in mechanical, carpentry, and artistic endeavors. After earning a degree in Art from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Ryan spent several years in the graphic design industry mainly focusing on the manufacturing of commercial signage. Ryan began organizing the VMA after moving to Winchester in 2015 and his day job as the Coordinator of Marketing and Membership has deeply connected him with the Winchester community. He is a member of the Old Town Kiwanis Club, former President of the Old Town Business Association, and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Shenandoah University. Ryan is recently married and loves exploring the outdoors with his wife and rescue dog.
Travis
custer.
Treasurer
Unlike many of the members of the VMA, Travis was never really much of a maker, but it was his interest in learning new skills that brought him to our organization. Originally from Berkeley County, WV, he attended Shepherd University before joining the U.S. Air Force to peruse a career in law enforcement. Upon the completion of his enlistment, Travis returned to the Shenandoah Valley where he now works as a Security Manager for the U.S. Army. He has also previously served as Secretary of the VMA for 5 years. When away from work, Travis enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and watching college football on Saturdays.
AMIE
CAVE.
Secretary
Raised in the Shenandoah Valley, Amie found a love for art and nature at an early age. Growing up, her mother taught her how to craft and sew and her father taught her how to be a jack-of-all-trades. She explored the outdoors and tackled any type of project she could get her hands on. Her love for old home restoration landed Amie and her family in WV, where she hones her skills in graphic design, branding, and storytelling. She serves as the Secretary for Valley Makers and handles branding and the website.
Members-at-Large.
RICK
MABE.
Member-at-Large
Rick Mabe was born and raised in North Carolina and attended North Carolina University at Chapel Hill. After several years managing a large volume of securities trades for online brokerage firm, HarrisDirect, Rick changed careers and became the Operations Manager for renowned fabrication and woodworking company, Dragonfly Studios in Charlotte, NC. Rick now lives in Winchester with his son and daughter. He transitioned from Facilities Manager for Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.
John
Bowersett.
Member-at-Large
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