Governance

Nicholas (Mick to those who know him) has been a member of RVC for the past 20 years – joining the club when he first moved to Richmond in 1997.   His interest in volleyball stems back to his college days at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania where he played as a setter.   While his day job is one of working as an attorney at Capital One for the past 18 years, over the years he has been a very active RVC member.  Mick has played in men’s leagues for the better part of the past 15 years and his daughter has participated in the juniors and travel programs the past 4 years, and he coaches in the RVC junior travel program.  Accordingly, his experience at the club is deep and broad. Mick has extensive prior board experience (Tuckahoe YMCA Board of Directors, Autism Spectrum Connection, Virginia Early Childhood Development Foundation Board of Directors).  His experience, broad knowledge base regarding RVC and its variety of services, along with his passion for the sport make him committed to the club and advancing its ideals. 

Originally from Roanoke, VA., Aidan knew RVC well from the tournaments she played at the facility each year. She started playing volleyball when she was little –travel ball during her middle and high school years, and at a small D1 college in PA – Lafayette College, for her college career. While she has only been an active RVC member for a year, Aidan immediately dove right in—joining multiple teams and making sure never to miss a quads tournament. She loves the sense of community and the dedication of the club – from the players to RVC leadership to the refs and folks staffing the beer station. Currently, Aidan works in marketing/PR at The Hodges Partnership where her days involve a lot of writing, social media, working with reporters and graphic design. She also serves as a Class Fund manager for the Lafayette College Class of 2015, where she does her fundraising outreach. Aidan is passionate about RVC and brings a vibrant, fresh perspective to the team.

David is a CPA with nearly twenty eight years of experience in both Public practice and as a CFO and/or Treasury Director for a variety of start-up and large existing corporations.  He currently serves on the board of several other charities such as the Chelonian Research Institute, The Truland Foundation and The Butz Foundation. Having played college level athletics, David has a great appreciation and understanding of the benefits of competitive club and team sports.  RVC has been a part of his life for 20+ years and he has seen the club grow from its days at the old skating rink into having the reputation of being one of the largest and best run programs in the country.  David believes the combination of club play, juniors programs, USAV programs, and the community involvement has really set the organization apart.

Since Jason’s first exposure to competitive volleyball as a freshman in high school, 22 years later the sport continues to enrich his  life. Since his transition to the area from Dallas in 2017, Jason have remained an active member with RVC, even playing on a division winning team a few seasons ago. He currently plays Men’s A on Monday and Tuesday. Jason is also a member of USA Volleyball (USAV) and North America Gay Volleyball Association (NAGVA), playing several regional and national tournaments a year. His entire professional career is rooted in the not-for-profit sector where he has assisted and led recruitment, policy review, development and fundraising initiatives at varies levels. Through past and my most current position as Dean of Admissions at Longwood University, Jason has experience working hand and hand with boards and has a clear understanding of the important work completed.

As an IT Professional with over 15 years experience Nicky helps guide RVC’s technology upgrades that include an improved web presence while providing the mobility and accessibility that current members need.  Her work on various committees, including a diversity committee, is integral in assisting RVC in expanding its services to a more diverse community while remaining dedicated to the enhancement of the  junior and adult programs.

Leith is a long-time member, since 1982, and have played intercollegiate club level volleyball, and has played various levels from open through B3. He is also active in coaching volleyball having coached adult teams in USA Volleyball, juniors teams in the Juniors City League, and currently an assistant girls volleyball coach at St. Gertrude High School. In the past he was also a rated volleyball official and refereed Division II women’s volleyball matches. Leith’s background as a player, coach and referee gives him an unique prospective to the Board offering new ideas on how to grow volleyball in Richmond and the surrounding area.

Devin has been an adult member of RVC for over 10 years and has enjoyed seeing the club grow and expand its facilities and program offerings.  He has been a member of men’s, coed, quads, and sand volleyball teams and has also been an active member of the RVC Facilities Committee.  Devin is a consulting engineer with over 11 years of professional experience and is responsible for directing multi-disciplinary engineering teams for a wide variety of project types.  His professional responsibilities include technical/engineering and oversight, project management, quality control, financials, marketing, and business development. In his spare time, he loves skiing, working to renovate his house, and enjoys time with family and friends.

Devin is a Richmond-area attorney with nearly seven years of experience including employment, personal injury, education, social services, administrative, and disability law, mass torts, and compliance.  Her service to the community includes mentoring young adults as well as drafting initial documents for 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. A former participant in youth sports, Devin celebrates the positive impact of athletics in personal development among young people and adults.  She is happy that the Richmond Volleyball Club fosters teamwork, sportsmanship, community, and wellness in the Richmond area. 

As the Director of Community Outreach at Sports Backers, Jacki is passionate about ensuring all members of our community have the opportunity to live an active lifestyle. She has seen firsthand the impact RVC has when engaging in outreach in Richmond’s undeserved communities and is eager to support RVC’s outreach efforts, in addition to supporting the programming that has served thousands of locals since 1981.

Ryan started playing at RVC in 2005 as an adult and has come to love the club as a place of social interaction, quality volleyball, and fun.  He brings his experience in the nonprofit sector, his understanding of the Richmond region, and his love for volleyball (and beer) to assist in the club’s continued outreach efforts, grant writing, and growth.  Ryan is committed to serving the members of the club, and to bringing his knowledge of the nonprofit sector to the table.