Mr. Caywood served as project manager for major capital improvement projects, including the construction of the new Vinton Library, the renovation of the Department of Social Services building and the North County water tower.

Mr. Caywood received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech. He has been an International City / County Management Association (ICMA) Credentialed Manager since 2017 and he completed the Senior Executive Institute conducted by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia in 2019. Mr. Caywood was named the Marcia Mashaw Memorial Award (Assistant of the Year) recipient by the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA) in 2017 and he served on the VLGMA Executive Committee from 2017–2020. He has been a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia since 1999. Prior to joining Roanoke County, Mr. Caywood spent 20 years with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in various administrative roles.

Mr. Caywood and his wife Amy have two children and have lived in Roanoke County since 2004.

As the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Carilion Clinic, Mr. Halliwill works to achieve Carilion’s success by ensuring the long-term sustainability of access to high quality, affordable health care for Carilion’s communities and reducing the growth in cost to patients for their health care needs.  His passion for his work and the mission, values, philosophies and goals of his organization is rooted in the fact that he has resided in the region for most of his life. Four generations of both his and his wife’s family still live in the communities served by Carilion.

Mr. Halliwill received his Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech and his M.B.A. from the Babcock School of Business at Wake Forest University.

Mr. Halliwill’s priorities are his wife, Tammy, and his three sons, although he also makes time to be involved in church fellowship and volunteer his time in leadership and membership roles in a variety of organizations.

Mr. Hancock grew up in Salem, VA and attended Andrew Lewis High School.  He moved to Roanoke County in 1984 and resides there with his wife and daughter. Mr. Hancock worked 37 years in consulting engineering and retired from Draper Aden Associates in 2014 where he served as a Project Manager and Senior Engineer for water and sewer facilities and land development projects throughout Virginia and Eastern West Virginia. Mr. Hancock received a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering from Virginia Tech and is a registered engineer in Virginia.

Shirley B. Holland - Franklin County Representative

Mrs. Holland joined the Western Virginia Water Authority in 2010 as the Franklin County representative and currently also serves on the boards of Freedom First Enterprise, and Doctors’ Connected. 

Recently retired with 40 years of service with Carilion Clinic, Shirley’s most recent position was as VP of Community Health and Development, with previous positions including executive positions at Carilion in strategic planning, business development, marketing and communications, fundraising and call center operations.  

Shirley received her Bachelor of Arts from Bridgewater College and her Master in Business Administration from Radford University.

Michael A. (Mike) Loveman - Roanoke City Representative & Board Chair

Mike and his family have been Roanoke City residents since 1997.

He was most recently employed in the private sector by Lanford Brothers Company, a highway construction company, as a Project Manager, Human Resources/Risk Manager, and Safety/Administrator. He retired in 2015.

Immediately prior to that he worked in the public sector as the Division Head of the Parks and Grounds Division for the City of Roanoke Virginia.  He was responsible for the operation of a division that consisted of six operational sections including: parks, forestry, grounds, street sweeping and central business district, horticulture, and construction/development.   

Previously he was the Director of Parks and Recreation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  He administered a department that served multiple and diverse populations in many program and facility areas.  One of his major functions was to combine public and private resources to provide programs and facilities to the various user groups. This included coordinating the private sponsorship and development of facility improvements. He coordinated the staff support necessary to promote citizen understanding and approval of general obligation bond referenda for parks and recreation facilities.  He also coordinated staff support for a number of joint projects with several other public agencies and jurisdictions

He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resources (The Ohio State University), and a Master of Public Administration Degree (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill).  

He has served on numerous community service boards and in civic organizations including:  Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District, Mill Mountain Zoological Society, Mill Mountain Advisory Committee, Upper Roanoke Roundtable, Adult Care Center, Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, and he is a Roanoke City Greenway Ambassador.

Mike and his wife Susan have been blessed with a son and a daughter and two grandchildren.

Valmarie H. Turner - Roanoke City Representative 
Ms. Valmarie H. Turner was appointed as the City Manager for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in January 2025. She is a seasoned local government professional with over 30 years of experience, bringing extensive expertise in affordable housing, community development, economic growth, social and human services, public infrastructure projects, financial management, and relationship building. An International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Credentialed Manager, she previously served as Regional Vice President for the Southeast Region on the ICMA Executive Board. Throughout her career, she has contributed her leadership to several local governments across Virginia, Georgia, and Florida.

Ms. Turner joined Roanoke from the City of Fairfax, Virginia, and Loudoun County Government, where she served as Deputy City Manager and Deputy County Administrator, respectively.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from Florida A&M University and a Master of Public Administration from Walden University. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia and a member of the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) Fellows Network at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy.

Beyond her public service, Valmarie is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Florida and Georgia, a Certified Housing Counselor, a Certified HOME Program Specialist in Regulations and Administration, and a Certified Housing Development Finance Professional. She has also served as an online faculty member at the University of Phoenix.

Residing in the area, Ms. Turner is deeply engaged in the community and remains committed to fostering meaningful change in Roanoke.

Hunter A. Young - Botetourt County Representative 
Hunter Young leads Civil Consulting Group, P.C. in Troutville, where he specializes in various potable-water, stormwater, and wastewater-related projects. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1994 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a concentration in hydro-systems. He began his career in suburban Washington D.C. and moved to Botetourt County in 1999. Hunter is a registered Professional Engineer in multiple states and a LEED Accredited Professional. He also holds four United States patents.

Hunter serves on the Botetourt County Board of Zoning Appeals and on the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional CEDS Committee. He is a member of the American Water Works Association and the National Eagle Scout Association. Hunter lives near Fincastle with his wife, Sue.