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Virginia Association of Counties
1207 East Main Street, Suite 300
Richmond, Virginia 23219-3627
Phone: (804) 788-6652
Fax: (804) 788-0083
 James D. Campbell, CAE, Executive Director (administration of association, local government advocacy),
804-343-2500, jcampbell@vaco.org
Jim has served as executive director of VACo since 1990. He earned his bachelor's degree in business management from Virginia Tech and a master's degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Northern Colorado.
Jim is also a licensed real estate broker, certified association executive and participates in the American Institute of Certified Planners. He has various professional memberships including the Virginia Local Government Management Association, the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association, National Association of Counties, National Association of County Administrators and many more.
Previously, Jim served as the director of intergovernmental affairs for the Virginia Municipal League, part-time executive secretary for the State Fire Chiefs Association of Virginia, management assistance supervisor for the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and several other local government positions.
 Carol Cameron, Director of Member Services (database maintenance, conference registrations and exbibitors, associate members), 804-343-2507, ccameron@vaco.org
Carol initially joined VACo as an administrative assistant in October 2006. She has more than 25 years of experience working with nonprofits, and local government entities including the Warren County School Board office, the Planning and Development departments in the City of Manassas and the County of Frederick.
Carol most recently worked in the County Administrator’s office in Frederick County, uses her overall experience with local governments to support all of Virginia’s counties.
 Michael L. Edwards, Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs (finance issues, oversees legislative team),
804-343-2503, medwards@vaco.org
Mike Edwards is VACo's deputy director for legislative affairs. He covers finance issues and oversees the legislative team. Previously, Mike served as the executive director of the Foundation for Virginia, a public advocacy not-for-profit, deputy executive director of the Virginia Municipal League and legislative liaison for Arlington County.
He began his career in public administration in 1989 while serving in the governor's cabinet office of transportation. He holds a master's degree in public administration from James Madison University and has taught public policy at Virginia Commonwealth University and the College of William and Mary.
 Phyllis A. Errico, Esq., General Counsel (legal/education issues),
804-343-2509, perrico@vaco.org
Phyllis is general counsel to the Virginia Association of Counties. She received her J.D. in 1984 from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond and her undergraduate degree in 1981 from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. Prior to her current position, Phyllis served as the director of legal services for VACo. She has been an active member of the Local Government Attorney's of Virginia for more than 16 years and served as a board member and president of the Virginia Council of School Attorneys. The Virginia State Bar recently elected her to the Board of Governors in the local government section.
Phyllis has been an adjunct professor for both Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia. Prior to her positions at VACo, she was a senior assistant county attorney and school board counsel for Henrico County, assistant county attorney for Hanover County, and assistant attorney general for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
 Gage Harter, Director of Communications (public relations, publications, Web, new media), 804-343-2502, gharter@vaco.org
Gage is VACo’s director of communications. His responsibilities include writing, editing and designing publications, maintaining the Web site and media relations as well as tackling new media projects. Gage joined VACo in February 2008.
Gage worked eight years as a sports writer at the San Antonio Express-News and the Orange County Register. Locally, he worked for the VCU Health System and a small advertising agency. He is currently a contributing editor at Richmond Magazine and coaches three sports at a local private school.
Gage graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Mass Communications.
 John Kandris A+ ACT CCA MCP, Director of Technical Services (computer services, county consultant),
804-343-2508, jkandris@vaco.org
John is VACo's director of technical services. His responsibilities include planning, designing and implementing LAN, WAN and other office equipment. He also provides technical services to Virginia local government and legislative personnel during the General Assembly. He is a graduate of ECPI Technical College and has an associate degree from Strayer University.
John is a Citrix Certified Administrator, CompTIA A+ certified ,an Accredited Compaq Technician Proliant Server and a Microsoft certified Professional. Previously, John served as a technology consultant for Summit Business Solutions.
 Larry Land, CAE, Director of Policy Development (environment, agriculture and transportation issues),
804-343-2504, lland@vaco.org
Larry Land has served as VACo's director of policy development since August 1988. His chief duties include legislative advocacy and policy research in the areas of environment and transportation.
Larry has a master's degree in public administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.A. from Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C. He also has executive certification from the American Society of Association Executives.
 Dean A. Lynch, CAE, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
(state budget, health and human services),
804-343-2511, dlynch@vaco.org
Dean is the director of intergovernmental affairs for the Virginia Association of Counties. He received his Master’s in City and County Management in 1995 from the College of Business at East Tennessee State University and his undergraduate degree in 1982 from Appalachian State University.
Prior to his current position, Dean served in Gov. Mark R. Warner's cabinet as deputy secretary for health and human resources. He gained many years of association and local government experience while serving as director of local government affairs for VACo and in various positions in Scott and Russell counties.
He has been an active member of the Virginia Society of Association Executives, Virginia Association Local Human Service Officials and the International City and County Management Association.
Dean was also appointed by the Honorable Mark R. Warner to serve as Chairman of the Civil Committment Study Committee, the Real ID Task Force, and was appointed Chair of the Child Advocacy Center Study Committee by the Honorable Jane H. Woods.
 Ted McCormack, AICP, Director of Governmental Affairs (community development and planning), 804-343-2506, tmccormack@vaco.org
Ted is VACO’s director of governmental affairs. Prior to joining VACO, he served as the associate director of the Commission on Local Government for 26 years. He has also held planning positions at the local, regional and state levels in Virginia, North Carolina and Florida. Ted’s primary duties include legislative advocacy and policy research in community development and planning.
Ted received his MS in planning from Florida State University and a BA in history from St. Andrews College. He is a charter member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
 Vicky Steinruck, CPA, Director of Administration (business management), 804-343-2501, vsteinruck@vaco.org
Vicky joined VACo in March 2004 as the director of administration. Previously, she worked for the City of Richmond as Supervisor of Accounting for Park, Recreation and Community Facilities and prior to that was Senior Auditor in the City Auditor's Office in City of Richmond.
Vicky has a B.S. in accounting and an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University.
 Pricilla Dare Wallace, Administrative Assistant
(staff support), 804-788-6652, pwallace@vaco.org
Pricilla joined VACo in January 2008 as an administrative assistant. She worked in various positions at Virginia Commonwealth University for more than 20 years.
Most recently, she worked as an undergraduate counselor in the School of Engineering. Pricilla has a bachelor’s degree in administration of justice from VCU. |
