2006 Clean County Commissioners
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Will Barnes (1998-current)
Joined the Commission in order to improve the county environment.
Projects
- Primary person for Business Committee.
- Responsible for selecting recipients for the quarterly Clean Business Award.
- Established Jim Robertson Annual Environmental Award for James City County students.
Other Organizations
- American Legion Post 1776
- James City Ruritans - Chair, Environmental Committee
Occupation - Retired
Born in New York State
Hobbies - Yard work, reading, many volunteer tasks
Alan Bennett (1995-current)
I responded to an ad on the County cable channel asking for commission volunteers after having moved to Williamsburg from Hampton. I was looking for ways to get more involved in my community. I have been with the commission since 1995.
Commission Work
I am primarily responsible for initiatives related to environmental education. Recently I have been mostly involved with establishing and coordinating the "Waste Chase," a tour of the county that is intended to help broaden the county residents' awareness regarding environmental issues and explain how they can become personally involved.
Other Organizations
- Air & Waste Management Association - Old Dominion Chapter
Occupation
- Currently a Project manager for Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation in Newport News. Formerly managed the Environmental Health and Safety department.
Hobbies - Guitar, Tae Kwon Do, golf, and reading
Born and raised in Hampton, VA. Married to Melissa C. Bennett, two boys - Nate (6) and Casey (3).
Charles Loundermon (1999-current)
Joined commission with an interest in waste management and community involvementProjects
- JC4 Annual Beautification Matching Grant Program
- Periodically represents JC4 at various events
- Gives presentations at James City Schools, State Parks etc.
- Distributes JC4 educational material and information to volunteers and others
Occupation - Retired from U.S. military career and Federal Government.
Peg Boarman (1979-80, 2001-current)
On the Committee with Jim Robertson that formed the original idea of the "Clean County (Commisssion) in 1979 and 1980. Became interested again when told of a vacancy again in 2001.
Other Organizations
- Was a Girl Scout volunteer then a professional Girl Scout
- Volunteer for the Senior Citizen Center
- Past President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Aux 8046 Norge
- Currently Treasurer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Aux 8046 Norge
- Auxiliary President of VFW District 3
- President of the United States Ballroom Dancers Association Williamsburg Chapter 609
- Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Historic Triangle Senior Center
- Chief of Elections on the Electoral Board
- Recorder for the Fort Eustis Retiree Council - representing the widows in the military community
Occupation - Retired Husband was transferred to Ft. Eustis in 1970, at which time the family moved here and after his retirement in 1975 he started a new career and the family became Virginia residents. Husband passed away in 1998. Five grown daughters, 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and one step great-grandchild.
Hobbies - Geneaology and photo/scrapbooking album
Charlene Talcott (Chairperson)
"I was asked to join by some members. I was impressed with the sense of camaraderie the commission enjoys while makinga difference in the community."
Projects
- Assists with the Jim Robertson Annual Environmental Award for JCC students
- Created WASTE Program (We Are Saving The Earth) to educate WJCC 3rd graders
Other Organizations
- Williamsburg/James City County Master Gardeners: Vice President for Youth programs
- Hampton Roads Alliance of Environmental Educators
- Williamsburg Land Conservancy
- Virginia Shakespeare Festival
Occupation
Small Business Owner
Hobbies - Playing and listening to music, learning, teaching, traveling, theater, and enjoying nature
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