Old Southwest, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors elected by and composed of OSW residents (home owners or renters). The president serves a two-year term. Other board officers and members-at-large serve a one-year term. The Board term begins in January and ends in December. Elections are held each year at the public annual meeting of the organization. Any good-standing voting member of the organization (as defined in the by-laws) may be nominated for an elected position. The Board of Directors is comprised of 5 to 7 at-large directors, and 4 officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Our Board Members
We invite you to get involved.
OSW homeowners & renters are eligible for board positions.
Committee participation is open to OSW homeowners, renters, business owners, landlords & interested friends.
EMAIL questions or interest in Committee or Board participation to info@oldsouthwest.org
2025 Officers
President
Stephen Bendele
Vice President
Mary Anne Mather
Treasurer
David S. Jeavons, CPA
Secretary
Julie Bivins
2025 Committees & Project Leads
Alexander-Gish House Maintenance & Rentals: Shirley Poss (lead), Mary Jo Gale, Julie Gale, Rick Poss, Bill Dandridge, Stephen Bendele
Event rental Inquiries: 540-524-9590 (leave a voice message, including the event date)
Communications: Annmarie Carlson (eNews), Mary Anne Mather (social media)
Fundraising:
Parlor Tour: Carrie Blankenship
Grants: Jan Keister, Mary Anne Mather
Special Fundraising: All Board Members
Community Outreach/ Membership: Mary Anne Mather, Annmarie Carlson
Safety: Bill Dandridge
Environmental Protection, Parks & Greenspace (“Green Committee”): Terry McGuire (lead), Mary Anne Mather (co-lead/board liaison)
Historic Preservation: Kat Cline (lead), Carrie Blankenship, Annmarie Carlson, Lisette Stone, Shirley Poss
Events: Julie Bivins & David Keeter (co-leads)