SMLA’s mission is to keep our lake clean and safe. We are the longest serving advocate for the Smith Mountain Lake community. Our focused activities help to retain the pristine beauty of our lake and the vibrant local economy. Please join us in protecting the lake.
Smith Mountain Lake Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3).
We are an volunteer-led organization that relies on memberships and grants to support programs to keep SML clean and safe.
SMLA Announces All-Volunteer Board for 2025
The Smith Mountain Lake Association will be led by a 22-member all-volunteer board in 2025. Board members are elected by the association membership for two-year terms.
SMLA officers are John Vidovich, president; Keri Green, vice president; Nancy Davenport, treasurer; and Rob Sanders, corporate secretary.
Newly to the board this year are Scott Bull, Amy Campbell, Tye Campbell, Mary Colligan, Nora Hedrick, Jeff Markiewicz, and David Moylan.
Returning board members and their area of responsibility are Roger Blakenship, Bedford Regional Water Authority and SMLA fish habitat; Bill Butterfield, past president; Doug Davidson, business partners; Tom Hardy, water quality monitoring; Pete Heyroth, Vessel Pump Out Program; Elijah Meador, Appalachian Power Company; Geoff Orth, Save Our Streams, Brian Key, Bedford Regional Water Authority; Jill Kurtz, communication; Lorie Smith, Franklin County Supervisor; and Vicky Wuerfel, education.
Lakewide average for the period from 5/19/2024 to 8/3/2024