SMLA Announces All-Volunteer Board for 2026

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, VA – The Smith Mountain Lake Association will be led by a 22-member all-volunteer board in 2026. 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.

New to the board this year are David Barnhart, Western Virginia Water Authority; Fiona Hawley, Save Our Streams; Brittany Hutchison, business partners; and Mike Rodgers, Water Safety Council.

Returning board members and their areas of responsibility are Roger Blakenship, Bedford Regional Water Authority and SMLA fish habitat; Scott Bull, invasive species; Amy Campbell, events and fundraising; Tye Campbell, education and grants; Mary Colligan, dock watch; Tom Hardy, water quality monitoring; Nora Hedrick, membership; Pete Heyroth, septic education; Jill Kurtz, communication; Jeff Markiewicz, Water Safety Council; Elijah Meador, Appalachian Power Company; David Moylan, finance; Geoff Orth, Save Our Streams; and Lorie Smith, Franklin County Supervisor.

Newly Elected to the SMLA Board

David Barnhart is the Assistant Director for Engineering Services for the Western Virginia Water Authority. A lifelong resident of Franklin County, David lives in Wirtz, Virginia and has enjoyed the lake since childhood.

Fiona Hawley is a retired Registered Nurse, originally from England, who moved permanently to SML with her husband Jeff in 2021.They have four adult girls and two grandsons. Fiona is passionate about her family, her community and the environment, being particularly concerned about preserving the health and beauty of the lake and surrounding area.

Brittany Hutchison is a Roanoke native who has spent both her childhood and adult life enjoying all that Smith Mountain Lake has to offer. She is a REALTOR® with Wainwright & Co. – REALTORS at the lake, where she combines her local expertise with a deep appreciation for the community. Brittany is passionate about volunteering for initiatives that support the safety and water quality of the lake and the success of the SML community.

Mike Rodgers recently returned from a career in the facilities management industry, most recently as CEO of EMCOR Government Services. Mike and his wife Joanne have three daughters and two grandchildren. His family vacationed at SML for 19 years before purchasing a lakefront home in 2023. Mike and Joanne relocated full-time to Bedford County in 2025. He is a dog lover who enjoys boating, woodworking, painting, reading and relaxing in the lake.

About SMLA

The Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) mission is to keep Smith Mountain Lake clean and safe. Established in 1969, SMLA is the longest serving advocate for the SML community. Activities help to retain the pristine beauty of Smith Mountain Lake and the vibrant local economy. SMLA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-led organization that relies on memberships, donations, and grants to support programs that protect SML.

Smith Mountain Lake Association officers for 2026 are (l to r): Rob Sanders, corporate secretary; Keri Green, vice president; Nancy Davenport, treasurer; and John Vidovich, president.