Chapter Board

Installation of 2009/2010 Officers and Directors
Hampton Roads Chapter

It gives me a great deal of pleasure to install the officers and directors of the Hampton Roads Chapter of Executive Women International for 2009/2010.

Cheryle Mack, Chapter President
Cheryle Mack, is a graduate of William and Mary, and a native of Long Island, New York. She began her career in Banking with Maryland National Bank in Baltimore, MD as a commercial lender working with small businesses and has continued her career path by continuing to work in the banking industry as a treasury management consultant managing municipal and not-for-profit portfolios. After twenty years, Cheryle currently is employed with BB&T as the Hampton Roads Business Deposit Officer working with BB&T’s municipal/not-for profit sector. She also is a member of the BB&T Hampton Roads Senior Leadership Team helping the region with strategic initiatives to grow and retain deposits.

In addition to serving as the President of Executive Women International-Hampton Roads Chapter, she serves as the Finance Chair of the Girls Scouts of Colonial Coast, the Nominating Chair of the Urban League of Hampton Roads and as an Advisory Board member of the YWCA. Cheryle is very passionate about community service and uses her energy to inspire others to serve.

Cheryle has been asked to speak at women’s forums and previously at the Business School at Regent University and at various High Schools in the area about financial literacy. When she has a moment to relax, she bikes, works out at the gym, goes to the movies with her family and friends, and visits her favorite college spots… the Cheese Shop, Pauls Deli, and Wythe’s Candies at her Alma Mater, The College of William and Mary.

Vice President Elect-VACANT
Although the Vice President position is currently vacant, we are seeking a candidate that will make themselves available to assist our President wherever possible, filling in during her absences, and offering your support as she takes on her new role leading our chapter. The position is designed so that you can learn about the role of Chapter President during this period ultimately leading to a smooth transition at the end of 2010.

Shirley Kennedy and Maria Kuhn, Chapter Secretary/Board Secretary
As the Chapter’s Secretaries, you are each responsible for recording the minutes of the business/board meetings of the chapter, maintain the permanent records for the chapter and handle all official correspondence.

Maria has agreed to serve as the Co Secretary for our Board meetings. After serving as our President and being our advisor, we are extremely excited to have her remain active on the upcoming Board. Maria is the Executive Assistant to Daniel Hoffler, Chairman of Armada Hoffler, located here in Virginia Beach’s Town Center. Maria first joined our chapter in 2003 as the representative for WVEC-TV until May of 2007 when she accepted her current position at Armada Hoffler. Maria served on the Board as chapter secretary, Program Director and most recently as our Vice President-President Elect.

Although Shirley is not new to the organization, this is her first Board position. Shirley currently is a mortgage officer with Towne Bank, a generous company that gives back to the community and allows her the flexibility to work at the office or out of my home office and at any branch that is convenient for my customers.

Shirley prior to banking, remodeled homes which is where she developed the love for working with bank financing. She still spends time on building projects. Shirley and her husband of 36 years are currently renovating a home for their daughter and will soon start on the construction of a new home for their son.  She has two very loving granddaughters, one 3 and one 6 years old, who spend at least one night during the weekend with her and her husband.

We are delighted that Shirley has decided to handle minutes and correspondence for the Chapter at our Chapter meetings.

Shirley and her husband of 36 years are currently renovating a home for their daughter and will soon start on the construction of a new home for their son.  She has two very loving granddaughters, one 3 and one 6 years old, who spend at least one night during the weekend with her and her husband.

Stella McClain, Treasurer
After serving as our Means & Ways Director this past year, Stella has graciously accepted the position of Treasurer. Stella currently serves as the business development and overall operations director for TaylorMade Diagonostics. She is responsible for the internal processes within the organization and acts as a liason for the internal staff. Stella is happily married to William and they have a 6 year old daughter, Shyann. Stella moved to the area in 1991 and she and her family live in Chesapeake.


Stella, as Treasurer you will be responsible for the safekeeping of the chapter’s funds, maintaining accurate records of all receipts and disbursements, the presentation of the annual budget at our annual business meeting in September, monthly financial reports and for notifying each member of our annual assessment and of any financial obligation to the chapter.

Cheryle Mack, Ways & Means Director
As our Ways & Means Directors, you are responsible for coordinating the fund-raising activities of our chapter that are necessary to support our philanthropic endeavors. Under your leadership and guidance, I know the chapter can expect you and your committee to continue to find fun and creative ways to earn the necessary dollars to meet this important obligation.








Donna Bunton, Membership Director
Donna represents Fulton Bank where she serves as the Branch Manager for the Southern Division’s main office. She is responsible for all aspects of that branch’s sales & service where her personal concentration is to the small business community and commercial banking. In her spare time, Donna loves to read, jog and travel whenever possible. She is especially proud of her involvement with REACH - Reading Enriches All Children. REACH promotes literacy to at-risk children and Donna takes time out of her busy schedule to read to those children in our area shelters. She refers to those days as “mini reading rallys” and mentioned that each child receives two brand new books of their very own.

Donna, as Membership Director you are responsible for recruiting new members, retaining current membership and processing all changes in membership in accordance with the bylaws. The Board’s decision regarding a prospective member will be largely based on your findings and recommendations.

Melody Price, Program Director
Melody, after such a successful year as our Program Director, has agreed to return in the same role so that she can continue to delight us with her fun, creative and educational programs.
Melody represents Konikoff Periodontics where she’s been employed for over 20 years. She worked her way up from part-time receptionist to practice manager by initiating a marketing program within the practice that proved she could do more than answer the phones. Melody continues to develop dental programs that benefit both dentists and specialists in the Hampton Roads area. Melody’s hobbies include running and she loves to spend her off duty hours in the Outer Banks.

Melody...As the chapter’s Program Director, you are responsible for the planning and arrangement of each monthly program or special meeting. Using our principles of personal and professional development, you and your committee will work to provide quality programs that bring value to our membership each & every month.

Jeri Prophet , Publication Director
Ms. Prophet is the President of IntellecTechs, a leading provider of  Information Technology Services and Training in Hampton Roads.  Jeri Prophet resides in Virginia Beach with her partner and their three children.  She has learned the art of balancing career and family life well.  As the owner of a newly formed Information Technology Company, a casual observer would think she had no time for other pursuits, but Jeri joined EWI in 2004 and has held several board positions within the organization, including Sergeant-at-Arms, Treasurer, and she also has created and updated our website since joining.   Her outgoing attitude and extensive network of professional contacts allowed her to become an instant asset to our illustrious group and has already provided EWI with new opportunities and direction.

As Publication Director, Jeri, you will be responsible for the preparation, publication and distribution of the Pulse, our chapter’s official newsletter. You’ll continue the tradition of providing useful and necessary information in a professional document as it relates to the culture and activities of our organization and specifically, our chapter.

Dona Overstreet- Seargent -At -Arms ( Co-Chair)
Although Dona and Darla are new members, they have agreed to jump right in and serve as our Seargent -At-Arms. Dona, initially started her career as an accountant with Ford Motor Company at the Norfolk Assembly Plant and later moved to Beverly Enterprises to become the Accounts Payable Manager. She is now the Controller and Secretary for Security Storage & Van of Norfolk an Allied Agent. Security Storage & Van also owns Aspinwall Security Storage & Van in Va Beach.

Darla currently serves as a Sales Representative for Grubb Printing & Stamp Company with over 30 plus years of experience in Customer Service and Sales. At Grubb they specialize in custom printing, promotional and apparel. Darla has been with Grubb for more than a year. Prior to being employed with Grubb, she was an sales representative selling engines at a family owned automotive machine shop.

Darla has three wonderful children; two that have graduated from college and another that is a longshoreman. She enjoys auctions, watching live sports, and gardening.

In this role, Dona and Darla will be responsible for meeting reservations, keeping accurate attendance records for all meetings, and submitting attendance reports to the Board. Also as the Chapter’s Sergeant-of-Arms you will also assist in the compliance of Chapter’s rules and by laws that govern attendance and absences.

Cherie Baisey - Director at Large
Cherie Baisey is one of EWI’s newest members. She recently joined us from the Norfolk Waterside Marriott and Shula’s 347 Grill. Cherie is originally from Baskerville, Virginia, but moved to Norfolk to work towards a degree at Old Dominion University.

After receiving her Bachelors in Business and Public Administration, Cherie went on to pursue a career in the hospitality industry where she is currently employed. Cherie is very passionate about volunteer work and therefore spends much of her time working with her Kiwanis Club and with the Samaritan House Safe Harbor, coordinating volunteer events and volunteering herself. She also enjoys spending time with her family, especially the kids, and traveling with her new career. Someday, she hopes to raise a family of her own.

Ladies... I know first-hand what it’s like to serve your chapter by accepting a position on the Board. I understand the additional work and the time involved, so on behalf of myself and our entire chapter I want to say “thank you” and let you know how much we appreciate your commitment. I now declare these officers and directors duly installed in the positions to which they were elected for the ensuing year.