Dr. Stephen W. Richerson
Dr. Richerson is the President & Executive Director of HopeTree Family Services. He has been employed with the agency since November, 2002 and has served as a Trustee since 1985, including seven years as Board President. He assumed duties as President & Executive Director in January, 2003.
Dr. Richerson was born in Tennessee, but claims Virginia as his home state. He earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and holds both the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
After college, Dr. Richerson was a Branch Manager with Old Point National Bank in Hampton, VA. Over the course of 25 years, he served as an Associate Pastor, a Minister of Music and Youth, and as Senior Pastor in Virginia and North Carolina. Dr. Richerson also taught as an Adjunct Professor at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond and in extension programs for the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Richerson also served as a volunteer Chaplain at local hospitals in Richmond and Newport News for over 20 years.
Dr. Richerson has been active in his community, including offices in Neighborhood Associations, soccer coaching, and was involved in leadership for a Summer Swim club. As a layman he has served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, Music Director and Youth Director. He has been an Associational moderator, chaired several Associational Committees, and served on the Virginia Baptist Mission Board.
Dr. Richerson is married to Rebecca (Becky) Darnell Richerson. They have three adult children: Rev. Mary Richerson Mann, Susan Harper, and James Richerson and four grandchildren. Dr. & Mrs. Richerson are members of Melrose Baptist Church in Roanoke.
Theodore “Ted” C. Borny
Mr. Borny currently serves as Vice-President of Administration and Finance for HopeTree Family Services. In this position he oversees the Financial, Business Office, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Risk Management operations of the Agency.
Prior to joining HopeTree, Mr. Borny developed expertise in financial reporting, financial analysis, systems analysis, cash management, and audit management in the manufacturing industry. In his career, he has served as Credit Manager, Accounting Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, and Controller for a variety of corporations.
After growing up in Turnersville, NJ, Mr. Borny received his BS in Accounting from Rowan University and his MBA from Radford University.
Mr. Borny resides in Blacksburg with his wife, Lori, where they have raised three sons.
Johnnie NashMr. Nash currently serves as the Vice-President for Children & Youth Services for HopeTree Family Services. He is responsible for providing leadership and supervision for all children’s programs. Mr. Nash has also held several other management positions since joining the HopeTree staff in 1983. Mr. Nash holds a Master’s Degree in Human Services Administration and serves on local FAPT teams.
Mr. Nash lives in Roanoke with his wife and two children.
Gerri R. WadeMrs. Wade is the Vice-President for Developmental Disabilities Ministry at HopeTree Family Services. She is responsible for the operation of DDM residential, in-home and respite programs, overall supervision, planning and management of the statewide program to meet licensure requirements, establishing and enhancing program partnerships, and opening new group homes throughout the Commonwealth.
Prior to joining HopeTree in 2003, Mrs. Wade spent 31 years in public education as an elementary teacher and principal. A native of Milford, VA, Mrs. Wade received a BS from Averett University and a MEd from the University of Virginia. She has also pursued additional education at The College of William & Mary and the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Ms. Wade resides in Blue Ridge with husband, Cabot, and enjoys spending time with their 6 children and 5 grandchildren.
Dave BlueyMr. Bluey is the Senior Director of Development & Communications for HopeTree Family Services. He oversees all marketing, communications, development and fundraising activities for the agency, and is responsible for advancing HopeTree’s mission through community engagement and public relations.
Prior to joining HopeTree, Mr. Bluey spent 27 years in the pharmaceutical industry, where he oversaw sales, marketing, and business relationship development within the medical community. He joined the agency in 2011 to utilize his extensive business experience in a non-profit setting.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. Bluey earned a BS in Biology and a MEd in Special Education and Child Development from the University of Pittsburgh. He has also received graduate instruction in business from Dartmouth.
Mr. Bluey resides in Blacksburg with his wife, Veronica. They have three grown children.
