Phone: 540-831-6714
Email: jcox7@radford.edu

John joined the Foundation in October of 2010 as the Executive Director. John is a graduate of LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York and he is a Certified Public Accountant in New York State. Prior to joining the Foundation, John served as the Chief Financial Officer for several non-profit organizations in New York and Massachusetts.

John has more than twenty years of experience in managing the fiscal affairs of non-profit organizations, and he has extensive experience working with donors, especially during his tenure as a VP/CFO at a United Way in upstate New York. John and his wife (Ann Marie) have been visiting the New River Valley for more than fifteen years and are now pleased to call it home.

Phone: 540-831-6573
Email: kterry1@radford.edu

Katrina joined the Foundation in January 2011 after 14 years working in the private sector. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting from the University of Richmond and has made Southwest Virginia home for the past five years. Katrina is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Virginia.

During her professional career, Katrina has worked for a Fortune 500 company in the retail industry and a major manufacturing corporation, though she has always desired to experience the non-profit world. Katrina’s family (including her husband, Christopher, and two children) are active in their community and have enjoyed much that it has to offer.

Phone: 540-831-5525
Email: clfortner@radford.edu

Crystal was born and raised in Galax, Virginia. She moved to Indian Valley in 1997. Crystal has been working for the Foundation since November 2004. She completed her AAS in Accounting from New River Community College in 2002. Crystal thoroughly enjoys her work for a non-profit organization as reputable as the RU Foundation. Additionally, Crystal is a Commissioned Public Notary for the Commonwealth.

Phone: 540-831-1014
Email: dnelsonjenkin@radford.edu

Dawn joined the Foundation in May of 2010, as Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director.  Prior to working for the Foundation, Dawn has worked within the legal field as a Real Estate Paralegal with over 15 years of experience. 

Dawn resides in the City of Radford with her three children and enjoys the balance of both working and raising her family.