My
wife and I joined the Roanoke Jaycees in July of 2006 and we
are having a blast! We have made some great friends and
have been involved with some very rewarding projects. I was
elected to the Board of Directors in November of 2006 and am
really looking forward to an active and fun year. I
graduated from JMU in 2002 with a degree in Finance. I work
for State Senator Brandon Bell—who is a former Roanoke
Jaycee! As you can tell from my job, I love politics. I am
also the Chairman of the Roanoke City Republican
Committee—but don’t let that scare you off if you are a
Democrat! The Jaycees welcome everyone! My wife and I
love to travel. I have to say my favorite place that I have
visited would be Maine. We stayed in Bar Harbor in August
2006 and had a wonderful time. It is a very special place.
That is where this picture was taken. I’ve really
taken an interest in wine and enjoy visiting all the local
wineries in the Roanoke Valley. I will admit that I
actually enjoy watching TV. The Office, My Name is Earl and
24 are some of my favorites. And yes, I do enjoy American
Idol! I love to read and have actually started an online
used book business, which is keeping me busy! Julie and I
were married in October 2005. We live in Raleigh Court and
have a cat named “Madison”.
Chairman of the Board Melissa Oefelein
Hello
Everyone! I am Melissa Oefelein, 2007 president of
the Roanoke Jaycees.
I am a Realtor with MKB, REALTORS, serving homebuyers
and sellers in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding
counties. I joined the Roanoke Jaycees in 2004 and have
served as the 2005 Membership Vice President and 2006
President. The Roanoke Jaycees…what an organization!
I joined the organization to meet new people and to grow
my real estate career. I didn’t anticipate having the
opportunity to network with Jaycees on a State and
National Level. I have met people from many other
countries as well! Not to mention being involved in
many community service activities and volunteering to be
a tour guide in the Roanoke Haunted House.
My husband is Matt and we have 3 pets, Jackson, Mia and
Reece. My hobbies are fitness, networking, dancing, and
singing karaoke. I coach cheerleading for Roanoke Parks
and Rec., and serve on several other committees in
the Roanoke Valley. My biggest achievement is
completing a 31-mile triathlon in September 2005. My
key to success is to treat people how you would like to
be treated and always be prepared to listen to others;
you never know what you will learn.
Vice President Membership Jacki Adams
Vice President Community Development Becky Blankenship
Vice President Individual Development Mike Blankenship
Vice President Management
Development Mike Johnson
My
name is Mike Johnson and I have been involved in the Roanoke
Jaycees since the fall of 2005. I was actively involved in
community service in the Boy Scouts as a young person, later
at the College of William and Mary, and continuing into
Optometry School. The grainy photo is from a medical
mission to Mexico. Giving the gift of sight to people who
would never have access to eye care is one of the greatest
experiences of my life. The Jaycees has allowed me to
continue to give back to the community in my professional
career. It has also allowed me to make friends without
influencing too many. I practice optometry at the Valley
View office of Drs Newman, Blackstock, and Associates – “Eye
care that does care!”
Vice President Financial
Development
Julie Moore
State Director Michelle Wilkins
Director
Sean Neff
Director
Jeff Carr
Director
Lifelong Friendships • Career and Leadership Development
Social Activities • Business Networking Opportunities • Community
Service
My
wife and I joined the Roanoke Jaycees in July of 2006 and we
are having a blast! We have made some great friends and
have been involved with some very rewarding projects. I was
elected to the Board of Directors in November of 2006 and am
really looking forward to an active and fun year. I
graduated from JMU in 2002 with a degree in Finance. I work
for State Senator Brandon Bell—who is a former Roanoke
Jaycee! As you can tell from my job, I love politics. I am
also the Chairman of the Roanoke City Republican
Committee—but don’t let that scare you off if you are a
Democrat! The Jaycees welcome everyone! My wife and I
love to travel. I have to say my favorite place that I have
visited would be Maine. We stayed in Bar Harbor in August
2006 and had a wonderful time. It is a very special place.
That is where this picture was taken. I’ve really
taken an interest in wine and enjoy visiting all the local
wineries in the Roanoke Valley. I will admit that I
actually enjoy watching TV. The Office, My Name is Earl and
24 are some of my favorites. And yes, I do enjoy American
Idol! I love to read and have actually started an online
used book business, which is keeping me busy! Julie and I
were married in October 2005. We live in Raleigh Court and
have a cat named “Madison”.
