Board

HackRVA is overseen by a board of directors per our By Laws. The directors are elected by the existing board and serve terms of three years at a time. Officers are elected annually.

Board of Directors

Hal Dowdy (hal@hackrva[dot org])
Kent Durvin (kent@hackrva[dot org])
Megan Roberts (megan@hackrva[dot org])
Peter Maxwell Warasila (peter@hackrva[dot org])
John Harris (john@hackrva[dot org])
Dustin Firebaugh (dfirebaugh@hackrva[dot org])
Will O'Donovan (wjodon@hackrva[dot org])

Current Terms

Officers (2025)

Elected for terms beginning August 27th, 2025:

President - Hal Dowdy
Vice President - Kent Durvin
Treasurer - Megan Roberts
Secretary - Peter Maxwell Warasila
Chairman - John Harris

A Group (2024 - 2027 Term)

A group was elected to terms starting June 26th, 2024. These terms will expire on June 26th, 2027.

• Hal Dowdy
• John Harris

C Group (2023 - 2026 Term)

C group was elected to terms starting April 26th, 2023. These terms will expire on April 26th, 2026.

• Will O'Donovan

B Group (2022 - 2025 Term)

• Dustin Firebaugh
• Kent Durvin
• Megan Roberts
• Peter Maxwell Warasila

Ex-Officio Directors

Presidents and former presidents of HackRVA may vote as part of the Board of Directors but do not count for quorum.

• Max Redmond

Previous Director Terms

A Group (2024 - 2027 Term)

A group was elected to terms starting June 26th, 2024. These terms will expire on June 26th, 2027.

• Red Vann (Resigned Sept. 30, 2025)

A Group (2021 - 2024 Term)

• Hal Dowdy
• John Harris
• Red Vann