Norfolk, VA: February 17, 2022 – Hampton Roads’ Retail Alliance board recently elected new officers, two new board members, and re-elected directors.

The 2023-2024 Officers are:

  • Robert Gurnee (Elcan & Associates), Chairman of the Board
  • Bob Harper (Bob Harper Portraits), Vice Chairman of the Board
  • Phil Scotti (Philip Michael Fashion for Men), Immediate Past Chair of the Board
  • Jenny Crittenden (Retail Alliance), President/CEO
  • Chava Lind (Retail Alliance), Secretary of the Board

The new Board of Directors appointed are:

  • Kisha Moore (Hummingbird Dessert Boutique)
  • Chris Shelton (Cure)

Current Board of Directors:

  • Michael J Benton (Stark & Legum Men’s Wear)
  • Carlyle Bland (Second Mouse, Inc.)
  • Denise Clarke (Care-A-Lot Pet Supply)
  • Jason Graves (Graves Funeral Home)
  • Lori Janke (Once Upon A Child Newport News)
  • Pam Katrancha (Garden Gazebo)
  • Kathy Knack (Kathy Knack Interior Designs, Inc.)
  • Chris Leigh (Oyster Cove Boatworks and Yacht Brokerage, Inc.)
  • Sarah Pishko (Prince Books)
  • Brock Potter (Potter and Company)
  • Ron Russell (RNR Tire Express)
  • Bryan Salerno (Jersey’s Cards and Comics)
  • Joe Taylor, (Taylor’s Do It Center)
  • Nancy Ware (Mary Barnett’s)
  • Ben Willis, III (Willis Furniture)
  • Jim Wofford (MacArthur Center)

Director Emeritus

  • Raymond J. Mattes