Born and raised in Falls Church, Virginia, Turner Kobayashi graduated from Falls Church High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Education from the College of William & Mary. He has been a Clarke County resident since 1998.

Turner spent 33 years in the information technology industry with Texas Instruments and Telos Corporation, including 25 years at Telos, where he served as Vice President of Cybersecurity and Enterprise Solutions, working with the U.S. Intelligence Community.

In 2015, Turner transitioned to Audley Farm and Profundus Holdings, Inc. As General Manager of historic Audley Farm, he oversees operations of the thoroughbred, Angus cattle, and beef business units. As President of Profundus Holdings, Inc., he manages agribusiness, timber, and renewable energy holdings throughout North America, including Audley Farm.

Turner is actively involved in numerous community and professional organizations. He currently serves as President of the Clarke County Education Foundation, President of the Virginia Thoroughbred Association, and President of the Clarke County Farmers Market. He is also a board member of the Clarke County Conservation Fund, affiliated with the Piedmont Environmental Council, a trustee of the Clermont Foundation, and a member of a Smithsonian Institution steering committee.

Principal in the firm Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. and runs their Northern Virginia office in Leesburg. Jon is a licensed civil engineer and surveyor in Virginia and numerous surrounding states where the firm practices. Jon graduated from Clarke County High School and then received a BS in Civil Engineering and an AS in Surveying from West Virginia Institute of Technology. Jon is a 5^th generation lifelong resident of Clarke County and has two children currently in the Clarke School system with a third recently graduating. When Jon is not working he enjoys building furniture with locally sourced lumber and playing golf.

Ian has been a Certified Financial Planner™ since 2006, where he has spent many years helping people achieve their financial goals, one of them being planning for post-secondary education. He has always had a passion for helping others, primarily through volunteer work and donating to good causes. Ian felt the calling to get involved when he moved to Clarke County by getting involved with the Boyce School PTO and FISH. He discovered the Clarke County Education Foundation a few years back when he received a flyer about raising money to provide students with basic school supplies. Being a lifelong learner and having a desire to give back to the community, the organization’s mission is something that he resonated with immediately.  Ian is married to his wife, Sarah (also a Board member), and has two children, Oliver and Penelope, who attend Boyce Elementary School.

A native of the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kathy graduated in 1985 from Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Education with a certification in Library Science K-12.  She served as the librarian of Boyce Elementary School for thirty years, until her retirement in 2015.  Since retiring, she has continued to substitute for CCPS.  Kathy is a founding member of the Beta Xi chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, and currently serves as the Mountain View District President.  She is secretary and board member for the Barns of Rose Hill, and on the board of the Clarke County Historical Association, where she serves as the chair for the Art at the Mill art show.  Personally, she is married to John (CCHS 1976) and has a son, Johnathan (CCHS 2007) daughter-in-law, Falon, two grandchildren, Harper and Bo, and a second son, Patrick (CCHS 2011).  She enjoys reading voraciously, traveling, and has always been supportive of the CCEF, which she considers an honor to serve on its board.

Raised in Berryville and a 2014 graduate of Clarke County High School, Joshua Dulaney is a lifelong fan of the Clarke County school system. Josh was an all-state linebacker and an active member of the community during his time at Clarke County. Josh went on to continue his athletic career at William & Mary, where he pursued a Master’s in Special Education and met his now wife, Madeline. After serving a few years in education, Josh is currently a Project Manager at Peraton where he oversees the Data Governance and Analytics team for the U.S. Department of Treasury. Josh is genuinely enthusiastic about the chance to contribute to the Clarke community that has always embraced him as family.

Stacey is a native of Clarke County and a 1997 graduate of Clarke County High School.  With Master’s degrees in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology and a graduate certificate in Student Affairs Administration, Stacey has spent 20 years working in K12 and Higher Education settings.  Having started working in the K12 system as a Certified Athletic Trainer, Stacey took a 3 year stint as a stay-at-home mom while teaching as an adjunct at Laurel Ridge Community College.  She then transitioned to the Program Lead for Health, Physical Education and Recreation where she served for 12 years.  Currently, Stacey works at George Mason University as the Faculty and Staff Engagement Program Manager within the Human Resources department.  Stacey resides in Clarke County with her husband, Terry, and two boys, Jackson and Brody. As a family, they enjoy spending time on the family farm, Oak Hart Farm, hiking, camping, and participating in and supporting Clarke County Athletics. 

Ryan currently lives in Berryville with her husband Billy, also CCHS ‘98, and son Lawrence, an avid golfer, who is projected to be a member of the CCHS Class of 2033! Ryan has always been grateful for her excellent educational experience in Clarke County and is excited to give back to this wonderful community and school system.

A graduate of Clarke County High School in 2008, where he excelled as football team captain and participated in Boy’s State, Chris pursued further education at West Point. Commissioned as an infantry officer in 2012, he served with distinction in deployments to Afghanistan and Africa, specializing in special operations. After a fulfilling career in the Army, Chris now resides on his family farm in Clarke and contributes to the National Nuclear Security Administration as a program analyst. With his wife Steph and their two children, Meredith and Carter, Chris eagerly anticipates becoming an integral part of the community, lending a helping hand and fostering positive change.

Originally from a small town in Georgia, Steph became part of the Liggett family in 2013. Frequent visits to Clarke County endeared her to the community, culminating in her recent relocation to Berryville with her husband Chris and their children, who are enrolled in the county’s public schools. With an extensive background in elementary education, Steph is passionate about making learning enjoyable. Currently employed as an instructional design specialist at Thayer Leadership, she designs curriculum for leadership programs within the business sector. Steph is thrilled to call Clarke County home and eagerly embraces the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of its educational institutions.

Originally from Casper, Wyoming, Tamara Myer has called Clarke County home since 2003. She and her husband, Joseph, have four children, all of whom have attended or will attend Clarke County Public Schools. A graduate of the University of Wyoming with a degree in Elementary Education, Tamara has an extensive background in teaching, including experience at John Wayland Elementary School and Powhatan School. Her commitment to community service includes serving as an elected official for the Town of Boyce, a member of the Handley Library Board, and currently as President of the Clarke County Greenway Garden Club. With a passion for literacy, education, and community involvement, Tamara is excited to support the students and educators of Clarke County through her service on the CCEF Board.

Cathy Ruszcyk was born and raised in Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia.  She graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 1986.  Cathy and her husband moved to Berryville 19 years ago.  Since moving to Clarke County, Cathy has dedicated her time to volunteering in the community, first with F.I.S.H,  then in the Clarke County public school system and now with CCEF.  They have a son at Clarke County High School.  Cathy’s father dedicated his life to teaching and instilled in her the importance of education.  Volunteering with the CCEF is her way of helping  the Clarke County students be successful.

Born in western Loudoun County, Wes Schoeb moved to Clarke County during seventh grade and graduated from Clarke County High School in 2007. He went on to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he cofounded an entertainment company during his junior year. The company has operated in more than 25 states and seven countries and continues to perform today. After taking two years away from his studies to grow the business, Wes returned to Virginia Tech and earned a degree in Computer Science. Following graduation, he worked as Head Brewer at his family's brewery, Dirt Farm Brewing, in Bluemont, Virginia. Today, Wes is a full-time real estate agent with Samson Properties, serving clients throughout the region. As a Clarke County graduate and community member, he brings an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong connection to the area to his service on the CCEF Board.