Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, February 12, 1994 TAG: 9402120114
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-3 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: RICHMOND LENGTH: Medium
Lorinda Gregory Lionberger of Salem was named to the Transportation Board to replace Robert Williams of Martinsville, who was named to the board only last year by former Gov. Douglas Wilder. Lionberger will fill Williams' unexpired term, which ends June 30, 1997.
Lionberger, 48, is an accounting and human resources coordinator for Lionberger Construction Co. She said she had not applied for the spot on the board.
A member of the Roanoke County Republican Woman's Club, Lionberger said she had talked with Allen on a couple of occasions at campaign functions. She received a call from Betsy Beamer, Allen's secretary of the commonwealth, asking if she would accept the appointment.
"I want to be certain this part of the state is well-represented," Lionberger said. "It's very important that our viewpoint is taken to Richmond."
Lionberger, a native of Schenectady, N.Y., who grew up in the Roanoke Valley, has been with Lionberger Construction for 12 years.
She is a member of the board of directors of the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Mark Warner, chairman of the state Democratic Party, was among the members of the Transportation Board ousted by the Republican governor.
Others appointed to the 16-member board were: Thomas A. Barton Jr. of Virginia Beach, who replaces Vincent J. Mastracco; H. Carter Myers III of Charlottesville, who replaces Laura Ross Miller; Zeanious L. Newcomb of Fredericksburg, who replaces Lawrence A. Davies; James Edward Rich of Middleburg, who replaces Warner; Roy Parrish Byrd of Chatham, who replaces G. Morris Wells Jr.; William Seabirt Roudabush of Charlottesville, who replaces Constance R. Kincheloe; and Ulysses X. White of Manassas, who replaces Alan I. Kay.
White and Lionberger will serve terms that expire by June 30, 1997. All the other appointees are filling terms through this June 30.
The Transportation Board considers the location of highway routes, reviews construction contracts and ensures that the state is in compliance with federal regulations.
The shake-up on the five-member Racing Commission comes only a few weeks before its members plan to visit proposed track sites.
Six applicants are vying to build Virginia's first parimutuel betting track. The commission's next scheduled meeting is March 1.
Donald Price, the commission's executive secretary, said new appointments won't slow the process.
"I think they'll learn fast," Price said. "We'll be able to help them and give them some orientation."
Among the commission members replaced was Hampton Roads developer Daniel Hoffler, a longtime friend and financial supporter of Wilder.
Robert Beck of Newport News will fill Hoffler's term, which ends Dec. 31, 1995. Beck is the president and chief executive officer of Beck Companies, a hotel management company.
Ernest M. Oare of Warrenton will fill James Sheffield's term, which ends Dec. 31, 1996. Oare is president and chief executive officer of the Oare Agency, a management services group that specializes in equestrian businesses.
Robin Traywick Williams of Crozier will fill Stuart C. Siegel's term, which ends Dec. 31, 1998. Williams ran unsuccessfully last year against Del. Earl Dickinson, D-Louisa County.
by CNB