JORDAN WELBORN | President

Jordan is the Director of the Department of Citizen Engagement and Quality of Life for Campbell County, Va. She takes joy in her workday which includes community outreach, support, and promotion of Campbell County Libraries, Parks and Recreation, and Adult Literacy. She’s a regular hike leader for the Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club and leader of their PR Committee, a graduate of Leadership Lynchburg, and a Master Gardener. She is proud to be in member of the 2022 inaugural class of the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute. Jordan loves canoeing, globetrotting, digging in the garden, and the ARTS! She lives in Lynchburg.

DAVID NEUMEYER | Secretary

David's passions include all of the arts. He was the founding president of Opera on the James in 2005, of James River Arts (begun as the James River Council for the Arts & Humanities) in 2008, and of the Central Virginia Academy for Nonprofit Excellence in 2013. In his professional life, he has been executive director of Virginia Legal Aid Society since 1990.

NATALIE SHORT | Treasurer

Natalie Short got her real estate license in 2006 with Keller Williams and then quickly moved to land development and worked for Matthews Brothers Home Builders. She then took time off to raise her 2 children until they were in elementary school, intending to return to real estate in 2020. After the uncertainty of the pandemic and the kids back in school, natalie decided it was time to go back to work.

Natalie recently joined John Stewart Walker, Inc as a Realtor because of their reputation for professionalism and high standard of customer service.

She is also very involved in the community as a Board member and volunteer for various local nonprofits. She cares very deeply about the city of Lynchburg and it’s many unique neighborhoods.

STEPHEN KISSEL

Stephen Kissel is an illustrator and cartoonist currently living in Lynchburg, VA. He makes illustrations, comics, and character design for a variety of clients and has been published previously by Pink Clover Press, Aww Magazine, Milk & Honey and Grilled Cheese Magazine.

He came to Lynchburg to complete his BFA in Graphic Design at Lynchburg College and has spent the last 10+ years living and working in the community. Previously, he worked as a designer in product development for brands such as WoodWick® candles and in education with Riverviews Artspace. He currently works as the Academy in Motion Manager for the Academy Center of the Arts and also organizes The Art Brew LYH, a local artist meetup.

When not making things, he might be found searching for the perfect bagel, buying too many books, or spending time with his wife and pets.

www.stephenkissel.com | @stephenkissel

MEG WESTON

Meg Weston is a self-taught printmaker in Lynchburg, VA, who received her BFA in Studio Art at Randolph College in 2015. She formerly worked as assistant curator and program manager for Riverviews Artspace for several years. Upon leaving Riverviews, she continued to be involved with the local arts community, such as volunteering with the Academy In Motion Art Bus and serving as board member of James River Arts, while developing her artistic practice. 

Over the years, her work has been shown around the City of Lynchburg, Bedford and Campbell Counties. Most recently, her work hung in the Haberer Board Room in Rustburg, VA; the Georgia Morgan Civic Art Show at the Lynchburg Art Club; and the Warehouse Gallery at  the Academy Center of the Arts. Her piece, Peace Out, remains on display at the Downtown Lynchburg Association's Art Alley along the Bluff Walk. She is also one of the former hosts of the Coffee With Curators podcast from 2020-2021. 

 When not thinking about making art, Meg can be found reading, playing video games and D&D, or talking to her two cats.

IG: @megeprints

ERIK CUSTER

I am a visual artist working in Central Virginia. While primarily a painter, I enjoy working in other mediums and can be found experimenting with techniques. I first developed my love for art by watching Star Wars. As a young child, I could never articulate my fascination with the visuals presented in the series of movies, but I understood that someone had created everything from their imagination. As I’ve grown older, my love for concept art has continued to grow. And while I do not create concept art, the roots of my artistic imagination are there.

Bob Ross sparked my interest in painting. I watched him for many years before getting my first set of paints. However, my love for science fiction and my emerging interest in surrealism by Salvador Dali pushed me away from the traditional landscape painting of Ross.

http://technographic.art/