State Board
Members, 2013-2014
Idalia Fernandez
Virginia
Robin Sullenberger
Virginia
Darren Conner
Virginia
Benita Thompson Byas
Virginia
James Cuthbertson, chair
Virginia
William C. Hall, Jr.
Virginia
Eleanor Saslaw, vice chair
Virginia
Thomas Brewster
Virginia
Carolyn Berkowitz
Virginia
Douglas M. Garcia
Virginia
Senator Walter Stosch
Virginia
Nathaniel Bishop
Virginia
David E. Broder
Virginia
Susan Tinsley Gooden
Virginia
Joseph Smiddy, M.D.
Tennessee
- Nov. 16-17, 2016
- Jan. 18-19, 2017
- March 15-16, 2017
- May 17-18, 2017
Darren Conner
Virginia
A professional engineer by trade, Conner currently serves as President of Dewberry Engineers, Inc.’s southeast region. He directs a multi-disciplined staff of 175 professionals in Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia.
Throughout his career, Conner has directed numerous operations that have contributed to the economic vitality of southside Virginia. In 2000, he received the Harold Williams Award – Dewberry’s highest honor.
In addition to leading his company’s private-sector business development initiative, Conner serves as an ambassador of both the firm and Virginia to businesses that are locating or expanding their operations in the Commonwealth.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech and his associate’s degree in pre-engineering from Danville Community College.