The Virginia Department of Fire Programs is comprised of regional offices operated by dedicated staff along with the VA Fire Services Board, working together for the good of VA’s fire and emergency services community. The following is the VDFP staff directory listed by office.
Office of the Executive Director
Office of the Executive Director
1005 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059-4500
| Name | Position | Phone |
| Brad Creasy Brad.Creasy@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Executive Director | 804-249-1960 |
| Nick Nanna Nicholas.Nanna@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy Director | 804-249-1961 |
| Ken Brown kenneth.brown@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Coordinator of Community Risk Reduction | 804-249-1982 |
| William Roberts william.roberts@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Community Risk Reduction Specialist | |
| Maketter Kelley maketter.kelley@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Executive Administrative Assistant | 804-249-1962 |
| Will Merritt william.merritt@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Public Information Officer | 804-249-1986 |
| Manuel Winfrey manuel.winfrey@vdfp.virginia.gov |
PR & Marketing Specialist | 804-546-4855 |
| Bashar Amir bashar.amir@vdfp.virginia.gov |
PR & Marketing Specialist | 804-249-9887 |
| VFSB, Policy and Planning | ||
| Spencer Willett spencer.willett@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Government Affairs Manager | 804-249-1966 |
| Tracey Frame tracey.frame@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Administrative Specialist/Receptionist | 804-371-0220 |
Administration
Virginia Department of Fire Programs
1005 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059-4500
| Division | Name | Position | Phone |
| Matt Dewhirst matthew.dewhirst@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Chief Safety Officer | 804-249-4173 | |
| Information Technology | Antonio Crew antonio.crew@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Information Technology Manager | 804-249-4176 |
| Warren Shearin warren.shearin@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Applications Administrator | 804-249-1998 | |
| William “Billy” Brothers billy.brothers@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Information Technology Specialist | 804-249-1959 | |
| Fiscal Services | Lisa Jackson lisa.jackson@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Fiscal Director | 804-249-4178 |
| Glenn Rivington glenn.rivington@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Fiscal Technician | 804-205-3073 | |
| Meredith Robinson meredith.robinson@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Accounting Manager | 804-249-1988 | |
| Alicia Styles alicia.styles@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Accountant Supervisor | 804-249-1978 | |
| Dominique Gash dominique.gash@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Lead Accountant | 804-249-1977 | |
| Ashley Simien ashley.simien@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Accountant | 804-625-3127 | |
| Heather Smolka heather.smolka@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Human Resources Manager | 804-249-1992 | |
| Alexandria Bruss alexandria.bruss@vdfp.virginia.gov |
HR Coordinator | 804-249-1974 | |
| Samantha Dixon samantha.dixon@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Human Resources Specialist | 804-249-1983 | |
| Procurement | Tammy Harrison tammy.harrison@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Purchasing Manager | 804-249-1997 |
| Iris Dean iris.dean@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Procurement Analyst | 804-249-1994 | |
| Vacant | Purchasing Specialist | ||
| Grants and Local Aid | Theresa Hunter theresa.hunter@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Grants & Budget Manager | 804-249-1958 |
| Deshaun Steele deshaun.steele@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Grants Analyst | 804-249-1954 | |
| Barbara Nunley barbara.nunley@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Administrative Assistant | 804-249-1976 | |
| Paul Kohler paul.kohler@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Bookstore Coordinator | 804-249-1967 |
Training and Development
Virginia Department of Fire Programs
1005 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059-4500
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| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Jamey Brads jamey.brads@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Chief of Training and Operations | 804-839-1042 | |
| Michael Parris michael.parris@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy Chief of Training and Operations | 276-646-0266 | |
| Charlotte Green charlotte.green@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Executive Administrative Assistant | 804-249-1987 | |
| Amanda Kennedy amanda.kennedy@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Curriculum Program Development Manager | 804-249-1995 | |
| Jeffrey Liebold jeffrey.liebold@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Instructional Support Specialist | 540-717-0096 | |
| Accreditation and Certification | David Jolly david.jolly@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Accreditation and Certification Chief | 804-249-1970 |
| Tenia Berryman tenia.berryman@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Accreditation and Certification Technician | 804-249-1969 | |
| Steven Catlett steven.catlett@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Testing and Accreditation Specialist | 804-625-3125 | |
| Vacant | Emergency Coordinator | ||
| Technical Rescue | Chad Riddleberger chadwick.riddleberger@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Chief of Special Operations | 804-249-1984 |
| Priscilla Pardue Priscilla.pardue@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Administrative Specialist | 804-249-1955 | |
| Mike Wilkins michael.wilkins@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Program Support Technician | 804-486-2185 | |
| John Calhoun john.calhoun@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Logistics Chief | 804-249-1985 | |
| Glenn Akers glenn.akers@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Logistics Technician | ||
| Teresa Whittaker teresa.whittaker@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Logistics Administrative Assistant | 804-249-4175 | |
| Division 1 Office – Richmond 1005 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059-4500 Tel: 804-371-0220 |
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| John Fugman john.fugman@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Division Chief | 804-249-1994 | |
| Jurine Young jurine.young@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Division 1 Admin | 804-249-1996 | |
| Division 2 Office – Culpeper 471 James Madison Hwy, Suite 101 Culpeper, VA 22701 Tel: 540-317-7672 |
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| David Stewart david.stewart@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Division Chief | 540-317-7674 | |
| April Grigsby april.grigsby@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Administrative Specialist | 540-317-7672 | |
| Division 3 Office – Farmville 124 N. South Street Farmville, VA 23901 Tel: 434-392-3277 |
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| Tom Berry tom.berry@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Division Chief |
434-392-3277
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| Fonseca Brown fonseca.brown@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Administrative Specialist | 434-392-3277 | |
| Division 4 Office – Marion 225 State Street Marion, VA 24354 Tel: 276-646-0266 |
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| Vacant | Division Chief | ||
| Deborah Kiser deborah.kiser@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Administrative Assistant | 276-646-0266 | |
| Division 5 Office – Hampton 1919 Commerce Dr. Suite 400 Hampton, VA 23666 Tel: 757-848-5828 |
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| Doreen McAndrews doreen.mcandrews@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Division Chief |
757-848-5828
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| Bette Burkus Bette.Burkus@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Administrative Specialist | 757-848-5828 | |
| Division 6 Office – Roanoke 3003 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA 24019 Tel: 804-920-0814 |
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| Dennis Price dennis.price@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Division Chief |
804-920-0614
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| Debra Huffman debra.huffman@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Administrative Specialist | 804-920-0614 | |
| Division 7 Office – Fairfax 4975 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 Tel: 703-259-3232 |
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| Vacant | Division Chief | ||
| Vacant | Administrative Specialist | ||
Virginia Fire Marshal Academy
Virginia Fire Marshal Academy
1005 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059-4500
| Virginia Fire Marshal Academy | ||
| Name | Position | Phone |
| Jared Goff jared.goff@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Virginia Fire Marshal Academy Chief | 804-625-3124 |
| Steven Phillips steven.phillips@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Chief Deputy | 804-249-7266 |
| Paige Roberts taylor.roberts@vdfp.virginia.gov |
VFMA Senior Intelligence Analyst | 804-249-4177 |
| Norris Evans norris.evans@vdfp.virginia.gov |
VFMA Special Projects Coordinator | 804-325-8084 |
| Vacant | Administrative Specialist | |
| Bailey Martin bailey.martin@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Program Support Technician | 804-612-7268 |
| Anna Wenzler anna.wenzler@vdfp.virginia.gov |
VFMA Support Specialist | 804-249-1956 |
State Fire Marshal's Office
State Fire Marshal's Office - Headquarters
1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 371-0220
| William “Billy” Hux billy.hux@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Chief State Fire Marshal | 540-270-6617 | |
| Joshua Davis joshua.davis@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Assistant State Fire Marshal – Field Operations | 804-396-0525 | |
| Franklin “Troy” Bower troy.bower@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Assistant State Fire Marshal – Special Operations | 804-840-3523 | |
| John Cullinane john.cullinane@vdfp.virginia.gov |
RCIP/LSC Explosives Admin | 804-612-7270 | |
| Jill Germroth jill.germroth@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Executive Assistant | 804-350-4884 | |
| Vacant | Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal – Special Operations | ||
| CENTRAL REGION | |||
| Robert Parker robert.parker@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal – Central Region | 540-270-2219 | |
| Division 1 1005 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059 |
804-371-0220 | ||
| Justin Dyer justin.dyer@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal I | 276-791-3241 | |
| Darnell Weatherington darnell.weatherington@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal I | 804-612-7260 | |
| Vacant | Deputy State Fire Marshal II | ||
| Division 3 124 N. South Street Farmville, VA 23901 |
434-392-3277 | ||
| Mike Hickam michael.hickam@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal II | 804-912-0269 | |
| Greg Harp greg.harp@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal II | 540-492-2063 | |
| Brandon Rawlings brandon.rawlings@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal I | 804-840-2962 | |
| EASTERN REGION | |||
| Rusty Chase rusty.chase@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal – Eastern Region | 757-406-0512 | |
| Division 2 471 James Madison Hwy, Suite 101 Culpeper, VA 22701 |
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| Vacant | Deputy State Fire Marshal I | ||
| Tony Dennis tony.dennis@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal II | 540-598-8072 | |
| William Hogsten william.hogsten@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal I | 540-580-0175 | |
| Division 5 1919 Commerce Drive, Ste. 400 Hampton, VA 23666 |
757-848-5828 | ||
| Mark Hopkins mark.hopkins@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal II | 804-489-1770 | |
| Brigette Dugan brigette.dugan@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal I | 804-205-7274 | |
| Cecil Webb cecil.webb@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal I | 804-921-5864 | |
| Marlow Jones marlow.jones@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal II | 804-297-5658 | |
| Division 7 4975 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 |
703-259-3232 | ||
| Damon Price damon.price@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal II | 804-229-1266 | |
| Norita Alexander norita.alexander@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal II | 804-624-9175 | |
| WESTERN REGION | |||
| Michael Yingling michael.yingling@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal – Western Region | 276-791-9899 | |
| Division 4 225 State Street Marion, VA 24354 |
276-646-0266 | ||
| Clark Mitchell clark.mitchell@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal II | 276-791-9888 | |
| Josh Davidson joshua.davidson@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal II | 276-591-6320 | |
| Vacant | Deputy State Fire Marshal I | ||
| Charles Sturgill charles.sturgill@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal I | 804-489-8416 | |
| Division 6 3003 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA 24019 |
540-561-7033 | ||
| Joseph Bona joseph.bona@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Fire Marshal II | 540-524-0340 | |
| Matthew Bright matthew.bright@vdfp.virginia.gov |
Deputy State Marshal II | 276-791-9800 | |