** = Living Legend
President
Mary Wadland
Mary Wadland became part of the Alexandria community when she began working at the Alexandria Gazette Packet after graduating from Hollins College in 1987. She helped found the Mount Vernon Gazette in 1989, sold real estate, worked as Associate Publisher of The Alexandria Times, and in 2010, founded The Zebra, Good News in Alexandria media company. Over the years Mary has served on numerous Alexandria boards and committees around town including the Campagna Center, Center for Alexandria’s Children, King Street Cats, and been passionate and supportive about the Living Legends of Alexandria since its inception in 2007.
Vice President
Gayle Reuter**
Gayle Reuter has spent much of her life working in public service including as an Alexandria City Council Aide, as Membership & Marketing Director for the Alexandria YMCA, Scheduler for Congressman Moran, and Accreditation Manager for Alexandria Sheriff’s Office. Her passion for community service began in 1991 after volunteering for Del Ray’s 1st Block Party which later became Art on the Avenue. She has served on the board of the Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) for over 30 years, along with numerous other boards including ALIVE Executive Board.
Treasurer
Pat Miller**
(Bio coming soon)
Members
Willie Bailey**
(Bio coming soon)
Audrey Davis
(Bio coming soon)
Frank Fannon**
(Bio coming soon)
Tavares Floyd
Tavares M. Floyd, Esq. is currently a Lawyer at Floyd Legal Services, specializing in Civil Rights. Floyd is also the CEO/Founder of the BeWell Project. He serves on several boards including Charles Houston Recreation Center; Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria (CCNA); the Departmental Progressive Club of Alexandria Board of Governors; ECHO Virginia Coalition; Ambassador for the Trevor Project (DC); and the City of Alexandria’s Commission on HIV/AIDS.
Martha Lloyd
As a visionary and strategist, Martha Lloyd has lead or contributed to strategic plans, new business development, capture plans as well as robust go-to-market approaches to industry specific markets. Ms. Lloyd has three (3) decades of experience developing a strong track record closing large, multifaceted government and commercial contracts. She has worked with a varied customer base, senior level management and complex business operations.
Gregory Murphy**
Gregg Murphy has for over 30 years been a practicing attorney (labor and employment focus), who has been peer-recognized as a “super lawyer” multiple times. Murphy has extensive nonprofit board leadership roles, including board Chair of Alexandria Hospital; and board member and subsequent Chair of Senior Services of Alexandria. Murphy is active in additional volunteer positions and pro bona activities.
Jeanne Theismann
Jeanne Theismann is an award-winning journalist who serves as Special Assistant to the Publisher of the Connection Newspapers. Ms. Theismann is a member of the Alexandria Rotary Club and serves on the board of directors for the Alexandria Police Foundation, the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association, the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club and the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
Director Emeritus
Nina Tisara, Founder, Living Legends of Alexandria
Artist/Photographer Nina Tisara’s love of photography and the people of Alexandria, led her to develop a photo-documentary history of people who make extraordinary contributions to the City. The Living Legends project both chronicles and celebrates the work of these leaders to improve lives in Alexandria. Beginning her career as a part-time photojournalist, Nina has photographed Alexandria people and places since 1980. The recipient of numerous grants and awards, Nina received Volunteer Alexandria’s Lifetime Achievement award in 2011.