VGEA Staff

At the Virginia Governmental Employees Association (VGEA), our dedicated team of seasoned professionals is committed to advocating for the rights and interests of state employees and retirees.

With decades of experience, strategic insight, and unwavering dedication, we work tirelessly to ensure your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed at every level of government. Trust in our expertise and passion to champion your needs and promote a fair and supportive work environment for all.

Executive Director – J. Marshall Terry

Marshall Terry, a native of Pittsylvania County’s Ringgold community, brings over 50 years of dedicated service and expertise to the Virginia Governmental Employees Association (VGEA). With a distinguished career spanning 40 years at the Tax Department, Marshall has been a committed VGEA member, actively contributing to the association for over five decades. His extensive experience includes serving on various committees as both Chair and member, as well as holding the positions of VGEA Vice President and President. Marshall has also served as President of the Working Assembly of Governmental Employees (WAGE), an organization the VGEA is affiliated with, and currently serves on its executive board as Member-at-Large. His unwavering dedication to the Commonwealth and the association makes him a formidable advocate for both active employees and retirees, truly embodying the VGEA slogan, “The Voice of State Employees.”

Phone:  804-355-2118
Toll-Free: 877-302-7146

Lobbyist – Dylan Bishop

Dylan Bishop serves as VGEA’s dedicated lobbyist, bringing nearly a decade of experience navigating Virginia’s legislative and regulatory arenas to his work advocating for state employees and retirees. As Senior Vice President of Government Relations at Willcox Savage Consulting, Dylan provides strategic counsel to businesses and associations while leading efforts to influence legislative, regulatory, and administrative processes. A recipient of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Pinnacle Award, Dylan is widely recognized for his expertise in licensing, compliance, and government relations, as well as his ability to deliver results for diverse interests, including state employees. With a deep commitment to VGEA’s mission, Dylan ensures that the voices of Virginia’s public servants are heard and prioritized.

Membership Development & Lobbyist – Rick Fowler

Rick, a native of Danville, VA, retired in 2018 from the Division of Child Support Enforcement in the Danville District Court after an accomplished career. With over three decades of association membership, Rick brought substantial experience and leadership to the VGEA Board of Directors, where he served for five years. As the president of the Southside Chapter, his strategic vision and dedication significantly advanced the association’s mission. Rick is a well-known figure in the Capitol building and on its grounds, ensuring that legislators are fully aware of VGEA’s priorities and initiatives. He actively promotes the association at On The Square events and is committed to recruiting new members and strengthening VGEA’s influence and reach. A graduate of the Technical Institute of Alamance in Burlington, North Carolina, and Dan River High School in Ringgold, Virginia, Rick balances his professional endeavors with quality time spent with his wife and two daughters. His unwavering dedication, strategic advocacy, and leadership make him an invaluable asset to VGEA and its members.

Members Services – B. Ann Winslow

Ann Winslow, originally a farm girl from Smithfield, Virginia, brings a wealth of financial management skills to the VGEA. In her role as Member Services Specialist, Ann processes membership dues payments and maintains thousands of membership database files. She answers many emails and call-in member questions. She also supports the Executive Director with administrative duties. Before joining the VGEA staff, Ann worked in several progressive positions during 26 years of service at Truist Bank in Richmond and studied Criminal Justice at Brightpoint Community College. She also currently serves as a Money Management Volunteer with Senior Connections and enjoys spending time on the James River with her family.

VGEA Board of Directors

At the VGEA, our Board of Directors is the backbone of our mission, tirelessly advocating for the rights and interests of state employees and retirees. Comprised of dedicated Commonwealth employees and retirees, our board members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, ensuring VGEA remains a powerful and effective voice across Virginia.

VGEA Board of Directors

For any inquiries or to get in touch with us directly, email us at info@vgea.org or visit our contact form at vgea.org/contact.