Staff continue to reach out and connect with Virginia’s local public entities, including cities, counties, towns, school divisions, and authorities – from the smallest to largest, through engagements, conferences, trainings, and more. Read more about their activities below!
VASS-VASBO Winter Conference
VRSA kicked off the New Year at the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) and Virginia Association of School Business Officials (VASBO) Winter Conference. The conference featured a host of presenters and panelists to discuss emerging issues and hot topics in school business.
VML Local Elected Officials Conference
Managing Director Marcus Hensel presented at the Virginia Municipal League Local Elected Conference earlier this month, discussing cybersecurity risks for local governments and providing an overview of recent incidents.
Hanover County
Senior Safety Consultant Fonda Craig and Safety Consultant Christine Gillison provided OSHA-30 Hour General Industry training to staff in Hanover County. They were joined by Hanover County Safety and Risk Manager Matt Phillips.
OSHA-30 Hour General Industry training in Hanover County
OSHA-30 Hour General Industry training in Hanover County
OSHA-30 Hour General Industry training in Hanover County
Mathews County
County Administrator Ramona Wilson featured VRSA in the county’s holiday door decorations! The message reads: “I filed the police report with the County. They said you are covered under VRSA. Animal control needs to see licenses for the reindeer.”
Central Virginia Law Enforcement Chief Executive Association
VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon spoke on law enforcement risk management at the Central Virginia Law Enforcement Chief Executive Association meeting.
Virginia School Boards Association
Senior Account Executive Nora Pierre and Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson attended the Virginia School Boards Association Annual Convention last fall, meeting with staff from various school divisions, including Prince William County and York County.
(LtR): Prince William County School Division Counsel Wade Anderson, Assistant Division Counsel Erik Carlsen-Landy, and Nora Pierre
(LtR): York County School Division Interim Superintendent James Carroll, School Board Chair Mark Shafer, Nora Pierre, and Division Finance Director Bill Bowen.
Virginia Municipal League – VML Emerging Technology Conference
VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon braved the early winter snowfall to participate in the VML Emerging Technology Conference. The panel, “Privacy vs. Public Safety: Navigating the Tension Between Personal Rights and Collective Security,” explored how technology such as AI, cameras, and real-time data platforms complicate the balance between individual freedoms and community protection.
Virginia Association of Counties
Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson joined Senior Account Executive Nora Pierre for the Virginia Association of Counties Annual Conference. As a truly member-owned and governed pool, VRSA offers the broadest protections for Virginia’s cities, counties, towns, schools, and authorities.
Virginia Government Finance Officers Association
Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson and Senior Account Executive Lisa Schenk attended the Virginia Government Finance Officers’ Association (VGFOA) 2025 Fall Conference. Below, they are seen enjoying a break in the action with VGFOA President-Elect and Assistant City Manager of the City of Poquoson, Tonya O’Connell.
Virginia Association of School Business Officials
Senior Account Executive Nora Pierre attended the Virginia Association of School Business Officials Fall Conference, meeting with members, including York County Public Schools Supervisor of Benefits & Compensation Amber DeRosier.
