Tag: Board Member

Ryan’s daughter Emmalyn was diagnosed with pediatric cancer in September 2023 at the age of five. A proud wearer of the Roc Solid Ready Bag, he and his family were profoundly impacted by Roc Solid and reached out to see how they could help provide the same kind of love and support to other families receiving that terrible news.

Ryan serves as Vice President of Finance at Blackwater Electric Company. Before joining Blackwater, he spent seven years as a Commercial Portfolio Manager and then as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at TowneBank. Ryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Old Dominion University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Liberty University.

He lives in Chesapeake, VA, with his wife, Amanda, and their two children, Hudson and Emmalyn (Emmy). Ryan values community involvement and is grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Roc Solid Board and Chesapeake’s YoungLife Committee. He also finds fulfillment as an active member of River Oak Church, where he enjoys participating in various groups and serving on Sundays.

Kandi Deitemeyer has spent her 30+ year career in higher education. She currently serves as
president of Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina. Throughout
her professional career she has led with purpose to impact and transform lives.

Kandi is a leader best described as engaging, collaborative, and energetic. She has an
unmatched passion for the student experience and has strategically focused Central Piedmont
on ensuring student success is at the heart of all that it undertakes.

Kandi brings her high-impact energy and engagement to many local, statewide, and national
efforts. Yet, it is her commitment to her faith and family that is most important to her.

Kandi enjoys spending time with her family, prefers the call of the mountains, and would hike
every day if she could. She would describe the best day as having just a few simple things:
quiet time, a cup (or 2) of great coffee, a few moments with hubby, and seeing joy in her
daughter’s eyes.

Kandi and her husband, Gary, and their daughter Zoe were personally impacted by the mission
of Roc Solid in 2011. Since that time, they have been avid supporters and champions of building
hope. It is safe to say, Kandi is a proud mama bear!

Todd Joyce is a Senior Vice President with Rodgers Builders, Inc. He is responsible for their
Raleigh Regional Office operations. He has been with Rodgers Builders, Inc. since 2013 and in
the Healthcare and Commercial Construction Business for over 30 years.

Todd was born and raised in Patrick County, VA and is a 1993 graduate of Virginia Tech with a
Bachelor of Architecture. Todd currently resides in Mooresville, NC with his wife Lisa and their
three boys: Owen, Ryan and Reed.

Todd was introduced to Roc Solid by Richard Childress prior to a playground build with a
NASCAR group in 2019. Since that build and the introduction to the mission of Roc Solid, he has
developed a passion for bringing people and companies together to support the organization
and witness how a playground build or packing a Ready Bag changes families’ and
individuals’ lives. He loves building playgrounds for families.

In his free time, he enjoys being at his sons’ sporting events, being on the lake with family and
friends, watching or attending a NASCAR race, or just hanging out in the backyard doing some
grilling and cornhole.

Dustin currently serves as the Vice President of Sales – On Highway for Cummins Inc. based out of Columbus IN. He has spent 25 years in operations and sales in the industrial distribution industry working with and for several brands such as Cummins, Caterpillar, Pierce, and Osh Kosh. Dustin fully supports and believes in the mission of Roc Solid and the power of giving hope. While being thankful to serve on the board, he is most energized by the passion and effectiveness of the volunteers and staff. Play, and family support defeats cancer and providing opportunities for families on their journey is something he is grateful for. A native and current resident of Charlotte NC, he attempts to keep up with his family, especially his grandkids and those on the way. Dustin enjoys all things outdoors and especially enjoys a Roc Solid playset build.

Ted’s grandson was diagnosed with pediatric cancer (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) in December of 2018 at the age of three. As a “grand” papa bear, Ted saw firsthand the Roc Solid Ready Bag delivery and its profound impact on his family. Since his grandson successfully completed his cancer treatment in June of 2022, this proud grandfather is ready to pay it forward through Roc Solid Foundation. Also, a cancer survivor himself, Ted wants to help achieve the shared goal of providing a Ready Bag to every child diagnosed with cancer in the country.

As of 2013, Ted took over ownership and operations and is the current President and CEO of Health Research of Hampton Roads, a clinical research facility in Newport News. He and his wife Rita reside in Hampton.

Ted loves being on the water and spending time with his family, including the two apples of his eye, grandson Cameron and granddaughter Madelyn.

David F. Woolwine, Jr. is currently the President of the Paraclete Group a leadership coaching and organization development consulting company. Prior to this role, Dave was the Chief Learning Officer at Sentara Healthcare in Norfolk, Virginia, a Human Resources Director for Inova Health System in Northern Virginia, a Senior Consultant with the Ken Blanchard Companies and the Founder and President at CD & Associates of Virginia.

David received his Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Military Institute and his Masters of Education in Human Resource Development from George Washington University. David and his bride Cindy have three children and nine grandchildren.

His oldest grandson, Jackson, was the recipient of Roc Solid’s fourth playset build in 2010, and David can uniquely empathize with the families that are going through their cancer journeys. His favorite part is giving back to an organization that means so much his family.

As a kid, David loved to play football and baseball with his brothers and watch his sister ride horses.

Chessie Williams is an HR professional with HR Signature Links and Proceed HR Consulting. She has more than 13 years of industry experience and resides in Chesapeake with her family. Chessie was drawn to Roc Solid’s mission following her sister’s battle with Leukemia; she is now a 30+ year survivor. She understands the impact cancer has on families and enjoys playing a role in giving back.

As a child, Chessie enjoyed playing tennis, being outdoors and spending time with family.

Allan Sivils is owner and CEO of Sivils IT Consulting with nearly 20 years of experience in Business Information Systems. He has been a Roc Solid Board member since 2015 and also serves as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee for Roc Solid, a Board Member for American Red Cross and an active member of Boy Scouts of America.

Allan resides in Chesapeake with his wife Allisa, two kids Kate and Trent, three dogs and a fish! Roc Solid has become a major part of their lives, and they are always inspired by the look on the children’s faces when they see their new playsets for the first time.

Allan’s favorite sport as a kid was running. Allan ran his way to a college scholarship at Elon and continues to run today.

Mark has worked in the heavy construction business for 27 years and is the founder and president of ITM Construction, Inc., ITM LLC, and Pinner Street Investments. His construction company, along with supporting companies, provides subcontracting and construction of environmental facilities, earthwork, underground utilities, concrete and other construction trades.

Mark is a lifelong resident of Suffolk, Virginia. He and his wife Julie have two children, Tyler and Mallory. He and his family have supported the Roc Solid mission in many ways since it was founded in 2009.