President - Pastor Allen Perdue
Pastor Allen loves our community. For over 25 years, he has cared for and invested in leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners across N Va. and the DMV. As a local non-profit entrepreneur and leader, Allen has led organizations to new levels of growth and excitement for their mission, purchasing property, building facilities, establishing award-winning teams, and raising millions of dollars; BUT he believes people are our greatest resource and measures his greatest professional achievements in changed lives and healthy organizations, not in buildings, bucks, or balance sheets.
Vice President - Lesley Salman
Lesley Salman has been the Principal Broker and Owner of Salman Home Realty for nearly 20 years. She lives in Haymarket where she raised her 3 children – Michael, Chloe and Ryan. She founded Platinum Business Solutions – a networking group that’s been meeting in Haymarket for 4 years. She is a member of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, serves on the board of Gainesville Haymarket Baseball League and is a very involved member of Alive Church. She also volunteers at Ronald Reagan Middle School whenever she can.
Treasurer - Doug Burum
Throughout my career as a sales professional, I have always been passionate about building relationships and adopting new concepts to better myself, my company and my client’s experience. My philosophy is that every client is unique and every plan needs to be customized. There is no ‘one size fits all,’ solution in the insurance industry. This is why I consider myself an advisor. I want to build a relationship with my clients so that I can walk along beside them as their needs change.
Marketing - Sarah Baillargeon
In 2011, Sarah graduated from West Virginia University and headed for Raleigh, NC to pursue a fashion career. Fast forward 10+ years and she’s back in her hometown, ready to provide a specialized skill set to the home loan experience – both for clients and other industry professionals. Under Shannon Leydig, Sarah has spent time learning the ins and outs of the mortgage business; from processing loans to handling all aspects of marketing, Sarah has excelled in growing an online presence and brand for The Leydig Team of Vellum Mortgage.
As The Leydig Team’s partnership specialist, Sarah does more than just network. With over 10 years of direct sales, marketing, and customer service experience, Sarah uses her skills and expertise to build partnerships with others in the industry and ultimately grow business for The Leydig Team. The Leydig Team partners with top local real estate agents, financial planners, builders, and other real estate and financial service professionals to provide you with the best mortgage experience customized for your personal financial story.
About Vellum: Vellum Mortgage is a home mortgage lender created to elevate the mortgage experience for clients, employees as well as business partners. Our mission is to provide a transparent loan process, backed by quality and integrity. These are the principles of the name we’re founded on. We’re redefining the mortgage experience and making it easier and more enjoyable as a result.
Events & Venues - Valerie Meale
For the past few years, Valerie has been working on her personal brand within the Prince William region. Through her work with such organizations as Leadership Prince William, 1 Million Cups Prince William, and the Prince William Chapter of The Society for Human Resource Management, to name a few, she has developed a following as a community-oriented influencer and servant leader who “gets things done”. In her newest role as Community Engagement Specialist for Comfort Keepers Manassas her personal mission is to elevate the process of finding care for your loved ones, just as Comfort Keepers’ mission is to elevate the human spirit, by being a resource that creates joy and peace for family caregivers.
Elections
The HGBA Board of Directors is elected annually each year. Nominations are received from members of the HGBA in April.
All board members must be active business owners or professionals serving the Haymarket or Gainesville communities.
Ours is a working board and each member plays a key role in the success of the HGBA.
Board members usually serve for two years, but can stay on the board for more and up to 3 terms.
The HGBA membership will cast votes for each of the positions at HGBA Monthly Meeting in May.
New board members start their term in June.