To contact any of our staff, please email them using this format: [email protected]

Chris Byham

Junior Programs Manager

Chris manages the bulk of junior programs. This includes travel teams (logistics, managing coaches, and uniforms), City League, Middle School League, summer camps, and college connections.

Chris Wakefield

Junior Programs Coordinator

Chris supports the Junior Programs Manager with the bulk of junior programs. This includes travel teams (logistics, managing coaches, and uniforms), City League, Middle School League, and strength and conditioning

Kaitlin Baker

Outreach Coordinator

Kaitlin works with organizations such as the Police Athletic League (PAL) and Special Olympics to help make volleyball accessible to everyone. She also manages the Robison Fund giving grants to junior members. Outside of Outreach, Kaitlin also assists with grant research and writing and leads Itsy Bitsy Spikers, Jumpin' Juniors, Fall School League, Adult Starter League, and Drop-In League.

Patti Nelms

Administrative Director

Patti handles the administrative aspect of our programs, including juniors billing for travel and City. She also supervises the front office staff and provides a wealth of knowledge and program support to other staff.

Sarah Herbert

Senior Office Coordinator & Marketing Designer

Sarah works in the front office answering phone calls and greeting guests. She also helps manage program registrations and scheduling private instruction for players and coaches. In marketing, Sarah designs fliers and other collateral and serves as the web master/designer for the website.

Michelle Tobin

Marketing & Development Manager

Michelle works with local businesses and companies finding sponsorship opportunities with us that fit their needs. She also creates the newsletter every month and oversees all that the marketing department does.

Emilie Tuxford-Barnette

Marketing Assistant

Emilie runs all of our social media accounts along with keeping the info boards and fliers in the gyms up to date. She also assists with tournament vendors and event management and keeps up with what RVC alumni and current players are up to.

Debbie DuBrueler

Financial Manager

Debbie handles the financials for us as our bookkeeper. She manages our payroll system for coaches and employees and makes sure everyone is paid on time.

Suellen Christeller

Cafe Manager

Suellen runs the cafe at RVC Byrdhill and works with food and beer vendors to stock the cafe. She can be found behind the counter most weekends during Junior tournaments.

Brad Matthews

Assistant Cafe Manager

Brad works with Suellen running the cafe and can be found behind the counter most week nights.

Skip Weston

Director of Facilities and Strategic Initiatives

Skip is in charge of our facilities making sure the buildings are fit and ready for all the programs they hold. He also directs the three large tournaments we host every year - Monument City Classic, Boys' East Coast Championships, and South Atlantic Championships.

Darcy Carroll

Executive Director

Darcy is the organization's leader making sure our programming aligns with our mission and looks at the future of where we are headed. She works closely with the Board of Directors on strategic initiatives, financial planning, and development.

Website Manager

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Meet the Staff