UVa-Wise Board welcomes three new members

Roger Viers of Wise, David Compton of Gate City and Frances Matthews Rose Wall of Abingdon have joined The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Board. Viers is a 1964 graduate of the College, and Wall is a 1973 graduate of the College. Compton is currently a student at UVa-Wise and plans to attend medical school upon his graduation in 2008.

Three new members have joined The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Board.
 
In July, the University of Virginia Board of Visitors appointed Roger C. Viers of Wise to serve a new four-year term as a member of the UVa-Wise Board.
 
A native of Buchanan County, Viers is owner and director of Landmark Financial Services, LLC, in Wise. After graduating from the College in 1964, Viers earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Richmond. His service to the College has been extensive, having served on the UVa-Wise Foundation Board, served on the steering committee of the College’s first campaign and co-chaired the 50th Anniversary Coordinating Council. UVa-Wise honored Viers in 2003 as Volunteer of the Year.
 
In addition to Viers, the College Board appointed two new members to one-year terms. As president of the Alumni Association, Frances Matthews Rose Wall of Abingdon will serve a one-year term on the UVa-Wise Board. Wall is a 1973 graduate of the College.
 
David Compton of Gate City currently is serving a one-year term as the Board’s student member. A chemistry and pre-medicine major, Compton hopes to attend medical school at the University of Virginia or the University of Tennessee upon his graduation from UVa-Wise in 2008.

Posted November 16, 2007