The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the board for the next three fiscal years (2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29) are Anita Royston, Faith Stamps and RJ Weaver.
“We are very excited about the wide range of experience and talent Anita, Faith and RJ bring to The Foundation’s Board of Directors,” said Daniel C. Hayes, executive director of the Community Foundation. “As we enter our 30th year, we continue to thrive thanks to our founding board’s direction and insight. The board and staff are well positioned to continue guiding The Foundation for another 30 years.”
Royston is the assistant manager for WKBY Radio in Chatham. Born in Greenwood, MS, she received a bachelor of arts degree from Sacramento Theological Seminary and Bible College in Sacramento, Calif. She previously served as president of the NAACP and was an early academic outreach program family coordinator for the University of California, Davis. While at UCD she received the Chancellors Award for her work with multilingual and multi-ethnic communities.
A Danville native, Stamps is the director of government relations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. She received a bachelor’s degree from Averett University, a master of education degree and pursued graduate studies in education and nonprofit management. She has volunteered with the Pilot Club, holding the offices of secretary, vice president, president elect, and president. She also served with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s diversity, equity and inclusion council.
Weaver, a Danville native, is the Danville market leader and senior vice president for First National Bank. He received a bachelor’s degree from Ferrum College in accounting and finance. He currently serves on the board for Danville Pittsylvania Community Services and the board for Mt. Hermon Fire Department. In the past he served on the board for the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce. Weaver is a recipient of the Chamber’s Pace Award.
The new board members join Richard Dixon, president; Elizabeth Hurt, vice president; Shelia Williamson-Branch, treasurer; Jeffrey Bond, secretary; Vince Kania, Jr., past president; Kerri Burchett, At Large; Helm Dobbins; Anne Foster; Paul Fox; Debra Hairston; Tiffany Hairston; Jennifer Hiltwine; Lisa Johnson-Knight; Danielle Montague; Kunal Patel; Cathy Pulliam; Nina Beth Thornton; Jerry Williams, Jr.; and Becky Yeatts.