Snare has served as the Senior Director of Operations and Government Affairs since April 2020, and as Director of Communications and Government Relations since April 2018.
Prince William Chamber President and CEO Debbie Jones, stated “From the beginning of his Chamber career, Ross has proven his leadership ability. His fresh and innovated ideas have provided numerous new and exciting programs and events. His quick thinking of creating a daily COVID Alert email, a year ago, proved to be a lifeline and amazing resource to all businesses in our region. Ross is dedicated to our members and our community. He is passionate about advocating for a pro-business environment. I am excited to continue to work closely with Ross in his new role, as we move the Prince William Chamber to the next level.”
“In his time with the Prince William Chamber, Ross Snare has helped to shepherd the growth and stability of our Chamber and has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing the interests of the membership of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. In my role as the 2020 - 2021 Board Chair, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Ross, and recognize the pivotal role he has played in helping to formalize the goals and vision of the Chamber as we look to the future. It is my pleasure to congratulate Ross on his new role,” stated 2020-2021 Chamber Board of Directors Chair and President, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Kathie Johnson.
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On Saturday, April 24, 2021 – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – the Prince William County Police Department and the Manassas City Police Department will join with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and community groups to provide you with a safe and legal way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Simply bring them to the collection sites at Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center, Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center, or Sentara Lake Ridge.
This nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative seeks to prevent pill abuse and theft. Did you know? (Source: DEA) Unused or expired prescription medications are a public-safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. Pharmaceutical drugs are just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision.
The majority of those abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends, or the home medicine cabinet. Unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused, or illegally sold. They also can contaminate groundwater or soil. Unused drugs that are flushed can contaminate the water supply. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment.
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The Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosted its 35th Annual and 2nd time Virtual Valor Awards. This event recognizes the heroism and bravery of the men and women in uniform. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce recognized 187 first responders in this virtual event. This virtual production can still be viewed on the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Facebook or YouTube Pages.
The stories of the events that unfolded leading to their nominations were read by Jummy Olabanji, co-anchor of News4 Today. Award Recipients also received Commemorative Booklets and Plaques to recognize their service. All services for developing this event including the creation of booklets, plaques, and the production itself were done by Chamber Members and its membership.
American Solutions for Business developed and printed the booklets and awards while the Prince William County Department of Economic Development pieced together the video production.
Debbie Jones, President & CEO of the Prince William Chamber stated that “2020 us a year unlike any other, a year that has challenged the courage and strength within each of us. Today we recognize the men and women who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make our community a safer place to live and work.”
Kathie Johnson, President, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center stated “Sentara Healthcare salutes all of the first responders and support teams who bravely serve Prince William County, Manassas City and Manassas Park every day. Your commitment, dedication and collaboration contribute invaluably to make Prince William a community of choice where individuals, families and businesses choose to live, work and play.”
Award Recipients included:
City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department
- Silver Award for Valor
- Lieutenant Mike Nazionale
- From the City of Manassas Police Department
- Merit Award for Valor (x2)
- Master Police Officer Jonathan Agule
From the City of Manassas Park Police Department
- Merit Award for Valor
- Lieutenant Andrew Shumate
- Merit Award for Valor
- Officer Elmer Rodriguez
- Merit Award for Valor
- Officer Nathan Freeze
- Merit Award for Valor
- Sergeant Amber Stevens
- Silver Award for Valor
- Lieutenant Dustin Walker
From Prince William County Department Fire & Rescue
- Merit Award for Valor
- Technician II Nicholas Alexander
- Valorous Unit Award
Engine 524
- Lieutenant Todd Bell, Technician II Mark Balanda, Technician I Alexander Pion, Technician I Nathan Smith
Truck 524
- Lieutenant William Carson, Technician II Shawn Bliss, Technician I Ewan Baird, Technician I William Norman
Medic 524
- Lieutenant James Bourque, Technician I Brian Delalian
Engine 504
- Captain Steven Brubaker, Technician II Kelly Babineaux, Technician I Seth Whitmore
Rescue 504
- Lieutenant Abraham Uribe, Technician II Keith Kraus, Technician I Jordan Nail, Technician I Michael Foster, Technician I Joseph O’Dell
Medic 504
- Lieutenant Christopher Lautenschlager, Technician II James Klenk, Technician I Lindsay Savat
Engine 525
- Technician II Christopher Saxon
- Technician II John Campbell
- Technician I Michael Hendrickson
- Technician I Russell Lane
Safety 501
- Lieutenant Robert Keib Jr.
Valorous Unit Award
- Fire Boat 512
- Technician II Cager Mackaravitz
- Technician II Greg Klatte
- Technician I Julie McGuire
- Technician I Jordan Flasher
Engine 523
- Captain Bryan Battenfeld
- Technician II Nate Eppley
- Technician I Talia Hedley,
- Technician I Michael Woods
Medic 523
- Technician II John Mory
- Technician II Stephen King
Public Safety Communications Center
- TC I Abbey Bostic
- TC I Exavier Febus
- Karen Lackey
- Amy Stancer
- Andrea Watt
- TCIV Sherry Halpin
- TCIV Katherine McIlvoy
- Valorous Unit Award
Rescue 510
- Lt. Christopher Clark
- T-II Jeffrey Dowell
- T-II David McAlister
- T-I Carl Nunziata
Truck 520
- Lt. Aaron Crispin
- T-II Shaun Polite
- T-I Damian Lyles
- T-I John Peddle
Medic 520
- Lt. Allen Lagrave
- T-II Luis Teller
Engine 520
- Captain Christopher Eddy
- T-II Curtis Hooks
- T-I Andrew Denner
- T-I Nicolas Cicero
Valorous Unit Award
Swift Water Boat 507B
- Captain William Sanderson
- Technician II Mike Kleitz
- Technician II Justin Hartling
- Technician II Nat Mathews
Swift Water Boat 517
- Captain Stephanie Clark
- Lieutenant Rob Ardaiolo
- Technician II John Malley
- Technician II Brendon Malone
Engine 523
- Captain Mike Darabond
- Technician II Adam Lienau
- Technician I Isaac Brooks
Truck 523
- Lieutenant Andrew Pagano
- Technician II Jonathan Carter
- Technician I John Peddle
- Technician I Jeremy Lonas
Medic 523
- Lieutenant Robert Dimmel
- Technician II Lauren Linkos
- Technician I Greg Stutzer
Bronze Award for Valor
- Technician I Lee Bergstreser
Prince William Police Department
Investigative Merit Award
- Officer Ivan L. Torres
Hillary Robinette Award
- Master Police Officer Michael LaPlant
- Officer Alfonso Dorado
- Officer Eric Beard
- Officer Patrick Sheehan
- Officer Tyler Reza
- Officer Jesus Alcantara Gonzalez
- Master Police Officer David Clark
- Officer Abigail Martins
- Master Police Officer James Conway
- Public Safety Manager Dawn Locke-Trillhaase
Merit Award for Valor
- Master Police Officer Adam Higgs
- Officer Sean Mushalko
- Officer Justin Price
- Officer Erin Noble
Merit Award for Valor
- Master Police Officer Christopher LeClair
- Officer Albert Richardson
- Officer Thomas Helfers
Merit Award for Valor
Sergeant Brett Tillett
- Officer Samuel Harman
- Officer Thomas Helfers
Merit Award for Valor
- Sergeant Ryan D. Rowland
- Officer Travis L. Hardman
- Officer Nicholas A. Kelly
- Officer Jordanis P. Lozier
- Detective Joshua J. Myers
- Officer Eliann Rivera Diaz
Bronze Award for Valor
- Detective Felipe R. Villalobos
- Officer Brian E. Mundon
- Officer William J. Ward
Bronze Award for Valor
- Officer Daniel C. Huntington
- Officer Patrick L. Fogarty
Silver Award for Valor
- Master Police Officer Victor Cordero
- Master Police Officer Barry Krohn
- Master Police Officer Colleen Grantham
- Sergeant Ian Oakes
- First Sergeant Sarah Rolle
- Detective Helga Thorsdottir
Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center
Merit Award for Valor
- Daniel Sanchez
- Terri Hollar
- Jose Alvarado
- Adina Gurbutwal
- Warleatha Mobley
Prince William Sheriff’s Office
Bronze Award for Valor
- Deputy Kevin Truesdale
Yorkshire Volunteer Fire Department
Merit Award for Valor
- Juan Quintanilla
The United States Marine Corps – Quantico
Bronze Award for Valor
- Corporal Andrea Rosembert
- Corporal Webster Rison
- Corporal Kayde Becerra
Silver Award for Valor
- Corporal Quinn Hurt
Prince William Police Department, City of Manassas Police Department, and City of Manassas Park Police Department
Hillary Robinette Award
Prince William Police Department
- First Sergeant Daniel Crawford
- Sergeant Gary Brunelle
- Sergeant Donna Edelen
- Master Police Officer Jeremy Booth
- Master Police Officer Josh Lane
- Master Police Officer Nicholas Waymire
- Detective Neal Anglin
- Detective Simon Chu
- Detective Joshua Myers
- Detective Walter O’Neal
- Detective Michael Ragan
- Detective Filipe Villalobos
City of Manassas Police Department
- Detective Brittany Alexander
- Detective Josh Aussems
- Detective Patrick Crossey
- Sergeant Ryan Daisey
City of Manassas Park Police Department
- Detective Stephen Oxendine
Prince William Police Department, Fairfax County Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Town of Herndon Police department, Town of Leesburg Police Department, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service, Town of Vienna Police Department and Virginia State Police
Hillary Robinette Award
Prince William Police Department
- Lieutenant Michael J. Headrick
- Lieutenant Matthew J. McCauley
- First Sergeant Brandon N. Haas
- First Sergeant Joseph G. Medawar
- Sergeant Jennifer M. Gudaitis
- Sergeant Caillen B. Smith
- Sergeant Robert S. Surman
- Master Police Officer Matthew D. Andersen
- Master Police Officer Robert A. Battinelli
- Master Police Officer Nicholas J. Colella
- Master Police Officer Eric A. Davis
- Master Police Officer Daniel A. Downey
- Master Police Officer Dennis J. Gill
- Master Police Officer Michelle McAllister
- Master Police Officer Garry L. Mendoza
- Master Police Officer Israel F. Perla
- Master Police Officer Giannina M. Pinedo
- Master Police Officer Tommy Rodriquez
- Master Police Officer Amon Y. Weaver
- Detective Juan P. Antelo
- Detective Matthew E. Cohen
- Detective Darien R. Cupka
- Detective Mario R. Giordani
- Detective Aaron J. Lintz
- Detective Daniel R. Sekely
- Detective Jacob H. Tomb
- Senior Public Safety Analyst Megan O’Neill
Fairfax County Police Department
- Detective Jeffrey Pengelly
- Second Lieutenant Andrew Wright
Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Special Agent Mike Brown
- Special Agent Paul Fisher
- Supervisor Special Agent Peter Jurack
Town of Herndon Police Department
- Detective Sean McManus
Town of Leesburg Police Department
Detective Thomas Allen
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office
Detective Jill Brock
U.S. Marshals Service
Senior Inspector Thomas O’Brien
Town of Vienna Police Department
- Detective Andrew Slebonick
Virginia State Police
- Special Agent Emmanuel Kwaw
These awards are only made possible due to the support of the Chamber’s event Sponsors. Sponsors include Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Youth For Tomorrow, Prince William County Economic Development, John Marshall Bank, NOVEC – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, Elite Shooting Sports, LLC, Capital Caring Health, EIDOS Technologies, LLC, The Prince William Chamber’s Quality of Life Vision Partner Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. and The Prince William Chamber’s Founding Vision Partner Dominion Energy.
The production portion of this event can be viewed here.
The online version of the Commemorative Booklet can be viewed here.
On March 30, 2021 Sonny Lee Collier Jr. died at his Dumfries home following a short battle with cancer. Sonny worked for 31 years in the HVAC industry. He was married to Molly Collier for 46 years. They have 2 children, Jason Collier (daughter in law Amy Collier) and Kari Archer (son in law Chris Archer). They have 5 grandchildren; the love of Sonny’s life – Georgia, Helen, Marie, Cora and Miles.
Sonny “Grandaddy Doh” was blessed to have his children and grandchildren live in the neighborhood and never missed a milestone in their lives. His stories, and all of the memories the kids will have of building forts and dressing grandaddy up will stay with them forever. Every birthday, piano recital, dance recital, cheer competition, and Taekwondo belt test had Grandaddy Doh in the audience.
He is preceded in death by his father Junior Lee Collier, mother Peggy Payne and sister Marilyn Forsyth and is survived by his wife Molly Collier, son Jason Collier, daughter in law Amy Collier, his daughter Kari Archer and son in law Chris Archer, brothers Lee Collier and Terry Collier, sisters Christine Armstrong, Carolyn Johnson, Pauline Collier, Aunt Margaret Collier, cousins (more like brothers) Jerry Garrison, wife Tina, Mike Garrison, Billy Collier and Kathy Woods.
Sonny was a great man who lived his life with strong convictions and an even stronger resolve to see his family happy and successful. Sonny’s life’s goal was to be a father and granddaddy that his family could be proud of. A celebration to acknowledge the achievement of his life’s goal will be held at noon on Monday, April 5, at Mount Paran Cemetery located at Welsh Run Road in Ruckersville, Virginia 22968. Sonny will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
