Department of Social Services Board

Members

Member Address Contact Information Term Expires
Candace Berry 55 Lost Creek Lane
Buena Vista, Virginia 24416		 (540) 462-7931 7/31/2020
Torben Pedersen 821 Falling Spring Road
Glasgow, Virginia 24555		 (540) 460-2767 4/30/2023
Michelle Watkins
 90 Buckland Drive
Lexington, Virginia 24450		 (520) 991-3490 3/31/2023

Meetings


  • Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 3 p.m.
  • Rockbridge County Administrative Office Building
    Board Meeting Room, 1st Floor
    150 South Main Street
    Lexington, Virginia 24450

About the Board


This Board oversees the local office of the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). Social Services is a state supervised and locally administered system that administers programs designed to help Virginia's most vulnerable citizens find permanent solutions to life's many challenges and promote the well-being of citizens through the delivery of essential services and benefits such as Medicad. Members serve four-year terms.

Appointments


  • Appointed by the Board of Supervisors
  • Limit of two consecutive terms and eligible for reappointment after a one year intervene
  • Three members from Rockbridge County