BCA Board of Directors
The Brownsburg Community Association is under the direction of a Board of Directors, consisting of ten members of the association. Board Members serve 3-year terms and are elected by BCA members at the annual meeting. Three Board Members are elected each year. Officers are elected by the Board of Directors in January.
BCA Board Meetings are held at the New Providence Presbyterian Church
at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
Visitors are welcome to attend.
BCA Board of Directors
Rev Loren Mitchell, Co-President
Loren Tate Mitchell has been serving as pastor of New Providence Presbyterian Church since December of 2020. Loren is the first installed female pastor in New Providence history. She was born and raised in Virginia and delighted to call the Commonwealth home. Loren is a graduate of Hollins University (2006) and Union Presbyterian Seminary (2010). She is entering into her 15th year of ordained ministry. In her spare time, Loren enjoys going for walks in nature and experiencing the view from the front porch. She also spends time reading, writing, and coloring. She loves history, supporting local businesses, and spending quality time with close friends. Loren, along with her husband Michael and their son, Kemper, enjoy playing together, everything from Switch games to Nerf battles. They are so pleased and thankful to make Rockbridge County their home.
Caitie Cyrus, Co-President
Caitie Cyrus moved to Brownsburg from Williamsburg in September 2023. She is originally from Severn, Maryland. She received a B.A. in Biology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an M.S. in Biology from the College of William & Mary. Caitie is an environmental scientist and a botanist who specializes in “agrivoltaics”, which is the practice of combining solar energy projects with pollinator habitat, sheep grazing, or other agricultural techniques. Caitie is also the President of a non-profit called the Flora of Virginia Project, which is dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth’s native flora. She enjoys hiking, gardening, getting to know the Rockbridge County area, and spending time with her partner, Jeff, in her spare time.
Amanda Becerra-Newhall, Vice President
AJ Becerra-Newhall and her husband Jonathan purchased the old Brownsburg school overlooking the town of Brownsburg and are currently remodeling the historic structure into their forever home. AJ has always been a native of Virginia but is new to the Rockbridge area where her husband, Jonathan was born and raised. AJ is a Realtor with Long and Foster, an artist, and enjoys volunteering wherever her services are needed. Alongside her husband, three children and three pups AJ is hoping to make Brownsburg community part of their family and assist in the community needs wherever possible.
Ginger Floyd Beecher, Secretary
Ginger Floyd Beecher and her husband Gregg are excited to be joining the community. She is originally from Georgia and moved to Virginia in 2007. She has two grown sons who also live in Va. She is a retired pediatric nurse practitioner. She still loves to serve others through the community and church. Her hobbies include singing/ playing an upright bass, sewing/ quilting, gardening, cooking, and reading. She is looking forward to serving on the BCA board and meeting everyone!
Gregg Beecher, Treasurer
Gregg and his wife Ginger grew up in Georgia and moved to Virginia in 2007. Lookng to return to a rural lfe they purchased a home near Brownsburg in 2021. Gregg is a retired Industrial Engineer and cyber security specialist working with the Air Force. His hobbies include traveling, working around the house, computer games and going on walks with the dogs. He has previousl served as treasurer for his son's high school crew team and Boy Scouts troop and is looking forward to serving again.
Ed Kirk
Ed and his wife Dawn moved to Brownsburg in 1995 and raised their 2 daughters in this wonderful community. He is a soon-to-be retired aquatic biologist and is looking forward to traveling, woodworking and spending (more) time with the grandchildren. Previously having served on the BCA board at least 2 times, he realizes how special this community is and looks forward to participating as a board member again.
Bill McGough
Bill McGough grew up in the Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) and lived in various locations and internationally in Germany. Bill and his wife Catherine have three adult children, and they enjoy their two grandchildren immensely! Bill retired from a Senior Vice President position at Bayer Corporation several years ago. Bill’s business responsibilities and travel included Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe, as well as North America. This experience opened-up Bill's worldview and he and his family are ecstatic to have settled in this wonderful place and area and want to contribute and give back.
JR Rife
JR Rife has lived in the Brownsburg area most of his life, having multiple generations of family on his mother's side here. He’s in his 31st year of his home improvement/ maintenance company. He is an active member of Asbury Church, with others that value community, having gratitude and love for this amazing village that we are all a part of. He’s so excited for our future together.