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Mayor Timothy Taylor

Tim Taylor

Elected: July 2004 (Council), July 2008 (Mayor)

Term Expires:  June 30, 2012

Address:  144 High Street, Strasburg, VA 22657

Phone:  (540) 465-9673

Email:  mayor@strasburgva.com

Mayor Taylor completed his undergraduate degree at James Madison University and holds a Masters degree in Information Technology Leadership from George Washington University.  He is currently employed as the Instructional Technology Supervisor for Shenandoah County Public Schools.  He and his wife, Rhonda, have two daughters.  He enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his family.  Crumb pie is a favorite food!

 Council Member Robert Baker

Robert Baker

 Elected: July 2008 (Council)

Term Expires:  June 30, 2012

Address:  211 High Street, Strasburg, VA 22657

Phone:  (540) 465-4390

Email:  baker@strasburgva.com

Council Member Baker completed undergraduate work at Princeton University and graduate work at George Washington University Law School.  He is a semi-retired attorney, having practiced in Washington, D.C.   

 Council Member Don Le Vine

Don Le Vine

Elected: July 2006 (Council)

Term Expires:  June 30, 2014

Address:  441 Stover Avenue, Strasburg, VA 22657

Phone:  (540) 465-5806

Email:  don143@strasburgva.com

Council Member Le Vine is currently employed by Booz Allen Hamilton.  He has a Ph.D in Theoretical Physics.  He and his wife, Lana, enjoy working in their yard which is home to a "Welcome to Strasburg" sign.

Council Member Sarah Mauck

Sarah Mauck

Elected: July 2006 (Council)

Term Expires:  June 30, 2014

Address:  886 East King Street, Strasburg, VA 22657

Phone:  (540) 325-6476

Email:  mauck@strasburgva.com

A 1970 graduate of Strasburg High School, Council Member Mauck attended Pennsylvania State University and received a Business Management Certificate from Lord Fairfax Community College.  She is currently employed by Six Star Catering in Winchester and enjoys hiking, reading, and researching local history.  Her volunteer work includes watching her two grandsons.  In answer to her favorite food, Council Member Mauck said she likes EVERYTHING!

Council Member Rich Orndorff, Jr.

Rich OrndorffElected:  July 1, 2010

Term Expires:  June 30, 2012

Address:  PO Box 164, Strasburg, VA 22657

Phone:  (540) 335-4177

Email:  orndorff@strasburgva.com

As a 1982 graduate of Strasburg High School, Council Member Ordorff began his public service to the Town of Strasburg by serving on the Council from 1990 - 2000 and as Mayor from 2000 - 2003.  He is currently employed as the General Manager of the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Strasburg.  He serves as the President of the Strasburg Chamber of Commerce.  He has two daughters, Madison and Kendall, and lists seafood, Chinese, and Italian foods as his favorites.

Council Member Richard Redmon

Rick Redmon

Elected: July 2008 (Council)

Term Expires:  June 30, 2012

Address:  327 High Street, Strasburg, VA 22657

Phone:  (540) 465-8361

Email:  redmon@strasburgva.com

A graduate of Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, MD, Council Member Redmon is a Certified Massage Therapist, having graduated from the SVSTM in April, 2009.  Mr. Redmon enjoys listening to books on tape and walking with his dog, Cooper.  He and his wife, Mary, have two grown daughters.  He thinks Chinese or Mexican foods are best!

Council Member Justin Ritenour

Justin Ritenour

Elected: July 2008 (Council)

Term Expires:  June 30, 2012

Address:  267 W. Queen Street, Strasburg, VA 22657

Phone:  (540) 465-8176

Email:  ritenour@strasburgva.com

Council Member Ritenour graduated from Strasburg High School, class of 2007, and is currently a student at Lord Fairfax Community College.  He is self-employed, having started his business, Annual Home and Garden Co., in 2008.  In his spare time, Council Member Ritenour enjoys playing golf and flying.  Italian and Irish foods are among his favorites. 

Council Member Scott Terndrup

Scott Terndrup

Elected: July 2006 (Council)

Term Expires:  June 30, 2014

Address:  247 South Fort Street, Strasburg, VA 22657

Phone:  (540) 465-4026

Email:  terndrup@strasburgva.com

Council Member Terndrup earned a Master's Degree in Administration from Virginia Tech and currently is employed as a teacher for the City of Winchester Public Schools.  He enjoys doing volunteer work with the Strasburg United Methodist Church.  He and his wife, Eunice, have three grown children.  His wife's cooking is his favorite! 

Council Member Michael Whittle

Mike Whittle

Elected: July 2006 (Council);October 2009 (appointed Vice Mayor)

Term Expires:  June 30, 2014

Address:  187 High Street, Strasburg, VA 22657

Phone:  (540) 465-3453

Email:  whittle@strasburgva.com

Council Member Whittle graduated from Strasburg High School in 1988.  He received his B.S. degree from Bridgewater College in 1992 and is currently employed by Kohl's.  Mr. Whittle volunteers with the Strasburg Heritage Association and enjoys eating seafood.