President's Cabinet
Dr. Scott Jefferies
Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
- Dr. Jefferies' Bio
Dr. Scott L. Jefferies has more than 23 years of leadership, administrative, and teaching experience. Prior to joining Piedmont Virginia Community College as the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services in April 2023, he served as the Associate Vice President of Finance at Wytheville Community College in Wytheville, VA. Prior to joining Wytheville Community College in November 2021, he was the superintendent for Wythe County Public Schools, serving in this leadership role beginning in July 2018. He previously served as the superintendent for Lexington City Schools in Virginia from 2015-2018. Dr. Jefferies also has experience as an adjunct professor, assistant superintendent, supervisor of secondary schools, high school principal, middle school principal, elementary school principal, high school assistant principal, and secondary math teacher.
Dr. Jefferies has a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Mount Union College; a master's degree in Sports Management/Physical Education from Old Dominion University; an education specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from George Washington University; and received his doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Dr. Leonda Keniston
Vice President of Academic Affairs and
Workforce Development
- Dr. Keniston's Bio
Dr. Keniston was promoted to Vice President for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development in July 2024. She brings a wealth of experience to this new role. She recently served as Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences at the College, a position she held since 2017. She also held progressively responsible roles at two other community colleges. Dr. Keniston was the Director of Institutional Assessment and Planning at Wor-Wic Community College (Maryland) from 2015-2017. From 2005-2015, she served as Associate Dean of Mathematics, Natural, and Health Sciences; Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs; Chair of Humanities and Social Sciences; and Assistant Professor of Sociology at Brightpoint Community College (Virginia). Dr. Keniston earned her PhD in Community College Leadership from Old Dominion University; in addition, she has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Sociology from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Dr. Andrew Renshaw
Vice President of Student Affairs
- Dr. Renshaw's Bio
Dr. Renshaw was promoted to Vice President for Student Affairs in July 2024. He has consistently demonstrated student-centered leadership during his 17-year tenure at PVCC. He recently served as Dean of Student Affairs at the College, a position he held since 2019. He served in other positions, including Dean of Business, Mathematics, and Technologies (interim), Director of Enrollment Management and Off-Campus Programs, and Engineering Program Liaison. Prior to joining PVCC, he was a secondary teacher at the Education Corps (Saito High School Campus). Dr. Renshaw earned his PhD in Education from the University of Virginia; in addition, he has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in Secondary Education from Loyola Marymount University.
Harry Stillerman
Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development
- Mr. Stillerman's Bio
Harry Stillerman is the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) and the Executive Director of the PVCC Educational Foundation. In this capacity, Mr. Stillerman has oversight of the College’s fundraising and development activities, marketing and communications, and grants development and administration. Prior to joining PVCC in 2016, Mr. Stillerman held development and fundraising positions with Guilford Technical Community College, Mitchell Community College, and Foundation for The Carolinas; and worked in retail and small business banking with Branch Banking and Trust and First Citizens Bank. Mr. Stillerman holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and an M.A. in Community College Administration from Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Josh Fitzpatrick
Associate Vice President of Technology Services, CIO
- Mr. Fitzpatrick's Bio
Josh Fitzpatrick has been the Associate Vice President for Technology Services and Chief Information Officer at PVCC since May 2022. He supports the innovative use of technology for all college initiatives and oversees the Technology Services department, including infrastructure and Enterprise support, along with the PVCC technical helpdesk.
He grew up in Louisa County and has over 17 years of supporting the use of technology in public education, having held positions at Louisa County Public Schools, James Madison University, the University of Virginia, and multiple colleges within the Virginia Community College system. Josh has also served as an adjunct instructor within the BMT division at PVCC.
Josh is an alumnus of PVCC, earning his A.S. in Business Administration in 2006. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Old Dominion University in 2008, along with an Information Security M.B.A. from James Madison University in 2018.
Brittany Resmann
Associate Vice President of Institutional Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness
- Ms. Resmann's Bio
Brittany Resmann is PVCC’s Associate Vice President of Institutional Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness, a position she has held since October 2021. Her duties include leading institutional research, strategic planning, assessment, institutional effectiveness, and serving as the SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison. Ms. Resmann came to PVCC after 10 years in Institutional Effectiveness and Research at Seminole State College of Florida. At Seminole State, she provided leadership and support across the institution in accreditation, assessment, planning, and data-driven decision making.
In addition to her experience in Institutional Research, she has over 10 years of community college teaching experience as an adjunct faculty member. Ms. Resmann holds a BA in History and Political Science and an MA in Political Science from the University of Central Florida.
Kim Van Savage
Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
- Ms. Van Savage's Bio
Kim Van Savage joined PVCC in November 2023. Ms. Van Savage is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Human Resources Management. Prior to joining Piedmont Virginia Community College as the Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), she served as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Harvard University. In addition to her many leadership roles at Harvard, Ms. Van Savage has also served as a consultant, director of finance and administration, and business manager.
Ms. Van Savage holds bachelor's degrees in both Political Science and Psychology from Swarthmore College; a master's degree in Management from Antioch University; and professional certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).