Spencer McElroy

Executive Director

​Spencer has served as Lime Kiln Theater's Executive Director since its rebirth in 2013 and is a 2009 graduate in Physics from Washington and Lee University. He has been active in the music business as a promoter since his early days in college, co-founding Elysian Fields Music Festival in 2008. Along with his work in the music business, Spencer is active in real estate development in Lexington and serves on the Advisory Board for a shipping company in Houston. Above all, Spencer enjoys playing guitar, and is occasionally a special guest at Lime Kiln shows.

Becky Almy

Assistant Director & Events Coordinator

Becky learned about Lime Kiln Theater before moving to the area in 2014 and was inspired by the energy and enthusiasm of the theater's rebirth. She spent her first summer in Rockbridge County as a FOLK, joined the Lime Kiln board the following year, and is now a full-time member of the theater's staff. Her passion for live music, good times, and the great outdoors, combined with her attention to detail and organizational geekiness, make her "work" at Lime Kiln feel more like a dream job. When she isn't at Lime Kiln, Becky keeps busy homeschooling her two kids, managing her family's vacation rental, and working on her homestead.

Brian Dearing

President
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Brian serves as the President of Lime Kiln Theater. He has over 20 years experience providing leadership and consistent direction in fast-growing, quick-reaction business environments. His sharp focus on market share, profitability, and operations have brought significant growth and improved strategic position to every organization with which he has been associated, and he applies that experience to Lime Kiln Theater. Brian’s consistent efforts in growing market share, in both existing and new markets, help guide Lime Kiln Theater to continued growth and stability.

Mike Stolarz

Vice President

​Mike served as the President of Lime Kiln during the first three years of our revival; he has now taken on the role of Vice President, with a focus on operations and site improvements. He continues to enjoy being part of the team that brought the theater back to life. Mike and his family have lived in Lexington for the past 20 years. He enjoys the outdoors, sailing, and playing music with Virginia's own Scuffletown. Mike serves as Director at Dynovis Inc. and enjoys applying those skills to the betterment of Lime Kiln and our community.

Natalie Garvis

Treasurer

Natalie has volunteered with many local not-for-profit agencies in Rockbridge County and served as coach /organizer for youth sports including tennis and lacrosse. Besides golf, Lime Kiln is Natalie’s favorite summer get-away in Lexington. She is currently the Associate Controller at Washington and Lee University. 

Stephanie RiCharde

Secretary

Stephanie is a native of Lexington and a second-generation Lime Kiln board member, who has been volunteering at Lime Kiln since she was 7 years old. She manages an art gallery in downtown Lexington and is an adjunct professor of psychology at Virginia Military Institute. Stephanie has been serving on the board and as Lime Kiln's volunteer coordinator since November 2015.

Chuck Barger

Board Member

Chuck is a native of Rockbridge County and has been president of Charles W. Barger and Son since 1984. He has served on many for-profit and non-profit boards in the Rockbridge area, garnering a multitude of awards and honors. He is currently the Chair of Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance Aggregate Producers and Chair of the Rockbridge Tourism Corridor Board.

Jeremy Franklin

Board Member

​Jeremy is the general manager of WLUR and sports broadcasting at Washington and Lee. A 2004 W&L graduate, he is the lead play-by-play announcer for W&L sports and the host of several music programs on WLUR; he's also been a freelance writer for The News-Gazette since 2007. Jeremy joined the Lime Kiln board in November 2015.

Gene McCabe

Board Member

​Gene is starting his 12th season as the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Washington and Lee University. He was also recently appointed as the president of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA). Additionally, Gene is the sole proprietor of Play Great Lacrosse LLC, a lacrosse camp company primarily operating in Lexington, VA.

Meredith Warfield

Board Member

​Meredith joined the Lime Kiln board at the end of 2017. Before moving to the area in 2016, she graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Communications. Meredith is passionate about live music, the outdoors and her dogs. She works at Lexington City Hall.

Audrey Moore

Board Member

​Audrey joined the board in the summer of 2018. A former Lime Kiln volunteer, she now serves as Volunteer Coordinator, overseeing our committed crew of FOLKs for each show.

Tom Capito

Board Member

​Tom was born in Lexington but lived most of his life in New Jersey. He and his wife Holly moved back home 10 years ago. Tom works in ITS at Washington and Lee and sells real estate for J.F. Brown Real Estate. As a lover of the outdoors and live music, Lime Kiln is a special place for him. A longtime volunteer firefighter and EMT, Tom joined the board in January 2019 and looks forward to his continued involvement with Lime Kiln.
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