Cheryl Klock McNeill comes to the Board with 20 years of political, business and non-profit management, executive leadership and public relations experience. Cheryl has coordinated major fundraising efforts, led the advance work and, in many cases, been a strategic partner for major presidential candidates, numerous congressional and statewide candidates and state and local organizations throughout the country. She has sat, and currently sits, on numerous non-profit boards in various capacities. Cheryl has received several awards for her many leadership roles and achievements, has had her work published and considered a “Rising Star” in her field. Cheryl has also successfully run her own campaign and was elected to public office in her own right.
Cheryl is also no stranger to the corporate world. She served as one of 3 managing members for Mills Associates, LLC., a company that oversees a $110 million professional office building next to the White House in Washington, D.C. Cheryl successfully helped facilitate and guide the company through a major corporate and financial restructuring, which had not been done since the 1960s. Cheryl also runs a successful manufacturing company whose work has been recognized by industry leaders and published in the book, “Art Glass Today”.
Whether it is through her philanthropic endeavors or volunteering, Cheryl has made a point to reach out and assist those in need. With her professional expertise, compassion, drive and desire to see children succeed in their academic lives, she is a perfect fit for VCA.